By Cool JThis was a big running week for me, though for no apparent reason. It just worked out that I was able to meet up with friends multiple times, and ended up running every weekday.Weekly Fitness Recap:Monday: Veteran’s Day! Ran 5.75 snowy/cold miles with Abby. Then “strength training” at Vertical Endeavors (Read my review HERE)Tuesday: Ran 5.9 early morning miles with Continue Reading
Fits Do Race (P)Reviews: Wedel Turkey Trot
By: LLLet me take you back for a moment - back five years ago to a time when gas was still $3.00/gallon and these two fitting sisters were still "way dull." It was a cold, icy Thanksgiving morning as six brave souls headed out for the first Wedel Turkey Trot 5k.The shirts were cotton long sleeves featuring a design made by CJ (far right). There were not any race bibs and the entire course was Continue Reading
Fresh New Fit: Indoor Rock Climbing at Vertical Endeavors
By JessieI mentioned a few weeks ago (in this POST) that Dustin has been trying to get me to join him at Vertical Endeavors. He purchased a year membership there, and has been going a couple times a week. He says that it's a great workout...so, for the benefit of the Right Fits I joined him yesterday.Yesterday, we both had the day off for Veteran's Day. Since the climbing gym wouldn't Continue Reading
Fresh New Fit: Your First Yoga Class
By JessieI'm definitely a fan of yoga, and I truly believe in its benefits, particularly for runners. But if you have never taken a class, you may be reluctant to start. I totally understand that yoga can be a bit intimating to newbies; and then the actual experience of your first class can be a bit confusing. What the heck is namaste? What is ujjayi breathing?In the Twin Cities area, most yoga Continue Reading
Fit Fanatic: GET FASTER!
By JessieI read a lot of runner blogs. In fact, here are a few of my favorites. **Congrats to Ali on the Run, who just went sub-4 for the first time in a big way! Hers is probably one of my favorite blogs.http://www.aliontherunblog.com/http://www.hungryrunnergirl.com/http://sarahoual.com/So, I follow a lot of runner blogs. I hang out with a lot of runner friends. Runners are all around Continue Reading
Fits Do Halloween: Go for the Gold!
By JessLike LL, I love the creativity and imagination that is prominently displayed on Halloween. I'm always amazed at what some people come up with, and this year was definitely not a disappointment.I had planned the D-man and my costumes a few weeks ago, and ours was a 2012 Olympic theme. It seemed timely- the Olympics only happen once every four years, right? So, I went as the Continue Reading
(Future) Fits Do Race Reviews
By JessThose of you who know me, know that I'm a planner. I like to have everything sorted out on an agenda. And this includes planning out my future runs as well!Here's what I have on the calendar for the remainder of 2012 and 2013. I'm sure plans could change, and maybe additional races will be added, but these are the ones I have marked on my planner.November:5th Annual Family Turkey Continue Reading