By: LLAs I previewed here, I ran the Chicago 1/2 Marathon for the 4th time this past weekend. I ran with my two sisters - E and CJ. E was running for a PR under 2 hours and CJ was running to finish her first half. I ran to accompany CJ on her first race. Here is our compiled review of the race.The expo was held on Navy Pier - a great tourist attraction, but not so much for the expo. Car and Continue Reading
Fresh New Fit: Luminous Yoga!
By JessOn Monday, I got in my run in the early morning. I was excited to have my evening open, to enjoy the great weather in a different way than just running. My friend Meggan had invited me to join her at Luminous Yoga's "Savasana at Sunset" on Lake Calhoun.This hour-long outdoor class is held at the southwest end of Lake Calhoun, on the flat, grassy area where Washburn Avenue meets the Continue Reading
Fits Do Race Reviews: “Get Ready to Rock 20 Mile”
By JessieYesterday was the "Get Ready to Rock 20 Mile" race in White Bear Lake.(Is it really a "race" if it's 20 miles long? I'll call it a supported long run!)Website: http://www.finalstretch.com/running-events/get-ready-to-rock/info/The event also includes a 5k and 10k, and deems itself the "ideal training race for the Twin Cities Marathon or 10 mile." The timing is quite perfect, as it's 4 Continue Reading
Fits Do Race (P)Reviews: Chicago Half Marathon
By: LLI'm heading out Saturday morning for Chicago to run the Chicago Half Marathon with two of my sisters, CJ and E. This will be my 4th time running this half with E and am very excited to accompany CJ throughout her first half.As far as half marathons go, it would appear that this must be my favorite course since I continue to come back to it - since 2004! However, as I remember it, the Continue Reading
Fits on the Road: Gordon, Wisconsin
By Cool JI posted "here" about last weekend's long run, which was completed earlier than usual on Saturday morning. Just like my running friends that morning, Dusters and I also hit the road right after the run for a relaxing weekend at the cabin. Definitely wore the compression socks on the drive!This girl LOVES the cabin more than anything... Since my long run was DONE (yay!) Continue Reading
Creating Fits: Bib & Medal Holder
Previously, I posted about creating fits to display your fits. I showed the wooden medal display that my father made each of his road racing daughters. Don't get me wrong, I love the display that I have, but I was excited to come across this display through Etsy. It has two pieces - Race Bibs and Running Medals. I have already shared the concept with my dad, but wanted to share this will other Continue Reading
Fit Fanatic: Renegade Long Run
By Cool JOur training schedule called for 18-20 miles today. After last week's solo & challenging 19 miler, and with next week's 20 mile race on the horizon (The Ready to Rock 20 Miler in White Bear Lake), I decided that 18 miles was plenty for me this week.Luckily, my friend Meggan agreed. She and her boyfriend Andy needed to hit the road for the cabin today, so she suggested meeting at 6 am Continue Reading