By JessThose of you who know me, know that I'm a planner. I like to have everything sorted out on an agenda. And this includes planning out my future runs as well!Here's what I have on the calendar for the remainder of 2012 and 2013. I'm sure plans could change, and maybe additional races will be added, but these are the ones I have marked on my planner.November:5th Annual Family Turkey 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
Fits Do Race (P)Reviews: Maple Leaf 1/2
By: LLSince my husband and I will be in La Crosse, Wisconsin for the city's annual Oktoberfest celebration (rolling of the Golden Keg anyone??), I decided that it would be fun to run the Maple Leaf Half Marathon that coincides with the event.In doing some research of the race, it appears that it is a fairly small race - only 1400 total in the four races offered in 2011 (13.1, 5, 5k and a 1 mile Continue Reading
Fits Do Race Reviews: Guest Post: Sioux Falls, South Dakota Marathon
Guest post by Jess's friend AmberThere’s a time and a place for everything, right? Sometimes South Dakota calls. If your running journey is leaving you looking for a logistically easy, inexpensive race on a flat course, worry your pretty head no longer. Look no further than the Sioux Falls Marathon held in none other than Sioux Falls, South Dakota on the second weekend in Continue Reading
Fits Do Race Reviews: Chicago 1/2 Marathon 2012
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
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