Jess in MinneapolisLast Wednesday, I had planned to have a cross training day by taking a kettlebell class at Balance Fitness. However, when my friend contacted me to let me know that she had signed up for the Surly Furious Five Miler that evening, but she now had a conflict, I couldn’t let her spot in the small 50-person-event go to waste. So I did what any good running friend would do, and Continue Reading
Fits Do Race Reviews: Madison Mini-Marathon
By Jess in MinneapolisI ran the Madison Mini-Marathon yesterday, August 17, 2013.Dustin and I were actually in Madison for my cousin's wedding, so it worked out perfectly that we could run this race as our long run Saturday morning. Two of my sisters ran it as well, though no LL this year (although she did a great job cheering for us from the sidelines!)This was the fifth year of this Continue Reading
Fits Do Product Reviews/Friday’s Favorite Fit: Lululemon’s Bitty Bracer Bra
By Jess in MinneapolisMen if you're reading, be forewarned. This post mentions boobs!I have struggled in the past to find the perfect sports bra- one that I can wear for 20+ mile runs, with no chafing, with no soreness....I usually have really good luck with the Moving Comfort Serena bra, but I was willing to see what else is out there.This week I splurged on the Lululemon Bitty Bracer. A friend Continue Reading
Fits on the Road: Another Cabin Weekend!
By Jess in MinneapolisI'm back from another long weekend at the cabin. These Fits on the Road At The Cabin posts are all pretty similar, I apologize. But this trip was different for a special reason: this time, we were joined by Dustin's mom and stepdad, as well as his brother, wife, and two nephews. His brother has been living in Tokyo, Japan for nearly fifteen years. He met his wife there, Continue Reading
Failed Fits: The Top Ten Things Runners Need to Stop Posting About on Facebook
By Jess in MinneapolisIf you’re friends with me on Facebook, you know that I have a tendency to post a lot about working out. In fact, I’d say 90% of my posts are about working out in some form or fashion. My incessant posting has led to some negative feedback in the past, particularly from family or friends who are honest enough to tell me when enough is enough!I’ve definitely been cutting Continue Reading
Fits Do Race Reviews: The Electric Run KC
By LL in KCLast Friday, my husband and I ran the Electric Run KC. It was the first time I had done a night race and I was super pumped about my gear (particularly my LED green afro)! However, I wondered how the actual race would be since I had heard mixed reviews about it from friends who had run the race in other cities. But Vanessa Hudgens had raved about it, so it had to be good right?The Continue Reading
Friday Fav Fit: Electric Run (Preview)
By LL in KCTonight is the Electric Run in KC, well actually in Bonner Springs, KS, but close enough to be called the KC Electric Run.My husband and I are running the race with some of our friends on a team and have been carefully planning our attire. Here is a peek at what I will be wearing:Yes, that is an LED wig, along with glow in the dark shades and flashing LED bracelets. Still, with all this Continue Reading