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One Week Until the Atlanta Marathon!

February 23, 2020 By Jessie Benson 43 Comments

Only one week until the Atlanta marathon (and cheering for the Olympic Trials the day before!) So excited! The weather looks pretty good too; it is going to be a fun weekend, all about running! Before I dive into my recap of training, I want to point you towards my review of the SQUID GO ice/compression device. I shared my experience in THIS POST. Check it out and let me know what you Continue Reading

Weekly Recap: 2 Weeks Until the Houston Marathon

January 6, 2019 By Jessie Benson 29 Comments

Happy Sunday! I'm here with my weekly recap of training for the Houston Marathon, which is coming up in just two short weeks! (P.S. the pic above is courtesy of the talented Ami Koch Photography!) (another P.S. If you missed it, be sure to check out my recap of all 2018 HERE!) Here's how training went this past week: Monday: New Year's Eve! I did have to work, but was done a bit early. Continue Reading

Weekly Recap: 16 Weeks Post-Broken Leg

June 10, 2018 By Jessie Benson 36 Comments

Sixteen weeks post-broken leg: I think it's about time to start counting down to something fun and exciting, right? Hopefully soon! If you’re new to this blog, you can read my story in Runner’s World HERE.  This post, this post, and this post are also a great place to catch up. I was an avid marathoner and was well into training for the Antarctica Marathon when I broke my tibia and fibula on a Continue Reading

Weekly Recap: 13 Weeks Until the Boston Marathon!

January 15, 2017 By Jessie Benson 9 Comments

Happy Sunday all! How was your fitness and fitness fashion this week? Let me know in the comments! After last week's 60 mile week, my coach had me do a bit of a cutback this week. There was still one intense workout, but overall, this was an easier week. Lower mileage, no doubles, more resting. Here's how it went down: Monday: Tempo workout! 2 miles to warm-up, 6 miles at a 7:35 pace, 2 Continue Reading

Weekly Recap: Thank Goodness for the Treadmill!

December 18, 2016 By Jessie Benson 2 Comments

All I can say about this week is thank goodness for my treadmill. Minneapolis was hit this week with a CRAZY cold spell- cold even for Minneapolis. Combined with a very long and busy work at week (I ended up with 65 hours at the office- that's a lot for me), I didn't have a ton of time to do much more than squeeze in my miles early in the morning in the basement on the Landice. I love that Continue Reading

Fitting Remarks: How We Chose Our Treadmill.

December 8, 2016 By Jessie Benson 9 Comments

After many years of wishing for one, we finally purchased a treadmill! Hallelujah! . It's my new best friend (after Matilda, of course.) We are going to be spending a lot of time together, this treadmill and me. And so far, so good! No one to hover over my shoulder waiting for their turn, no reset at 60 minutes. No need to pack a bag and drive to the gym. Nope! Just walk down a few Continue Reading

Weekly Recap: Not the best start to Boston training…

December 4, 2016 By Jessie Benson 13 Comments

Well, not a very exciting week to recap. It was a bit of a bust. I know that this post is going to sound a little dramatic; I apologize in advance. There are people with real problems in the world; mine are trivial. But alas. It was supposed to be my first official week of Boston training. I'm back with my coach Antonio; I thought I was ready and psyched to do the work! But unfortunately, Continue Reading

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My first time skiing (well, snowboarding) the Alps My first time skiing (well, snowboarding) the Alps was a success, and by success I mean it didn’t end with a helicopter evacuation after an epic knee injury like the last Wedel sister who skied the Alps (hi @emariecantu 😉)

I’ve snowboarded quite a few US resorts and Europe was different in a few ways:
1: Lift tickets are cheap! Only €60 a day vs. $200+ in the US
2: It’s all about the coffee breaks, fondue lunches, and après ski (for the locals, not for us. See video from La Folie Douce as example 🥳)
3: Nothing is “out-of-bounds”. Ski at your own risk. You’re responsible for your own rescue cost. 
4: The trails are rated green, blue, red, and black. No double black diamond rating, just a ton of off-piste. The mountain is huge.
5: Food and wine is expensive but mostly good.
6:  It wasn’t that busy for us but when it was, the lift lines were chaos, every man for himself 🤣
Run commuting! 🏃‍♀️👩‍💻 . I did it Run commuting! 🏃‍♀️👩‍💻
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I did it in Mpls too but it’s much more common in London; my office has showers + towels + lockers + blowdryers/flat irons. There are always other runners & cyclists getting ready in the morning & I see many other runners on my run in with their packs on! My shortest route is just over 4 miles (Hampstead to Leicester Square) but I can always lengthen it if I want (though the backpack is pretty heavy in the winter.) It’s a really fun option that I’m glad I can do on occasion. Have you tried it?
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#runcommute #london #londonrunner #commute #skipthetraffic #ultimatedirection #fastpakher20
15 weeks until marathon #41, the @vienna_city_mara 15 weeks until marathon #41, the @vienna_city_marathon ! Excited to kick off a fresh training block here in London 🇬🇧🏃‍♀️ Guessing there will be lots of rainy & muddy miles in my future 😆
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#viennacitymarathon #vienna #viennaaustria #marathontraining #iloverunning
2022 in 53 pictures! 2022 in 53 pictures!
Last post on the grid about Lapland, I swear!😁 Last post on the grid about Lapland, I swear!😁 We did a husky sled 5k with Tundra Huskies; I was worried about whether I would be comfortable with how the dogs were treated but these pups seemed very well cared for and they seemed to LOVE pulling the sled! I was “so brave” & even drove the sled. Afterwards we got to give some snuggles to the retired pups ❤️🐕🥶🇫🇮
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#huskie #tundrahuskie #finland #lapland #huskyridesinfinland
A unique experience overnight in what was basicall A unique experience overnight in what was basically an igloo in Lapland! Not sure I could do it more than one night though 😆
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#finland #lapland #snowhotel #laplandfinland #laplandsnowvillage #cold #brrr
The stunning light above the Arctic Circle! #levi The stunning light above the Arctic Circle! #levi #lapland #finland #arcticcircle #travel #winterwonderland
I was told it didn’t snow in London. I’d like I was told it didn’t snow in London. I’d like a refund please. 🇬🇧💔🥶
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#londonsnow #london #minnesotaninlondon #expat #londonexpat #winter
Exploring the Buda side of the Danube via a run 🏃🏼🏃‍♀️ 
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#fishermansbastion #budapest #hungary #runexploring #buda #danube #europe
Dustin and I “participated” in our family turk Dustin and I “participated” in our family turkey trot from afar (he did his yesterday in the rain ☔️). Thanksgiving is kinda my family’s thing, as it’s the holiday where all 4 of my sisters + partners + kids + my parents all get together vs Christmas; there’s always a race of some kind, often a lip sync competition, a clothing swap, maybe a squabble or two (& bets on who causes the drama) and endless laughs. It’s weird not being there this year, especially since it’s the first without my mom 😕. But my dad is keeping traditions alive & sent us our “bibs” to join in from London. ❤️🦃🏃‍♀️🏃🏼 (and I’m so glad the rest of my sisters will be there for him.)
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Cherish your family traditions and give your family a hug for me 🙂
“Danube River Cruise.” aka, “We are too old “Danube River Cruise.” aka, “We are too old for a booze cruise.” 😂
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#budapest #hungary #budapest🇭🇺 #danube #danuberiver #boozecruise
Putting more Porto on the grid 🤩🇵🇹 . . . Putting more Porto on the grid 🤩🇵🇹
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#portugal #porto #onthegrid #travel #marathon #portomarathon #iloveportugal #iloveporto #wanderlust #europe
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