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Fits Do Race Reviews: The 2025 Amsterdam Marathon

November 1, 2025 By Jessie Benson 11 Comments

Hello! Remember me? I know, I haven’t blogged since my 48th marathon, the Dingle Ireland marathon on September 6th.  I don't know why I fell off of blogging; I'm still very active on Instagram and Strava though, so please follow me there so we can stay connected! Six weeks after the Dingle marathon, I completed my 49th full marathon, the Amsterdam marathon! This is my recap of that Continue Reading

Fits Do Race Reviews: The 2025 Dingle Marathon

September 13, 2025 By Jessie Benson 22 Comments

Last Saturday, September 6, I ran my 48th full marathon, the Dingle marathon in Dingle, Ireland along the Atlantic coastline. Dustin and I flew into Kerry from London (Luton airport) on Friday; it was our first time flying RyanAir (a discount Irish airline) and our first time flying out of Luton instead of Heathrow, but it was actually pretty easy. From Hampstead, we took the overground to the Continue Reading

Weekly Recap: Nearly time for the Dingle Marathon & a Trip to Minneapolis, USA

August 30, 2025 By Jessie Benson 26 Comments

Buckle up, this is a long one. Skim away! :) I just want to ensure I document this week as it was a bit monumental to me. And be forewarned, it ends with a political rant. Monday. 6.9 miles easy, with 8x20 sec strides at the endPersonal training at Nordic Balance over lunch, upper body focused session. Tuesday: Rest from running, personal training at Nordic Balance over lunch, lower body Continue Reading

Four Weeks Until the Dingle, Ireland Marathon

August 17, 2025 By Jessie Benson 18 Comments

Isn't Hampstead pretty? I took the above pic on my walk home from pilates this week. Last big week of training- done! Time to taper before the race on September 6. Kind of sad that this means summer is nearly over.... Here's how things went in training for my 48th marathon in Dingle, Ireland and life in London! Monday: WFH day, so I ran a bit later in the morning, what a treat. It was Continue Reading

Weekly Recap: 5 Weeks Until the Dingle Marathon

August 10, 2025 By Jessie Benson 15 Comments

Hiya mates! :) Just popping in with my regular weekly recap of training for the Dingle Marathon and life in London! We're five weeks out now from marathon 48! This was a big week...here's how it all went down: Monday: 7 easy miles before work, about 30 minutes of strength and core at home after work. Tuesday: 3x2 miles at slightly below marathon pace, 4 min jog in between. 10 miles Continue Reading

Weekly Recap: 7 and 6 Weeks Until the Dingle Marathon

August 3, 2025 By Jessie Benson 23 Comments

Hello fitness friends! Here's my recap, as usual, of training for my next marathon, which is the Dingle, Ireland marathon September 6th. I somehow got a week behind, so here's a recap of 7 and 6 weeks out! 7 Weeks Until the Dingle Marathon!Monday: 7 solo miles before work, physio at Purus over lunch (to stay on top of the ankle tendonitis.)Tuesday: 4x12 minutes at marathon pace with 4 Continue Reading

8 Weeks Until the Dingle Marathon

July 26, 2025 By Jessie Benson 13 Comments

Hello, hello! I am here with my weekly recap of training for my 48th marathon in Dingle, Ireland...and recapping life as an American in London! Here's how the week went: Monday: 8 mile solo morning run before work. Tuesday: 8 miles with 4x6 minutes hard (1 min jog in between.) Hello to King Charles! Personal training at Nordic Balance over lunch, Heartcore pilates (after work with Continue Reading

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