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Friday Favorites: A Random List of Things I’m Loving Lately.

February 24, 2017 By Jessie Benson 6 Comments

Happy Friday! I don't know about you, but I am so ready for the weekend. Just for fun today I thought I'd share a random list of some of my recent favorites- not running related. Just a hodgepodge of things I am enjoying lately: 1. Newman's Own Ginger Mints I love anything ginger. Like the Gin-Gin chewy ginger candy, ginger tea etc. These mints are my favorite way to get a little dose of Continue Reading

Friday Five Favorites: Most Comfortable Non-Running Shoes

September 23, 2016 By Jessie Benson 13 Comments

Today's installment of Friday Five Favorites is a list of my favorite NON-running shoes. If I could wear my Brooks Ravenna's all day every day, I would, but unfortunately they aren't always acceptable (i.e. work in an office). Since most of us aren't lucky enough to have lives that allow us to wear workout clothes all day, it's important that we have good, supportive shoes for these times that Continue Reading

Five Non-Running Things to do in the Minneapolis Area This Fall!

September 16, 2016 By Jessie Benson 10 Comments

My Friday Five Favorites are almost always running related. But with Big Cottonwood less than a week ago, I'm taking a little breather from running. How about some non-running activities for fall? October is probably my favorite month ever; I mean, it includes my birthday and our wedding anniversary. It also includes Halloween, bonfires, and fall marathons...Oh wait, back to running again! But Continue Reading

Friday Five Favorites: My Five Favorite Marathons…so far!

September 9, 2016 By Jessie Benson 13 Comments

Every marathon is special in its own way. I have fond memories of all of them, from the tiny Marathon-to-Marathon in Iowa to the world-renowned Berlin Marathon! As corny as it is, each marathon was an important part of my running journey. I could write a post about what I loved about each and every one, even the ones that were really hot or where I had a disappointing personal performance. With Continue Reading

What to Wear on Race Day!

September 7, 2016 By Jessie Benson 6 Comments

Are you training for a fall marathon? Maybe you're doing the Twin Cities Marathon (one of my favorites!)  Portland? Milwaukee? Chicago? Berlin? Richmond? Steam town? There are so many great fall marathons to choose from. Maybe you're joining me at Big Cottonwood this Saturday (if so, please comment here so we can connect in Utah!) If you are running a fall race, you might be starting to Continue Reading

Friday Five Favorites: Best Water Fountains in Minneapolis

August 12, 2016 By Jessie Benson 17 Comments

Hydration, hydration, hydration! Hydration is so important for runners. Often times though, it's easier said than done when on the run. Though I have a few fuel belts that I like, I still fully appreciate and utilize the public fountains found on the Minneapolis trails. Here are my five favorite water fountains! (Quick caveat: technically, I'm from Wisconsin, so I should call these Continue Reading

Friday Five Favorites: Reasons to Love the Track!

August 5, 2016 By Jessie Benson 4 Comments

Today's Friday Five Favorites is all about the TRACK. Marathon training is about endurance, but speed training is still an important component of a successful plan. Historically, I have usually done my workouts on the same trails on which I do my long runs. But more recently, I have headed to a local track for my shorter speed sessions. And guess what- I'm loving it! There are so many Continue Reading

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Run commuting! 🏃‍♀️👩‍💻 . I did it Run commuting! 🏃‍♀️👩‍💻
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I did it in Mpls too but it’s much more common in London; my office has showers + towels + lockers + blowdryers/flat irons. There are always other runners & cyclists getting ready in the morning & I see many other runners on my run in with their packs on! My shortest route is just over 4 miles (Hampstead to Leicester Square) but I can always lengthen it if I want (though the backpack is pretty heavy in the winter.) It’s a really fun option that I’m glad I can do on occasion. Have you tried it?
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#runcommute #london #londonrunner #commute #skipthetraffic #ultimatedirection #fastpakher20
15 weeks until marathon #41, the @vienna_city_mara 15 weeks until marathon #41, the @vienna_city_marathon ! Excited to kick off a fresh training block here in London 🇬🇧🏃‍♀️ Guessing there will be lots of rainy & muddy miles in my future 😆
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#viennacitymarathon #vienna #viennaaustria #marathontraining #iloverunning
2022 in 53 pictures! 2022 in 53 pictures!
Last post on the grid about Lapland, I swear!😁 Last post on the grid about Lapland, I swear!😁 We did a husky sled 5k with Tundra Huskies; I was worried about whether I would be comfortable with how the dogs were treated but these pups seemed very well cared for and they seemed to LOVE pulling the sled! I was “so brave” & even drove the sled. Afterwards we got to give some snuggles to the retired pups ❤️🐕🥶🇫🇮
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#huskie #tundrahuskie #finland #lapland #huskyridesinfinland
A unique experience overnight in what was basicall A unique experience overnight in what was basically an igloo in Lapland! Not sure I could do it more than one night though 😆
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#finland #lapland #snowhotel #laplandfinland #laplandsnowvillage #cold #brrr
The stunning light above the Arctic Circle! #levi The stunning light above the Arctic Circle! #levi #lapland #finland #arcticcircle #travel #winterwonderland
I was told it didn’t snow in London. I’d like I was told it didn’t snow in London. I’d like a refund please. 🇬🇧💔🥶
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#londonsnow #london #minnesotaninlondon #expat #londonexpat #winter
Exploring the Buda side of the Danube via a run 🏃🏼🏃‍♀️ 
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#fishermansbastion #budapest #hungary #runexploring #buda #danube #europe
Dustin and I “participated” in our family turk Dustin and I “participated” in our family turkey trot from afar (he did his yesterday in the rain ☔️). Thanksgiving is kinda my family’s thing, as it’s the holiday where all 4 of my sisters + partners + kids + my parents all get together vs Christmas; there’s always a race of some kind, often a lip sync competition, a clothing swap, maybe a squabble or two (& bets on who causes the drama) and endless laughs. It’s weird not being there this year, especially since it’s the first without my mom 😕. But my dad is keeping traditions alive & sent us our “bibs” to join in from London. ❤️🦃🏃‍♀️🏃🏼 (and I’m so glad the rest of my sisters will be there for him.)
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Cherish your family traditions and give your family a hug for me 🙂
“Danube River Cruise.” aka, “We are too old “Danube River Cruise.” aka, “We are too old for a booze cruise.” 😂
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#budapest #hungary #budapest🇭🇺 #danube #danuberiver #boozecruise
Putting more Porto on the grid 🤩🇵🇹 . . . Putting more Porto on the grid 🤩🇵🇹
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#portugal #porto #onthegrid #travel #marathon #portomarathon #iloveportugal #iloveporto #wanderlust #europe
So much fun running my 40th marathon today in beau So much fun running my 40th marathon today in beautiful Porto! I positive split this race like no other & barely kept things under 4 hours. It got pretty toasty out there and I also probably overestimated my fitness in the first half. 😃 I met another American & enjoyed some miles with her, one of very few at this race, scroll to see a video 😆🏃‍♀️🇺🇸. I’m so happy to have completed a marathon in a new-to-me country, two weeks post-Covid (vaccines work!) Thanks to @erbyatkins for taking me the extra weeks through a backup marathon when Covid cancelled Amsterdam for me.  Running is such a fun way to experience a new city ❤️🇵🇹 (Added bonus to have @dustinrbenson show up every few miles on a scooter to cheer ❤️)
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