Alternate title: How not to be lazy. Jk. It's not easy to get up early to run. I get it. Your bed is so cozy. You're so tired. You just don't want to...It's very easy to convince yourself not to do it. The excuses are plentiful. So how does one do it? Well, sometimes I give in to the excuses, but most of the time, I don't. Here are some of my tips for getting up in the morning to Continue Reading
Fitting Remarks: Runner vs. Jogger
The other day, a coworker of mine asked me how my jogging was going. Though I'm sure he meant well, I was a bit surprised by the word "jog." https://youtu.be/B6nFhcI4tgI Jog? I'm a runner! Though I am never against any exercise in any form- running, jogging, walking, run-walking, crawling- whatever!- I personally still take a bit of pride in my running, and for whatever reason the word Continue Reading
Fitting Remarks: A Reflection on 2015.
As 2015 comes to its close, I decided to take some time and reflect on the year. I started 2015 on a three month work assignment to Singapore. I remember someone commenting then that it would be my "longest year ever" since I entered 2015 thirteen hours "earlier" than Minneapolis did, so I will get thirteen more hours this year, ha! I wouldn't say it ended up being a Continue Reading
Fitting Remarks: Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas everyone! I hope you are enjoying your day, perhaps with a Christmas run or a much-deserved rest day. We opted for a Christmas morning run with two running club friends. The weather wasn't actually too bad- about 25 degrees but no wind. I wore my YakTrax Run because the trails were a little slick, but I probably didn't need them. Dustin and I also donned our "This Continue Reading
Minnesuing Acres Women’s Running Retreat: Part 2
I'm back with another post about the Minnesuing Acres Women's Running Retreat. You can read part 1 of my recap of the Minnesuing Acres Women's Running Retreat here. Duluth Running Company After Adam & Kara Goucher's presentation, the next presentation was about apparel by the Duluth Running Company, or "DRC." One of the owners of the store gave a 30 minute overview of how to put together Continue Reading
Minnesuing Acres Women’s Running Retreat Recap: Part 1
I had a great experience at the Minnesuing Acres Women's Running Retreat that I attended last weekend. I had never attended a running retreat, but I definitely will be doing more in the future if I can! My sister Erin and I registered for the day camp only, which was $295. The full weekend camp (Friday through Sunday) was $745. The full weekend option included your stay at the beautiful Continue Reading
Fitting Remarks: You Know You’re a Twin Cities Runner…Part 2!
Over a year ago, I shared a list, "You Know You're a Twin Cities Runner...." That post was a lot of fun to put together, so on my run today, I started brainstorming more ways that you know you're a Twin Cities runner! First, go check out that post and then read my additional ways below for You Know You're a Twin Cities Runner- Part 2! #1. You have been stopped in your tracks by the stunning Continue Reading