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Fitting Debates: Skiing vs. Snowboarding

March 7, 2013 By Jessie Benson Leave a Comment

By Laurie (in KC) So which is a better workout...snowboarding or skiing?? I'm sure there are many of you on each side of the debate! Last week, Jess pondered on Facebook whether skiing or snowboarding burned more calories. On our most recent trip to Big Sky, this was also a topic of discussion. Both Jess and her husband snowboard, while my husband and I ski. We were on opposite sides of the Continue Reading

Fresh New Fit: Snowmobiling in Yellowstone National Park

March 4, 2013 By Jessie Benson Leave a Comment

Hello readers, we're back! Laurie and I both returned to our respective cities today (Kansas City and Minneapolis) after a wonderful ski trip in Big Sky, Montana. We had three days of skiing (snowboarding for Dusters and me, skiing for LL and her husband) on the mountain, split up by a day touring Yellowstone National Park via snowmobile. Back to the snowmobile tour. In the winter, regular cars Continue Reading

Fresh, New Fit: A Full Day On The Slopes!

March 2, 2013 By Jessie Benson Leave a Comment

Hello from Big Sky! LL and I had a full day on the mountain, ending of course with a beer/après ski! Continue Reading

Fits on the Road- Big Sky, Montana

March 1, 2013 By Jessie Benson Leave a Comment

By Cool J in MinneapolisSorry readers for the lack of posts since Sunday. LL and I are hitting the slopes in Big Sky, Montana, but stay tuned to hear about the adventures of LL and Cool J as we reunite on the mountain! Continue Reading

Featured Fit: Rent the Runway!

February 24, 2013 By Jessie Benson Leave a Comment

By Cool J in MinneapolisHave you heard of Rent the Runway?Rent the Runway is the premier online destination for access to your dream closet. With a revolving roster of over 160 top designers of the season's hottest dresses and accessories, Rent the Runway is designer fashion delivered to your doorstep for all of life's occasions for just a fraction of the price!      Continue Reading

Failed Fit: When You Gotta Go, You Gotta Go….

February 23, 2013 By Jessie Benson Leave a Comment

  OMG, where is the nearest  bathroom? I need it now!  Do you think that bush/tree/garbage can is big enough to hide me?  What makes better toilet paper- a sock or a leaf? If you have ever had to ask yourself these questions…rest assured, you are not alone.  In fact, maybe this is a sign that you are a TRUE runner.   Nearly pooped your pants on a run? Badge of honor. Have you ever Continue Reading

Fundamental Fit: Shoveling Snow

February 22, 2013 By Jessie Benson Leave a Comment

By LL (in Kansas City)I know when I say this, all of you who live farther north in the Midwest are rolling your eyes. My Minnesota and Wisconsin friends and family are wondering what happened to this Wisconsin girl. But, yesterday's KC snowstorm was horrible - over 10 inches of snow in less than 4 hours!For a town that hasn't seen double digit snow falls in almost 2 decades (and a girl who hasn't Continue Reading

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