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Where to Run: Havana, Cuba

March 3, 2017 By Jessie Benson Leave a Comment

I have a really cool guest post for you guys today written by my friend Gina, who just recently visited Cuba. She's here to tell you all about running in Cuba! (For other "Where to Run" posts, check out this page) Where to Run, Havana, Cuba by Gina You should go to Cuba. And you should go now. It is a country where an amalgam of three centuries—19th, 20th, and 21st—create a culture unlike Continue Reading

Guest Post: Running in the Democratic Republic of Congo

February 12, 2016 By Jessie Benson Leave a Comment

I have an awesome guest post today by my friend Betsy from the Calhoun Beach Running Club (who also did this guest post.) She recently traveled to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and is here to share her experience running there. Here is her story! It's amazing the kinds of connections runners forge over the miles of marathon training, and the places those connections will take Continue Reading

Where to Run in Philadelphia!

July 2, 2015 By Jessie Benson 5 Comments

If you're new to the Right Fits, I have been slowly putting together my "Where to Run" page. This page is your one-stop site for personalized tips on where to run in a variety of locations across the world! I welcome any guest posts about a place that you know well. Just shoot me an email! Today, I have a guest post from the lovely Sara Welle from Sweaty Ponytail and Minneapolis Running. She Continue Reading

Where to Run in La Crosse, Wisconsin

June 4, 2015 By Jessie Benson 6 Comments

My friend Lindsey wrote the following post with all you need to know about where to run in La Crosse, Wisconsin! After reading this post, I think I'm going to plan a little road trip to this beautiful city...maybe for the Maple Leaf Half Marathon for Oktoberfest! Read on and enjoy! I grew up in La Crosse and spent many afternoons running along Losey Boulevard and in Hixon Forest as a teenager, Continue Reading

Where to Run in the Cayman Islands

May 28, 2015 By Jessie Benson 6 Comments

My friend Phil, who lives in the Cayman Islands, has written the following post, providing you with all you need to know about running in the Cayman Islands. Please enjoy and reference this on your next vacation to these beautiful islands! Whilst Grand Cayman is 26 miles long by some 7-8 miles wide, and tourists visit most parts of the island, this guide assumes that you are staying on the Continue Reading

Where to Run in Chicago (And What to Know)

April 22, 2015 By Jessie Benson 6 Comments

My friend Heather has graciously written a guest post for you about where to run in Chicago and what to know! Enjoy! Chicago, America’s second city, is known for deep dish pizza, cutting edge comedy and pioneering architecture. But few people are aware that Chicago actually boasts one of the more vibrant running communities in the country. We all know that Midwestern runners are some of the Continue Reading

Where to Run in Turks & Caicos

March 12, 2015 By Jessie Benson 2 Comments

In March 2014, we took  a short beach vacation to Turks & Caicos. We were training for the Flying Pig Marathon at the time and needed to fit in a long run. Where to run? Ahead of time I found this route on USATF's website. This 14 mile loop is flat and mostly on sidewalks. We were staying at the Windsong Resort in Provendenciales on Grace Bay, so we could start the run right from our 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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