"How do you know someone is running a marathon?" "Don't worry. They'll tell you." But there are other ways people will know you're about to run a marathon. For many of you, that marathon is the Twin Cities Marathon this Sunday, October 9th! Here are some ways I can tell that you're about to conquer TCM 2016! 1. Your want to eat ALL the things. Taper hunger is real! 2. You are Continue Reading
Five Non-Running Things to do in the Minneapolis Area This Fall!
My Friday Five Favorites are almost always running related. But with Big Cottonwood less than a week ago, I'm taking a little breather from running. How about some non-running activities for fall? October is probably my favorite month ever; I mean, it includes my birthday and our wedding anniversary. It also includes Halloween, bonfires, and fall marathons...Oh wait, back to running again! But Continue Reading
Friday Five Favorites: My Five Favorite Marathons…so far!
Every marathon is special in its own way. I have fond memories of all of them, from the tiny Marathon-to-Marathon in Iowa to the world-renowned Berlin Marathon! As corny as it is, each marathon was an important part of my running journey. I could write a post about what I loved about each and every one, even the ones that were really hot or where I had a disappointing personal performance. With Continue Reading
Weekly Recap & Cheering for the Twin Cities Marathon 2015
Welcome to October, my favorite month of the year! October represents so many wonderful things to me- my birthday, our wedding anniversary, marathons (especially the Twin Cities Marathon!), fantastic running weather, all things fall- pumpkins, apple picking, (#sobasic)- I could go on and on about all the reasons I love October. It's seriously my favorite month and it's off to a great start so far. Continue Reading