I have a guest post for you from my oldest sister Cresta. She ran cross country in high school, but took time away from it for medical school, three daughters, and then a fellowship in maternal fetal medicine. It was within the past 3-4 years that she came back to running and has accomplished quite a bit in that short time. She finished two full marathons and now, her first ULTRA-marathon, a 50k! Continue Reading
Minnesuing Acres Women’s Running Retreat Recap: Part 1
I had a great experience at the Minnesuing Acres Women's Running Retreat that I attended last weekend. I had never attended a running retreat, but I definitely will be doing more in the future if I can! My sister Erin and I registered for the day camp only, which was $295. The full weekend camp (Friday through Sunday) was $745. The full weekend option included your stay at the beautiful Continue Reading
Fits Do Race Reviews: The Night Light Trail Run 10k
Last Friday night, I ran the Night Light Trail Run 10k at Battle Creek Park in St. Paul. There was a half-marathon and a 5k in addition to the 10k. You might remember when I ran this race last year, two of my friends got engaged (read all about it here!) They actually met at the same trail run the year before the engagement. This year, part of their wedding weekend festivities included the same Continue Reading
Fits Do Race Reviews: The Imogene Pass Run
Last Saturday, I “ran” the Imogene Pass Run and it was intense. I put the word “ran” in quotations because no one except the elite runners at this race actually run the whole thing. The majority of participants hike a significant portion of this run. The Imogene Pass Run is a 17.1 mile race from Ouray, CO to Telluride, CO over the Imogene Pass. It climbs from 7,700 feet at the start line in Continue Reading
Training for the Anthem Richmond Marathon
Another week of marathon training in the books. Lots of running this week...and lots of cabin time! Monday: Easy 5 miles in the morning with a few run club friends Tuesday: Easy 5 miles in the morning with Matilda the vizsla, then the Endless Summer Trail Run at Hyland Park. This was a 7 mile trail race (which ended up being more like 7.5 miles- trail races are always “approximate!”). I did Continue Reading
Guest Fits: A Very Special Race Review of the Night Light Trail Run…with an Engagement!
Hi everyone- happy Monday! I have a special story to share with you...one that combines two awesome things: running and love.This story comes from my friend Mike (previous guest post HERE)This story will also serve as my "race recap" from the Night Light Trail Race this past Friday, October 10th. Enjoy! At the end of a different trail race- the Salomon Autumn Trail Continue Reading
Fits Do Race Reviews: Hyland 7 Miler: The Endless Summer Trail Run Series
Last Tuesday night, I ran the last trail run of the Endless Summer Trail Run Series (not so endless after all, eh?) This summer, I ran the French 5k and the Lebanon Jensen 10k. I missed the Lebanon Schulze 7 mile, and now did the Hyland 7 miler this week. I wish I would have been able to participate in all 4 of the races in the series, but 3 out of 4 isn't bad. At each race, you get a Continue Reading