By JessWow...where was this AWESOME picture taken? Read on to find out!After hosting a post-marathon potluck last night for my run club girlfriends (read about it HERE), we were up bright and early to drive to Mankato to cheer for the marathoners at the Mankato Marathon.After a quick stop for some extra large coffees at Starbucks (the potluck went a little late, and we were all tired), Continue Reading
Fits Do Fitness Class Reviews: Real Ryder Class at Corepower Yoga
By JessWhile LL was reminiscing of Halloween costumes of the past last night (isn't she a cute She-ra?), I was sweating my booty off at a Corepower "Real Ryder" class with my one of run club friends.{yes, I was there a little early!}I was briefly introduced to this class during my Corepower bootcamp last January (read about it here!) But this time, I endured the full 45 minute class, and Continue Reading
Fitting Debate: When to Start Running Again Post-Marathon
Many of you (and I) are now in "post-marathon" recovery mode. What does that mean? When can we run again? Well, like always, we're all aware that I am by no means an expert! You are the best judge of when you feel ready to run, (or maybe your doctor!) But I do have a little experience with this whole marathon thing, and I do hang out with a lot of runners, and we do end up talking a lot about Continue Reading
Fits Do Race Reviews: Steamtown Marathon in Scranton, PA
Marathon #13 complete, state #11 (only 39 states to go...) On Sunday, October 7, I ran the Steamtown Marathon in Scranton, PA. With a cap of 3,000 runners, it was mid-sized race, but full-sized fun! Only about 1900 runners actually finished the race (many dropped out ahead of time, and many didn't show- perhaps the forecast of rain? Come on runners, toughen up!) We flew into town on Friday, Continue Reading
Fits Do Race Reviews: Maple Leaf Half Marathon
By: LLAs I talked about here, I recently completed the Maple Leaf Half Marathon in La Crosse, Wis. This race coincided with the city's annual Oktoberfest, which was the perfect reward for a long run.{SWAG - cotton tee}The race started at Riverside Park, which is the city's park that runs along the Mississippi River. The park was cold and empty even up until 20 minutes before the race. They Continue Reading
Failed Fit: The Day Before the Marathon
Personally, I love training for a marathon. I love our Friday night routine of a catching up on the TiVo with some Punch Pizza. I love the Saturday long run. I love the occasional post long-run brunch. I love the weekly workouts. I love picking out our next marathon location; I love finding a new state where we will explore 26.2 miles of the best it has to offer. And the actual marathon? I love Continue Reading
Fit Fanatic: The Carbo-Load!
By JessMost of you have probably heard the term "carbo-loading". Even if you're not a runner, perhaps a runner friend of yours has mentioned it, as they scarf down a plate of fettuccine! Or, if you've done a full marathon or a half, there might have been a pasta feed the night before. This tradition is quite common, but is there science behind the pasta pig down!!?? I turned to the Continue Reading