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Weekly Recap: 17 Weeks Until The Richmond Marathon

July 26, 2015 By Jessie Benson Leave a Comment

Another week has passed. This summer is just flying by, isn't it? Another week means it's time for another weekly recap of my training for the Richmond Marathon! Here's how it went down this week: Monday: I met a few friends before work to beat the heat. I had the following workout: 6x1200m at a 7:40 pace with 1 minute rest in between. 1 mile warm-up, 1 mile cool-down, 7 miles total. This Continue Reading

Fitting Remarks: A Reflection on my 2014 Minneapolis Summer Bucket List

September 17, 2014 By Jessie Benson 9 Comments

Labor Day has passed us by, so I suppose I should concede that summer is on it's way out... It doesn't officially end until September 22, but I figure it's time for me to reflect upon my summer bucket list and see how I did. Here we go!  1. Leave  a note for the elf on Lake Harriet. Come back later and search for a personalized response. Done! I left him a note on a Sunday and came back to Continue Reading

Summer Bucket List: A Day at the Pizza Farm…

July 22, 2014 By Jessie Benson 3 Comments

I checked another item off of my summer bucket list on Sunday- a day at a pizza farm! It was really a fun day, so I'll share the experience with you primarily with lots of pictures. Kelly, Dustin, and I drove the hour to Northfield, Minnesota to Red Barn Pizza Farm. They are open for pizzas every third Sunday of the month and every Wednesday evening. Northfield is a bit of a hike from Continue Reading

Fitting Remarks: Why I Love the Cabin….

June 25, 2014 By Jessie Benson Leave a Comment

Like most Minnesotans, a highlight of our summers is heading “up north” to the cabin. My husband’s family has a place on a lake in northern Wisconsin, and I look forward to weekends up there in the summer. On the coasts, they have their beach homes, but in the Midwest, we relish the cabin life! There are so many reasons that I love weekends at the cabin, but I thought I’d share my top 12 Continue Reading

Fulfilling my Summer Bucket List: Taylors Falls and More!

May 26, 2014 By Jessie Benson 1 Comment

I spent last Saturday fulfilling a few items on my Minneapolis Summer Bucket List. I checked three items off my list in one day- not too shabby! After a morning run with Matilda and my friend Kelly, Dustin and I packed up the Volvo to head to Taylors Falls. It was over an hour drive, but it went by quickly, as we passed through a couple of cute little towns. We arrived at Taylors Falls, i.e. Continue Reading

Fitting Remarks: My Minneapolis Summer Bucket List!

May 19, 2014 By Jessie Benson 5 Comments

I have seen a few "Summer Bucket Lists" floating around the internet lately, so I thought I would share one of my own. My list includes a few things I have already done in summers past, but they are things that I want to repeat every summer. The list also has a few things I have never done. It is specific to the Minneapolis area, but hopefully any non-local readers will enjoy it Continue Reading

