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13 Weeks until the Houston Marathon & Running in Scandinavia

October 21, 2018 By Jessie Benson 25 Comments

This weekly recap post is a unique one, as it includes a lot of running in Scandinavia! If you missed it, I shared this Fits on the Road post about the first part of our trip, which included Copenhagen, Denmark and Gothenburg, Sweden. I plan to share similar posts about the rest of our time in Norway; I'll keep this recap post a bit shorter and focused on fitness. But please stop by later this Continue Reading

Fits On The Road: Anderson Valley, California

June 2, 2017 By Jessie Benson 14 Comments

Today's post is a picture-heavy recap of our recent long weekend in Anderson Valley, California. Anderson Valley is a sparsely populated region of Northern California, abut 100 miles north of San Francisco; wine country for pinot noir fans! If you plan to visit this area in the future, hopefully this post will be of value to you. (Pin it to Pinterest for future reference!) We flew into San Continue Reading

Weekly Recap: Three Weeks Until Grandma’s Marathon

May 28, 2017 By Jessie Benson 10 Comments

Three weeks until Grandma’s Marathon... If you’re catching up, I trained hard for the Boston Marathon 6 weeks ago and am now getting ready to pace my sister Erin in Duluth in a few weeks.  Her goal is a 4:15, or a 9:40-9:45 min/mile. My recovery since Boston hasn’t been awesome- between a concussion that kept me out of running for a week and now being plagued by some annoying aches and Continue Reading

Weekly Recap: Easing Back into Running…

May 14, 2017 By Jessie Benson 10 Comments

After last week's little health scare (if you missed it, I fainted in the shower and took quite a fall), I had to take it easy for a few days- doctor's orders.  I'm also dealing with some new (unrelated to the fall) aches and pains in my left leg; I'll definitely be going to Orthology this week for some soft tissue work. With that said, I still was able to run & workout a bit this week, but Continue Reading

Weekly Recap: Happy Thanksgiving!

November 27, 2016 By Jessie Benson 5 Comments

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I hope that you had a wonderful holiday. I'm back today with my weekly recap and link-up with Jess at Jess Runs Atlanta. Be sure to join us- I'd love to read your recap! Monday: 7 miles before work at a 9:04 min/mile. Tuesday: 5 miles at 8:55 min/mile before work. My friend Christie and I were about 3.5 miles in before the sleet/hail started. Yikes! I was glad we Continue Reading

Weekly Recap: Six Weeks Until The Phoenix Marathon!

January 18, 2016 By Jessie Benson 6 Comments

Six weeks until the Phoenix Marathon. Time is flying by. This was an easier/cutback week compared to the previous week- still 60 miles total, but the workouts were definitely easier. Here's how it all worked out: Monday: Mile repeats at "tempo" pace. 2 mile warm-up, 4 mile repeats at tempo pace (7:40 min/mile), 2 minute rest in between, 1 mile cool-down, 7.75 miles total. I did this Continue Reading

Fits on the Road: Hello from Arizona!

December 20, 2015 By Jessie Benson 7 Comments

Hi all! I hope you all enjoyed the YakTrax giveaway. I'm writing this post from Arizona, where we are celebrating Christmas with my in-laws. I'm checking in with my usually recap of training for the Phoenix Marathon- just 10 weeks to go! Here's how it all worked out this week: Monday: Just like last Monday, my alarm went off in the morning and I couldn't stomach the idea of such a big 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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