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Fits Do Race Reviews: The Brookings Marathon

May 25, 2019 By Jessie Benson 12 Comments

On May 11, 2019, I ran my 32nd marathon, the Brookings Marathon in South Dakota. It was my 21st state in my 50-state marathon quest. I ran this marathon with my sister Erin; I called myself her "pacer," but in reality, I just ran it with her for the experience...because I love running marathons with her! I wasn't ever planning to run a particular pace and hold that pace no matter what happened Continue Reading

Weekly Recap: Recovering from Marathon #32

May 19, 2019 By Jessie Benson 23 Comments

Hi there!  I'm on a flight back to Minneapolis from Tampa, Florida so I think this will be a short post. I was in Florida for my sister Emily's 40th birthday celebration. I come from a relatively big family; I have 4 sisters- yep, FIVE girls in the family! The oldest sister celebrated her 40th in NYC (read about that trip here), then Erin (with whom I just ran the Brookings marathon) with Continue Reading

Weekly Recap: The Week of the Brookings Marathon

May 12, 2019 By Jessie Benson 20 Comments

Happy Sunday! I'm here with a short recap of the week before the Brookings Marathon, which I ran with my sister yesterday. (Dustin ran it too- his 4th marathon in 5 months!) I'll be back later this week with a full recap of the race! Monday: Track Monday! 3 mile warm-up to get to the track, then 1x800m with 400m recovery, then 4x200m fast with 200m recovery, 1x800m again, and 2 mile cool-down. 8 Continue Reading

Weekly Recap: 1 Week Until the Brookings Marathon

May 5, 2019 By Jessie Benson 25 Comments

Happy Sunday and welcome to May! I'm so glad spring is in full swing; it's wonderful to run outside without worrying about whether or not the trails will be icy, isn't it?  Here's how training went this past week for the Brookings Marathon that I will be running with my sister (her goal is around 4:20-4:25): Monday: 6.65 miles with my friend Christie before work, Discover Strength Continue Reading

Weekly Recap: 2 Weeks Until the Brookings Marathon

April 28, 2019 By Jessie Benson 26 Comments

Happy Sunday! It was a fun week of training over here for the Brookings Marathon, which is in two weeks. I will be running with my sister Erin to hopefully pace her to a PR!  Here's how training went this week: Monday: 7 miles with Christie before work with some strides in there. Discover Strength (strength training class) after work. Tuesday: 3 mile warm-up, 4x(800m with 400m recovery), 400m jog, Continue Reading

Weekly Recap: 4 Weeks Until the Brookings Marathon!

April 14, 2019 By Jessie Benson 28 Comments

Happy Sunday! I'm in Boston right now, getting ready to cheer for Dustin at the marathon tomorrow. It's shaping up to be a much better day weather-wise than last year! It's so fun to be here without the nerves and the stress of racing tomorrow. :)  I had my fair share of that in 2017! But seriously, I don't think I have ever travelled only to spectate/cheer and I think it's going to Continue Reading

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Ruth and Matilda have been dying to share some exc Ruth and Matilda have been dying to share some exciting news- we are moving to London!

