By Jess in MinneapolisLast Saturday, I ran the Securian Winter Run Half Marathon, formerly known as the Frozen Half Marathon. There is also a 5k and a 10k option on race day.I ran this race as part of a bachelorette party (read all about it HERE). The bride-to-be had said we should all run it together as a "fun run." Now, I should mention that the bride-to-be's marathon PR is somewhere around Continue Reading
A Wintry Half Marathon and a Bachelorette Party!
Hey, 30 day plank challenge participants: today is a rest day, and tomorrow we do four minutes!I actually missed planking yesterday, so I needed to make it up today. I was able to do my 3.5 minutes with no break to the knees. I did rotate a few times to a side plank, but I kept working the whole 3.5 minutes. It was a challenge, but I think I am stronger than I was on 1/1/14.How do you feel? Continue Reading
Fit Challenge: 30 Day Plank Challenge
I'm checking in to see how your planks are going! Can you believe we made it to three minutes? Five minutes isn't that far away.The first time I did three minutes, I had to take a break for a few before getting back into it, but yesterday I did the three minutes straight through! That was TOUGH, but I really do think my core is getting stronger. I never would have thought that I would make it to 3 Continue Reading
Fits Do Product Reviews: Brooks Ravenna 5
In the middle of last year, I switched from the Brooks Adrenaline to the Brooks Ravenna. A physical therapist that I was seeing for my IT band issues told me that she really didn't think I need all of the stability of the Adrenaline. She recommended that I try out the Ravennas, rotating them in with my Adrenaline to see how they felt. The Ravennas are a step back in terms of Continue Reading
Gear Running Store Gift Card Giveaway!
Guess what, friends, family, and readers! I’m doing the first give-away for the Right Fits! Hold onto your running shoes, it’s a good one.Yep, I have a $50 gift card to Gear Running Store, and it could be YOURS! I have mentioned Gear many times on the Right Fits; they are one of my favorite local running stores. But don’t worry if you’re not local. You can order some signature Continue Reading
Weekly Recap and Prepping for Park City!
By Jess in MinneapolisI hope you enjoyed your weekend! Mine was a nice long one, as I had Monday off for the MLK holiday. Having that extra day was such a treat!I'm back to check in with a weekly recap of January 13-19th.In fitness fashion this week, I reviewed my pair of capris from Splits59 (read about them HERE)In fashion, I have been trying to figure out what to wear to my friend's Continue Reading
Fresh New Fit: Aerial Fitness Part 2
Two weeks ago, Dustin and I took our first Aerial Fitness class at the Stomping Ground in Minneapolis (read all about our first class HERE). We took it as part of a Groupon that I had purchased, which included two classes. This past Wednesday, we took our second class.The last time we took the class, we focused primarily on the lyra (the big metal hoop), whereas this time we spent the whole hour Continue Reading