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This trip (and these people 💜) deserve a second This trip (and these people 💜) deserve a second spot on the grid. 
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#france #bordeaux #family #sisters #marathondumedoc #travel #explore #funfam #wine #medoc #chateaux
My 42nd full marathon was a unique one- the Marath My 42nd full marathon was a unique one- the Marathon du Médoc, often referred to as “le marathon le plus long du Monde” or “the longest marathon in the world” as it passes by 23 châteaux that hand out wine to the runners. @dustinrbenson tasted every wine, I did maybe 1/2 dozen. Everyone also runs in “fancy dress” or costume with this year’s theme as “Gastronomy.” (Bonus, my sister @emariecantu & her husband participated too so we’ve been able to spend the past 5 days exploring the Bordeaux region with them, making some incredible memories 💙)
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#bordeaux #marathondumedoc #marathontours #france #winemarathon #fancydress #medoc
This @stuntpuppy leash has seen many MANY miles- m This @stuntpuppy leash has seen many MANY miles- more than expected, it was very durable! It lasted through all of Matilda’s running career (10 years!) and all of Ruth’s so far, including her running adventures around England-  but sadly this morning it snapped (3rd pic) beyond repair 😑 and now to figure out how to source  a replacement in London…. 🤔
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#stuntpuppy #runningleash #rgb #vizslasofinstagram #runningdogs
A long weekend in Corfu, Greece. . . #corfu #meso A long weekend in Corfu, Greece. 
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#corfu #mesonghi #greece #ioniansea #travel #europe #corrugreece #beachvacation
Much-too-short visit back to the U.S. after a year Much-too-short visit back to the U.S. after a year away 🤯: Minneapolis (including a day in the office), the cabin in Wisconsin with Dustin’s family + a day trip to Duluth, visits to some of my fav 🐶, lots of miles with friends 🏃‍♀️, a few breweries, lots of good 🍕 & of course, some homesickness. 💛 Now back in London again, reunited with the pups, and excited to see what year 2 has in store. 
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#minneapolis #expatinlondon #expat #homesweethome #minnesota
A few highlights from a fun-filled visit from my M A few highlights from a fun-filled visit from my Minnesota family in London 🇬🇧🌎❤️.
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#london #expat #minnesotafamily #visitors #family #england #summer #primemeridian #greenwich
A spring bank holiday weekend spent in Hampshire a A spring bank holiday weekend spent in Hampshire at a lovely dog friendly hotel: acreage of land for the pups to explore, an afternoon in Winchester, an afternoon at Highcliffe beach, & runs along the Basingstoke canal 🇬🇧🐶🏃‍♀️🏃🏼‍♂️❤️
#england #countryside #hampshire #dogfriendly #unitedkingdom #holiday #vizslas
Ran the Hackney Half last Sunday and it was a blas Ran the Hackney Half last Sunday and it was a blast! I quickly went online afterwards & registered for next year’s race 🤣 even though I don’t know how it will fit into marathon plans or other travel plans 🤷‍♀️…I ran it 4 weeks after Vienna for fun and fun it definitely was! 🎉🏃‍♀️🇬🇧 I actually don’t remember the last half I ran and this one was HUGE- 24,000 runners! But it didn’t feel too congested and was well supported- so many enthusiastic spectators! #hackneyhalfmarathon #hackneyhalf @hackneymoves #halfmarathon #londonrunner #instarunner #longrun
Coronation holiday weekend with our first non-fami Coronation holiday weekend with our first non-family guests here in London; such a fun time with lots of special memories, leaving me with a strange mix of homesickness for Minnesota combined with the joy of sharing this new “home” with friends ❤️🇺🇸🇬🇧🐶🐌🥳🍻🍷
Even though the world is all reels and tiktoks, I Even though the world is all reels and tiktoks, I am still over here blogging about running & life 😆 Check out my recap of my 41st marathon, link in profile 🤓
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#vienna #vcm2023 #viennacitymarathon #instarunner #runnerblog
Vienna City Marathon 2023, marathon #41! It was a Vienna City Marathon 2023, marathon #41! It was a challenging one for me, the heat/sun (though not as sunburned as Boston 2022!), tummy troubles, painful side stitches (which can be from over OR under hydrating?) . But I’m proud of myself for sticking with it for the full 42km.  The support was great, pretty flat course, LOVED that they played Blue Danube Waltz at the start line 🎼
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Love for the marathon still strong 🏅🇦🇹❤️ Next up, Marathon du Médoc (def just for fun) and then Dublin!
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#vienna #vcm #vcm2023 #marathoner #expat #toowarm #iloverunning
Just an array of pics of Matilda enjoying her long Just an array of pics of Matilda enjoying her long Easter weekend in the Lake District ❤️🐶🇬🇧
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#lakedistrict #lakedistrictuk #lakedistrictnationalpark #unitedkingdom #vizslasofengland
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