- Dustin was offered a really great opportunity through the same company to take on a new role in London.
- My company approved a transfer for me to our London office- same job for me (fun new office location!)
- I’ll be localized, Dustin will be an expat.
- The move has been in the works for awhile, but UK immigration was slow with visa processing due to Covid, staffing shortages, the Ukrainian war refugee crisis, etc. but we now have our visas so things are moving quickly- tentative move date is July 7!
- Though the delay was frustrating at first, I think it was meant to be, as it allowed me to be in the US for my mom’s last days and then her funeral. 😕
- We will be renting a flat in the city of London. Visitors welcome!
- Ruth & Matilda are coming with. We wouldn’t go if they couldn’t join! Happy to share details on how they are getting there, but Dustin’s firm set up us with an amazing agency that handles it all, @worldcarepet 
- Some good friends are hosting a goodbye party/open house on June 25th. Text me for details, I’d love to see you before we leave. All are invited! 🇬🇧
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#londonbound #mplstolondon #london #ruthandmatildasbigadventure #expat #uk
Losing a parent is not easy and I question if it w Losing a parent is not easy and I question if it will ever even feel…a little less hard. But I am so glad that I have these wonderful people to miss her with…♥️
As I process losing my mom this past weekend, ther As I process losing my mom this past weekend, there are a lot of tears (and even some hyperventilating- didn’t know that was a thing 🫤) but these throwback photos of her in dresses she sewed herself (including her wedding dress!) bring me so much joy.  I may not have inherited her skills but I hope I inherited some of her amazing style (& love of bright colors!) 😊
My sister Erin and I (+ our spouses) spent the wee My sister Erin and I (+ our spouses) spent the weekend in Memphis for my cousin Elaine’s wedding; the circumstances weren’t great as to why it was only us as my mom has been in the hospital with pneumonia (+ other challenges) for the past 14 days, so the rest of my family couldn’t make it (it’s my mom’s sister’s daughter who got married & I know she would have really wanted to be there.) Yet my dad encouraged us to attend to represent the family so we made the most of it; here are a handful of highlights to share. 💕. #memphis #wedding #emergebuildingwedding #Tennessee
Just breaking my social media hiatus to announce m Just breaking my social media hiatus to announce my social media hiatus 🤣 Makes total sense, right? Did anyone even notice? 🦗 But  seriously I don’t want anyone to think I’m ignoring them, just challenging myself to break the addiction to scrolling for a bit, i.e. Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, & Strava. Still blogging a little (wrote a Boston recap, link in profile) but please text or email me with the latest and greatest. Let’s see how long I last 🫣
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#bostonmarathon #hiatus #break #socialmediabreak #marathon #instarunner #mplsrunner
I finished marathon #39. It was a rough day for me I finished marathon #39. It was a rough day for me, one of my slowest in a long time and I don’t know why but I do know I’m taking a break until fall (this was my 5th in 10 months.) I know I’m fortunate to have the opportunity to run this race but I’m struggling to find the positives. I guess the DPM (dogs per mile) was very high 🙂 
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#dpm #dogspermile #bostonmarathon #ineedabreak #instarunner #tired #bostonmarathon2022
Anyone have insight into all the candles around La Anyone have insight into all the candles around Lake of the Isles this morning? It definitely had a very cool effect! This was just one of 100 lit candles along the 3 mile loop. #lakeoftheisles #lakeoftheislesmpls #candlelit #morningrun #minneapolis #minneapolisrunnner
Before/after seeing @kolgram for the LAST time 😢 +bonus pic of her doing my makeup for my wedding in 2008 🧡 I’ve been seeing her for almost 15 years- I am so sad to say goodbye but excited for her new career path! 
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#stylist #wildflowersalon #haircut #manyyears #blonde #minneapolis
Just 11 miles today; 9 days until Boston! Took the Just 11 miles today; 9 days until Boston! Took the dogs for a walk right when I got back from running & Dustin ended up sneaking up on us as he finished his run. 
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It may have only been 29 degrees when I started, but with the sun, it warmed up quickly. Shorts were totally appropriate 😊- hopefully not another fool’s spring 😆#bostonmarathon #bostonmarathon2022 #longrun #minneapolisrunner #dogwalk #sunshine
In a reflective mood this morning. . . . . #oisel In a reflective mood this morning. 
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#oiselle #firecracker #reflective #morningrun #dst #bostonmarathon #minneapolisrunner #bright #canyouseeme
16 miles this morning (4 with Ruth) on a sunny 45 16 miles this morning (4 with Ruth) on a sunny 45 degree day 🌞 
Also, 16 days until marathon #39; this will be my 5th marathon in 10 months, eeks. 😬 I plan to take a little breather after Boston (don’t hold me to it!) but am excited to experience all the fun of this historical race again first! Fingers crossed🤞 that I avoid all the germs🦠 that seem to be going around these days…
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#boston #bostonmarathon #minneapolisrunner #vizslaswhorun #longrun #marathon #instarunner
In Minnesota, when it gets above 40, apparently it In Minnesota, when it gets above 40, apparently it’s sports bra season 😁 Overheated a bit on a 7 mile run with @dustinrbenson & @double_the_vizsla and didn’t have another layer under my long sleeve. 🙃What a difference a week makes (it was below zero last weekend! 🥶) Yay for spring! 🌸 
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Wrapping up another week of training for the Boston marathon in 4 weeks, recap on the blog, link in profile!
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