We drove to Stockholm from Gothenburg on Friday, stopping for a quick venture into the town of Granna. Granna wasn't mentioned in any of our guide books, but one of the people at Volvo suggested that we stop there to buy some polkagris. What's polkagris? Polkagris is a red and white candy, that seems to me to be a lot like peppermint candy canes! It comes in several different shapes Continue Reading
Fits on the Road: Gothenburg, Sweden
On our first full day in Gothenburg, the D-man and I knew we had to be up early to catch our ride to the Volvo factory at 8 am. However, due to (thanks to?) jet lag, I was ready to head out for a run at 5 am. In fact, I probably would have been ready to run at 3 am! I've said it before, and I'll say it again - the best way to explore a new city is to head out for a run. Ask your hotel concierge Continue Reading
Fits on the Road: An Unexpected Workout….
By Cool JLast Wednesday, the D-man and I embarked on a week long adventure to Sweden. We came here primarily to pick up our new car as part of the European delivery program in Gothenburg, but added on 4 days in Stockholm and its surrounding archipelago, where we passed our time sight-seeing, kayaking, and running through this beautiful city. Ready to go!Our flight itinerary took us from Continue Reading
Fits Do Race Reviews: Torchlight 5k
By Cool JThe Lifetime Torchlight 5k was last night!This is a unique event that I would definitely recommend for all types of runners. It’s pretty rare to find a race on a weeknight, particularly downtown. Also, this particular race draws a lot of fans. Yes, it’s true that the spectators are probably actually lining the course because of the Aquatennial Festival parade that occurs immediately Continue Reading
Favorite Fit: Running with Your Dog in the Summer
By Cool JA few months ago, I posted about one of my favorite fits: running with Matilda. (Fit Fanatic: Running with man's best friend)She's still my running pal during the summer months; in fact, the two of us went for a nice run this morning.However, I am always a little concerned about pushing her too hard in the heat of summer. Running in the high temps is hard enough on humans; (trust me, I Continue Reading
Fits Do Race Reviews: The Marathon to Marathon
Yesterday, Dustin and I ran the Marathon to Marathon from Storm Lake, Iowa to Marathon, Iowa. The weather conditions were tough: 90+ degrees, no clouds, just glaring, hot sun on open country roads with no shade. We both finished about 20 minutes off of our goal paces (4:20 for me, 3:43 for D) but we survived, and felt proud of our accomplishments on a tough day. And more importantly, we Continue Reading
Featured Fit: Tips for Running in the Heat
By Cool JAs a follow up to my earlier post about our upcoming marathon tomorrow in the crazy heat, I would like to share this article with tips for running a marathon in the heat. Enjoy!Source:http://runnersconnect.net/running-training-articles/running-a-marathon-in-the-heatTricks for running a marathon in the heatPre coolingFirst, buy a disposable cooler bag from any drugstore to take with you to Continue Reading