If you're a morning runner like me, you have probably noticed that it's pretty dark out there in the early hours these days. I don't think the sun even rises until 7:30 am! So if you are fitting in your run in before work, you're probably running in the dark. How can you stay safe when running in the dark? Though I can (and will) write a whole other post with safety tips for running in the Continue Reading
Tilda Tuesday: Matilda the Vizsla’s Best (or Worst) Running Experiences
Last week, I shared my “Best (or Worst) of My Racing Experiences” (<--have you linked up yet? Please do!) Matilda my vizsla pup felt a little left out, as she has only done one official race (the Fast & Furry 8k). But even so, she wanted to share some of her own Best (or Worst) Running Experiences. Hottest Run: Tilda has run in temperatures in the 90's, but always nice and easy Continue Reading
Weekly Recap: Peak Week of Marathon Training Ending with a Capitol Run!
This week was my peak week of marathon training for the Outer Banks Marathon. You know what else it was the peak week of? Fall colors in Minneapolis! Pictures cannot even capture how gorgeous the Twin Cities are right now. Every day that I drive down my street, I am seriously in awe of how pretty it all is. These are just a few of the vibrant trees along the river on my long run Continue Reading
Fit Tip Friday: Are Pedicures Okay For Runners?
A lot of you have completed your fall marathons (TCM, Chicago, Steamtown, Milwaukee, any others? Please tell me!) If so, congrats!I'm still here trucking along with my training for the Outer Banks Marathon on November 9th. In fact, this was my "peak" week of training. Training's going just fine but I'm going to be honest with you here, my feet have definitely looked better. Now, I have seen Continue Reading
Fitting Remarks: Best (or Worst) of My Racing History Link Up!
Guess what? It's my first link-up. I hope you participate! So, on the "50 States, 50 Marathons" tab, you can see a map of the marathons I have completed. As I approach my 17th marathon, I have been reflecting on my previous races and I thought it might be fun to put together 16 questions based on my 16 marathons. I'm hoping you will link up and share your own "Best (or Worst) of My Racing Continue Reading
Tilda Tuesday: A Day at the Apple Orchard
It's Tilda Tuesday! Today I'll be sharing a few pictures from our weekend trip to a dog-friendly apple orchard, the Fischers Croix Farm in Hastings, MN. It's not fall without apple picking right? It was on my Minneapolis Fall Bucket list, so I was happy to have an opportunity to check it off! Sidewalk Dog's blog had a post about all the dog-friendly apple orchards in the Twin Cities area, but Continue Reading
Guest Fits: A Very Special Race Review of the Night Light Trail Run…with an Engagement!
Hi everyone- happy Monday! I have a special story to share with you...one that combines two awesome things: running and love.This story comes from my friend Mike (previous guest post HERE)This story will also serve as my "race recap" from the Night Light Trail Race this past Friday, October 10th. Enjoy! At the end of a different trail race- the Salomon Autumn Trail Continue Reading