On Sunday, March 1, 2020, I ran my 34th full marathon and checked Georgia off the list in my quest to run a marathon in every state, by completing the Publix Atlanta Marathon. (See a list of all the states I've completed so far HERE.) One of the reasons that I chose the Atlanta Marathon is because my husband and I were already considering going to Atlanta to watch the Olympic Marathon Continue Reading
My Favorite Running Gear: A Crowd Sourced Series
If you’re new here, I’m doing a crowd sourced series of posts featuring your favorite running gear. I’m reaching out to all the runners that I know to share their most favorite running gear; after I’ve shared all the posts, I hope to do one summary of the most popular items from my most “unscientific” survey. See links to all the favorites so far at the end of this post! Today's featured runner Continue Reading
“My Favorite Running Gear”- Part 3 of a Crowd-Sourced Series
Since I’m not personally able to test out any new running gear these days, I thought this was the perfect time to do a series of posts featuring your favorite running gear. A crowd-sourced series of the best running gear from voices other than just mine! I’m reaching out to all the runners that I know to share their most favorite running gear; it’s interesting because I’m already starting to Continue Reading
My Favorite Running Gear: Part 2 of a Crowd-Sourced Series
Since I’m not personally able to test out any new running gear these days, I thought this was the perfect time to do a series of posts featuring your favorite running gear. A crowd-sourced series of the best running gear from voices other than just mine! I’m reaching out to all the runners that I know to share their most favorite running gear; it’s interesting because I’m already starting to Continue Reading
Fitness Fashion Friday: SmartWool Seamless Sports Bra Review
I'm pretty picky about sports bras; well, okay, I'm pretty picky about fitness fashion in general, but definitely sports bras. I have a lot of trouble with chafing and support and am constantly trying out new brands/bras to find the best ones for my running endeavors. I was recently given a SmartWool sports bra to test, (thank you to the great people at Gear Running!) I love SmartWool and Continue Reading
Weekly Recap: Ready to Run!
Hello from Boston! As you might know, (hehe) I am here to run the 121st Boston Marathon tomorrow. The energy here is incredible; I have run plenty of big marathons, but this one is different. The town is crawling with fit runners! I mean, really, really fit people. It's kind of intimidating! I'm talking about the 'every day' athlete here but additionally this town is crawling with elite Continue Reading
Fits Do Fitness Class Reviews: FlyFeet Running
FlyFeet Running is a brand new studio located in downtown Minneapolis (next to the iconic Bob Dylan mural.) It was founded by an ex-Target VP / marathoner Kristin Shane. "Fly Feet, which offers group running classes in a setting similar to spin classes, plans to open this fall in about 5,800 sq. ft. on the building’s first floor, fronting Fifth Street South and adjacent to the world-famous Bob Continue Reading