By Cool J in MinneapolisHi! Did you have a good weekend? Run a marathon or half? I know that Green Bay and Fargo were both this weekend, and apparently both were a little steamy.I hope that if you participated in either, that it wasn't too hot to enjoy the experience. The heat can be brutal for 26.2 miles...trust me, I know from experience!It's a gloomy, rainy Sunday night here in Minneapolis, Continue Reading
Failed Fit: Running in the Rain
Just as Sven Sundgaard predicted, our long run this morning was plagued by lots of rain. Though the rain did finally let up after 12 miles (out of 17 total), we were all quite soaked by the end. So how does one survive a rainy run? I have a few tidbits of advice. Please share any others that you have! 1. First, invest in a nice waterproof or water resistant running jacket. I have the Brooks Continue Reading
Fits Do Race Reviews: Lake Minnetonka 1/2 Marathon
By JessieThe Lake Minnetonka 1/2 Marathon was held on Sunday, May 6, rain or shine (that last bit turned out to be pretty important!)Packet pickup was held on Saturday, May 5 from 9 am- 6 pm at the Optum Health Performance center in Eden Prairie.There was plenty of parking at packet pickup, but not much to see at the expo. We grabbed our bags and headed out.Check out these cute light blue dri-fit Continue Reading
Failed Fit: Running in the Rain
By JessieIt's raining out there, Minneapolis! It's wet, it's muddy, and it's probably not your favorite time to run.But don't fret! Just because it's raining, doesn't mean you should skip your run. My husband and I ran the Twin Cities Marathon in 2008, when it was pouring rain the entire time. And afterwards, we both remarked on what an adventure it was. We still had good experiences.Rain does not Continue Reading