We runners face a multitude of challenges along each of our running journeys- some nutritional, some physical, some mental. Each challenge can be incredibly frustrating- I know. My running club friend Betsy considers herself to be “injury-prone” and has had her own set of challenges, but she recently set a HUGE PR at the Twin Cities Marathon in 2015. She graciously offered to share her running Continue Reading
Weekly Recap and How Not to Be Afraid of Running with Other Runners
By Cool JThis was a big running week for me, though for no apparent reason. It just worked out that I was able to meet up with friends multiple times, and ended up running every weekday.Weekly Fitness Recap:Monday: Veteran’s Day! Ran 5.75 snowy/cold miles with Abby. Then “strength training” at Vertical Endeavors (Read my review HERE)Tuesday: Ran 5.9 early morning miles with Continue Reading
Fit Fanatic: The Carbo-Load!
By JessMost of you have probably heard the term "carbo-loading". Even if you're not a runner, perhaps a runner friend of yours has mentioned it, as they scarf down a plate of fettuccine! Or, if you've done a full marathon or a half, there might have been a pasta feed the night before. This tradition is quite common, but is there science behind the pasta pig down!!?? I turned to the Continue Reading
Featured Fit: The Calhoun Beach Running Club Capitol Run!
By JessAt the end of each official marathon training season, the Calhoun Beach Running Club organizes a "Capitol Run."{the Twin Cities Marathon finishes here!}What's a Capitol Run???A Capitol Run is an awesome, well-organized CBRC training run to the state capitol building! This run involves 20-22 miles of the Twin Cities Marathon course; FYI- the Twin Cities marathon ends at the capitol in Continue Reading