• Running
    • Where Should I Run?
    • Running Advice
    • Race Reviews
    • Race PR’s
  • 50 Marathons, 50 States & Around the World!
  • Reviews
    • Fitness Class Reviews
  • About Me
    • Fits On The Road
    • Matilda and Ruth the Vizslas
    • Contact Me

The Right Fits

Where Fitness and Fashion Meet

Fits Do Product Reviews: Handful Bras!

January 11, 2017 By Jessie Benson 16 Comments

I've said it on this blog a million times: a good sports bra is an incredibly important part of your running 'kit!' I've tried so many different brands and types and I definitely have a few favorites, but I'm always keeping my eyes open for new ones. I was really excited to have the opportunity to try out a Handful bra, thanks to the awesome people at Gear Running Store.  I had heard of Continue Reading

Fitness Fashion Friday: “Wantable” Fitness Apparel

March 25, 2016 By Jessie Benson Leave a Comment

Have you heard of Wantable? It's very similar to Stitch Fix, but they offer subscriptions for a variety of items- regular clothing, fitness apparel, makeup, intimates, and accessories. I kept seeing ads for Wantable show up in my Facebook feed (apparently Facebook ads actually work, eh?) so I decided to give it a try. I am reviewing my first box here for you. If you decide to try it out, please be Continue Reading

Fits Do Product Reviews: Yaktrax Run & A Giveaway!

December 11, 2015 By Jessie Benson 37 Comments

Training through the winter in a city like Minneapolis is definitely not for the faint of heart. Our winters are cold, dark, and icy. Running outside can be dangerous; I know firsthand the perils of running outside in Minneapolis in the winter. In 2008, I slipped on the ice during a solo morning run. I hobbled back to my house and took a cab to the emergency room only to find out I had broken Continue Reading

Fits Do Product Reviews: Joovy Zoom360 Jogging Stroller

October 21, 2015 By Jessie Benson Leave a Comment

My sister Laurie wrote this post to share her review of her Joovy Zoom360 Jogging Stroller- I hope you find this useful! Guest Post/Fits Do Product Review: Joovy Zoom360 Jogging Stroller Even before I was pregnant, I knew that I would want a jogging stroller. I think that any “mother runner” #BAMR or “father runner” (is that a thing?) would want one. So true to form, my husband and I started Continue Reading

Fits do Product Reviews: GoodSport Anti-Chafing Cream

February 11, 2015 By Jessie Benson 5 Comments

Chafing isn't a fun topic to talk about...it's not fun to experience either! I'm not going to shy away from it here on the Right Fits as unfortunately, it's common issue for runners. I did this post with tips for dealing with chafing and I definitely struggle with it. It does seem that most runners experience chafing issues more often in the hot summer months, but it can happen at any Continue Reading

FIts Do Product Reviews: The Athleta Forerunner Tank

July 20, 2014 By Jessie Benson Leave a Comment

Another great long run- complete! Yesterday, I ran 14 miles with the Calhoun Beach Running Club (I'm training for the OBX Marathon in November!)  It wasn't nearly as humid as last week but still hot.  Unfortunately our route did not include a lot of water fountains, so it definitely felt tough. For a hot July long run, it's important to wear light weight clothes that whisk away all the Continue Reading

Friday’s Favorite Fit: The Runner’s World Cookbook

October 18, 2013 By Jessie Benson 1 Comment

By Cool J in Minneapolis"Friday's Favorite Fit" was on a short hiatus (I blame Berlin!) But don't worry, now it's back, and today's favorite fit is the Runner's World Cookbook:Have you ordered a copy of the Runner’s World Cookbook?No?What are you waiting for?!?Runners, you will LOVE this cookbook! It has 150 easy, delicious, and QUICK recipes loaded with all the right vitamins and protein that you Continue Reading

Next Page »

Thank you for stopping by!

This is my blog about finding The Right "Fit." I'm an avid runner, marathon enthusiast, and fitness experimentalist who uses my little space of the internet to share my passion for and experiences with running and fitness (...and a little about fashion.)

I write mostly about running and my quest to run a marathon in every state and every continent. But you'll also find some information about different fitness classes in the Twin Cities and more.

