Another week has passed us by and fall has definitely arrived in Minneapolis. I am not quite ready to pull out my fall jacket. I'm going to resist as long as I can! The cooler temps have made running a bit more pleasurable though. Speaking of running, here is how last week turned out in Fitness: Monday: 10 miles with 7 hill repeats in the middle. I did this workout with the Calhoun Beach Continue Reading
Fitting Remarks: Marathon Fueling for First Timers
Hi all! I've been working with Nathan Freeburg of Minneapolis Running on a weekly series of webinars for first time marathoners. You can watch the first one of this series below and you can sign up for the next one HERE It's more fun if you participate live as you can ask us questions directly while we're talking. Nathan has been running for twenty years and is very close to qualifying for Continue Reading
Fit Tip Friday : Yoga Poses for Runners
I have a guest post for this week's installment of Fit Tip Friday! My friend/yoga instructor Meggan graciously agreed to share with you this post about Yoga for Runners! Thanks Meggan! Happy National Yoga Month! I bet if you’re reading this, you’re probably a runner and maybe dabble in yoga or just don’t do yoga at all. BUT you know you should incorporate more yoga into your training but just Continue Reading
Fits Do Race Reviews: The City of Lakes Half Marathon
This past Sunday, I ran the Jeff Winter City of Lakes half marathon. I believe this race was the original Minneapolis marathon (you can read about the history of the race HERE). Then it was changed to a 25k. This year was the first year that it was changed to a half marathon. The course starts at Beard's Plaisance on Lake Harriet. It goes around Lake Harriet to Lake Calhoun back to Lake Harriet Continue Reading
Tilda Tuesday: Woofstock 2014
Last week, Tilda Tuesday was a post to let you know about the upcoming Woofstock festival. The festival is now behind us, but I thought you might enjoy some pictures from that adorable event! Woofstock was held in downtown Linden Hills at 43rd and Upton. That block was shut down to traffic for the day. All the local businesses are involved in the event, as well as a dozen different dog Continue Reading
Weekly Recap: Two Races in a Week and a Run MSP Singlet
A really short weekly recap today for you guys... I am so glad you enjoyed this morning's interview with Elizabeth Turner! I will pass along all your incredible feedback to her. She is definitely an inspiration. I loved her tips for staying mentally strong the most. I plan to try them out at the OBX marathon! I just returned from a hill workout, which probably wasn't my smartest idea after Continue Reading
Interview with an Elite: Elizabeth Turner
I have a special treat for you today- an interview with elite runner Elizabeth (Liz) Turner! Liz at the finish line of the Boston Marathon 2013 I met Liz through the Calhoun Beach Running Club, though she races with the Twin Cities Track Club and is part of the Saucony Hurricane elite team. She recently moved here from New Mexico, and she is such an enthusiastic Continue Reading