By Jess in MinneapolisHave you ever been to a Cirque du Soleil show? I have seen a few of them: a traveling show in Minneapolis, and a couple different ones in Las Vegas. I was always impressed by the aerial performers. I knew that the moves they were doing just had to be challenging, but I had no idea just how challenging.Let’s just say that I will have a greater appreciation for those Continue Reading
Fit Fanatic: New Year’s Day Run in the Freezing Cold.
By Jess in MinneapolisHappy New Year! We are going through a crazy cold spell here in Minneapolis. The high on New Year's Day was only 0 degrees, and when I woke up, it was -7 with a "feels like" temperature of -20. I would normally just head to the treadmill, but a few brave souls had organized a New Year's Day run to start off 2014, and I didn't want to miss out on the....fun? Fun? Is that Continue Reading
Happy New Year: A Look Back at 2013….
By Jess in MinneapolisThe other night I was chatting with my friend Kelly about the possibility of her doing another guest post (which I believe she is going to do; it will be about a unique and healthy start to 2014!) She mentioned how the blog is like a journal, documenting all the experiences and events of my life, (many of which she is also a part of), and I realized just how true that Continue Reading
Weekly Recap: The end of Decembrrrrrr….
Jess in MinneapolisLast week was a little weird, with Christmas right smack dab in the middle. Next week will be another odd one, with New Year's Day on Wednesday. The weather has been all over the place as well, with some days so cold that the high temperature was well below zero, and then there have been balmy days like yesterday, where we nearly reached 40 degrees. Ay, caramba!Due to the crazy Continue Reading
Functional Fit: Goodbye to Dome Running….
By Jess in MinneapolisGoodbye, Metrodome running. You've been good to us. You've been keeping runners warm for thirty years- long before I moved to Minneapolis and long before I ever would have dreamed of running on a Metrodome concourse in the winter.But the time has come to say goodbye. Tonight was the LAST night of dome running. The dome will soon be torn down to make room for a new Viking Continue Reading
Weekly Recap: Almost Christmas Time!
By Jess in MinneapolisMerry-almost-Christmas to you all!The past week flew by. Work is getting a little crazy with year-end approaching and I have been busy, like many of you, with some last minute shopping. I also had a cookie exchange/book club combo on Thursday night: not exactly Fitness, Fashion, or Fitness Fashion related, but hey, a little indulgence this time of year is okay!There Continue Reading
Fits Do Fitness Class Reviews: Flywheel – Gold Coast
By Jess in MinneapolisRemember when I was in Chicago for my friend's 30th birthday? Well, I was still injured and unable to run at that time (not anymore though. I'm running again, woo-hoo!). The injury meant that I was unable to participate in all the Santa Hustle 5k fun that the rest of the girls did Saturday morning. I still wanted to get in some sort of a workout, so I signed up to Continue Reading