Welcome! Read More…

First Time Visitors Banner 300 x 250
www.therightfits.com
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
Jessie Benson

jessie_b_runs

May 2025 highlights: a trip to Wales to support Du May 2025 highlights: a trip to Wales to support Dustin running a 50km trail race, (hiked Snowdonia solo while he ran), “Bark Jacobs” with Ruthie, runs with friends, including a run to see all the Chelsea In Bloom flowers, “Here we are” at the National theatre, Ruth’s 6th birthday at the movies 🍿, Hackney rooftop saunas  and more walks in the Heath. Chill but great month 💕
#wales #snowdonia #utmb #vizslas #ruth #phoenicianscheme #barkjacobs #chelseainbloom
April 2025 highlights! Paris marathon followed by April 2025 highlights! Paris marathon followed by a few nights in Reims tasting champagne, an Easter weekend in Norfolk (UK), cheering for friends at the London marathon…and dogs of course. Always dogs! 🐶 
.
#england #london #vizsla #expat #reims #parismarathon #norfolk
Marathon #47, the 2025 Paris Marathon! . It was m Marathon #47, the 2025 Paris Marathon! 
.
It was my “PW” time in quite a while (except the wine marathon in Médoc but that doesn’t really count 😆) but after taking several weeks off at an important time of the training block due to a tendon injury (and battling a cold on race day 🤧) I am still proud of myself and happy to have completed another marathon.  Thanks to @donalmorancoaching for coaching me through the injury (I’m the first to admit I’m terrible when injured 😑- he’s very patient and thoughtful with his guidance)
.
Paris is a lovely course, showing off the best parts of the city with brilliant crowd support, good weather (maybe a little warm), followed by a few days in Reims for champagne tasting with @dustinrbenson & @emariecantu made for a memorable experience with lots of laughs 🥳
“Spring will come and so will happiness.” . . “Spring will come and so will happiness.”
.
.
March in London was actually sunny and warm(ish), making up for the dreary months prior (weather-wise and mentally!)
.
Started the month with a day trip to hike Seven Sisters (so pretty!), a cautious return to running, a colour analysis (I’m a cool summer!) flowers, birds, a bit more running…and an official extension of our visas, guess we are here for a few more years 🥳
.
.
#londonexpat #clouranalysis #london #northlondon #londonrunning #thebigegghunt #parismarathon
February 2025: Started with a lot of running (too February 2025: Started with a lot of running (too much?), a Paul Mescal play (so-so), a Rami Malek play (incredible!) a rainy Taylor themed 5k, but ended with a strained (torn) soleus muscle which presented as Achilles pain at the insertion point. Two weeks off of running (so far), physio, dry needling, shockwave therapy, and sports massage…I’m not sure if I’ll be running the Paris marathon in a few weeks but I’m doing all the spin (Psycle) and pilates (Heartcore) to try to retain a bit of fitness but another bummer month in the sh*tshow year of 2025.
.
But…in dog news, Ruth is getting all the love as an only child and lots of local adventures and walkies! 💙
January 2025. Started off really rough with saying January 2025. Started off really rough with saying goodbye to my best friend Matilda…there was some running, some races, a work trip to NYC, & a snowboarding trip to Switzerland. But happy to put this month behind me. On to February…
Snowboarding 🏂 in Verbier, Switzerland for 4 da Snowboarding 🏂 in Verbier, Switzerland for 4 days was lovely ☺️ 
.
.
 Back in London for awhile now.
.
.
#switzerland #verbier #alps #snowboarding #winterfun #4vallees
Matilda, I will miss you every day of the rest of Matilda, I will miss you every day of the rest of my life.
Christmas Day Hampstead pond plunge! . . #christm Christmas Day Hampstead pond plunge! 
.
.
#christmasday #hampstead #hampsteadponds #menspondhampsteadheath #coldplunge
Happy New Year! . 3 marathons: Barcelona 🇪🇸 Happy New Year! 
.
3 marathons: Barcelona 🇪🇸 , Tromsø 🇳🇴 , Cape Town 🇿🇦 ,  2545 miles run 🏃🏼‍♀️, 2 Eras shows (Lisbon & London), Oktoberfest in Munich, hiking Tour du Mont Blanc, snowboarding Zermatt, Brugges, many visitors to London 🎉, a few trips back to 🇺🇸, exploring more of 🇬🇧.…‘twas a fun year 🥰
The most magical holiday party at the Tower of Lon The most magical holiday party at the Tower of London 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧💂‍♂️🎄🎅
Christmas lights run! 🏃🏼‍♀️ . #christ Christmas lights run! 🏃🏼‍♀️ 
.
#christmas #londonchristmas #christmasdecor #christmaslightsrun #holiday #festiveseason
Load More... Follow on Instagram
Tweets by @TheRightFits

Sign up for The Right Fits!

What You Missed

Winter Sale! Save $20 off your purchase of $150 or more + Free Shipping! See site for details
24 Hour Fitness - $0 Initiation on select All-Club Memberships

Copyright © 2025 · Log in