Ever since I broke my ankle running on the ice in March of 2008, I have become an avid user of the YakTrax. I have trained for many spring marathons with these sexy accessories. The YakTrax aren't perfect. You could definitely still slip and break an ankle, but they do provide a good amount of traction. Unfortunately though, I have had some bad luck with my YakTrax; they always Continue Reading
Fit Fanatic: The McMillan Running Calculator
By Cool J in MinneapolisIn my post on the Securian Winter Run, I mentioned the McMillan Running Calculatorhttp://www.mcmillanrunning.comAfter that post, we received a nice message via facebook from a reader. (FYI, be sure to "like" The Right Fits on Facebook, and we welcome comments and messages!) The reader asked us about this calculator and whether we feel that it's accurate.The McMillan running Continue Reading
Featured Fit: 27 No-Equipment Exercises for Home
By: LL in KCAs a follow up to my recent post about 15 Minutes to Great Abs, I wanted to share a few other exercises that I came across through Fitbie on MSN.com.With the cold setting in recently, I have not been brave enough to run outside (negative temps - hell no!). So, I have been taking full advantage of our new elliptical. (Read about my search for the right elliptical here.) But an Continue Reading
Fits Do Race Reviews: Securian Winter Run
By Cool J in MinneapolisThis morning I ran the Securian Winter Run, formerly known as the "Frozen Half." Well, let's be honest, a lot of us still call it the frozen half!In my "Fits Do Future Race Reviews post from a few months ago, I did publicly state that I was going to run this race, and I did register a few months ago. I hate to register for a race and not run it, but as the race Continue Reading
Functional Fit: Running at the Metrodome
By Cool J in MinneapolisTired of the treadmill? Too cold to run outside? I have just the thing for you....Dome Running!Dome running? What's dome running?I honestly did not know what dome running was myself until I joined the Calhoun Beach Running Club. In fact, I made it through my first year training with the club still not experiencing this elusive "dome running." When I heard Continue Reading
Fits Do Fitness Class Reviews: BODYPUMP at the YMCA
By Cool J in MinneapolisMonday: Ran on treadmillTuesday: Ran outside in the AMWednesday: Ran outside in the AM, kettlebell class at Balance Fitness (did you miss my recent recap on this class? Check it out HEREThursday: Ran in the AMFriday: COMPLETE rest day! Yay!Saturday: 13.5 miles @ 35 degrees. Awesome!Sunday: Treadmill + BODYPUMPBODYPUMP? That’s new to the weekly recap, isn’t it Jess?Why, Continue Reading
Featured Fit: 15-Minutes to Great Abs
By: LLI am always looking for ways to maximize my workout without adding any additional time. Trust me, my 4:45 a.m. workouts are time limited, meaning I will not get up any earlier to get in a longer workout. It just isn't happening when it is dark and cold outside. Sometimes it can be a struggle to get in a full hour of cardio along with a toning workout. So imagine my excitement when I came Continue Reading