Last weekend, I was a happy spectator for the Twin Cities Marathon. Today, I'd like to share the story of Eric Roling, who was a happy runner at the Twin Cities Marathon last weekend. I met Eric through my blog and have been excited to follow his journey a bit as he prepared for his first marathon. I thought you might enjoy hearing a bit more about it. By Eric Roling: On Sunday, I Continue Reading
Weekly Recap & Cheering for the Twin Cities Marathon 2015
Welcome to October, my favorite month of the year! October represents so many wonderful things to me- my birthday, our wedding anniversary, marathons (especially the Twin Cities Marathon!), fantastic running weather, all things fall- pumpkins, apple picking, (#sobasic)- I could go on and on about all the reasons I love October. It's seriously my favorite month and it's off to a great start so far. Continue Reading
Fitting Remarks: How People Know That You Just Ran The Twin Cities Marathon
Many of you just finished a marathon this weekend. If so, CONGRATULATIONS! You should be very proud. Even if you don't mention it, I bet people know that you just ran a marathon...they know. How, you ask? Let me give you a few sure signs that you ran the Twin Cities Marathon this weekend, or any other marathon for that matter! (On a serious note, you should really be very proud. Continue Reading
Weekly Recap: More BIC Bands and Cheering for TCM 2014!
Happy Sunday! I'm checking in with you quickly for my weekly recap of what happened last week in fitness and fitness fashion. Let's start with fitness! Monday: 11 miles with 8 hill repeats with the Calhoun Beach Running Club. It got pretty dark while we were at the hill. Next time I definitely need to bring my knuckle lights...So sad that it's already so dark so early! Tuesday: 4 easy miles Continue Reading
Fit Tip Friday: What to Wear and What NOT to Wear to the Twin Cities Marathon Expo.
If you've been watching the First Time Marathon Webinars that I have been doing with Nathan from Minneapolis Running, you've probably heeded our advice, and you've given a lot of thought to your gear for race day. Great! So, you've got your race day outfit all planned out, but have you given any thought to what to wear to the expo? I'd like to share some advice that comes from an experienced Continue Reading
Fitting Remarks: How to be a Great Marathon Spectator
This past Sunday was the Twin Cities Marathon. Lead men and lead women at mile five The past several years, Dustin and I have been out of town running marathons in other cities on TCM weekend (Milwaukee, WI; St. George, UT; Scranton, PA) We were excited to be in town this year and able to cheer for our friends who were participating. Well, maybe I was more excited than this Continue Reading
Failed Fit: What Not to Wear to the Twin Cities Marathon Expo
By Jess in MinneapolisHi everyone! I'm back in Minneapolis, and super pumped to be in town to cheer for all my friends this weekend at the Twin Cities Marathon (and remotely for my sister Cresta at the Milwaukee Marathon!) In fact, I've put together all my signs for Sunday, and I'm pretty excited about them!What do you think of this one? Ha! I figured it will make someone smile.Actually, for the Continue Reading