We started our second day of exploring in Berlin with full-body massages at the ONO Spa within our hotel, the Mandala Hotel. They felt so great on our sore muscles, and when they were done, we were all set for more exploring. We started the day in such a decadent and peaceful way with massages. It was a sharp contrast to what we did next. I understand that the following tour has nothing to do Continue Reading
Fits on the Road: Exploring Berlin, Germany Part 1
By Jess in MinneapolisThe primary reason we were in Berlin last week was of course the Berlin Marathon. But post-race, we had a solid three days to explore this interesting city.Monday morning, we were up early to walk over to the Reichstag building. If you recall, this building was close to the staging area before the marathon, so we had already taken a few pictures in front of it on race 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
Fits Do Race Reviews: The Berlin Marathon 2013
I’m back from Germany, recovering from the jet lag, and ready to share my Berlin Marathon experience with you all! When I was preparing for this race, I did a lot of googling for "Berlin Marathon tips" or "Berlin Marathon reviews." I ended up reading a lot of other bloggers recaps from previous year's races. And I ate those recaps up! Seriously, I found them very valuable in my preparation, and 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
Berlin Marathon Finishers!
By Jess in MinneapolisGuten Tag! I did it- marathon #15 is complete. My first international marathon. Final time: 3:59:39. Just barely squeaked in under four hours, but I'll take it. Jet lag to blame? The crazy insane crowded water stops? The missing Gatorade, replaced by hot tea at the water stops? #noexcuses I suppose. Afterall, a world record was broken today (amazing!)I'm excited about the Continue Reading
Guest Post: The Surly Trail Loppet Half Marathon Race Review
Readers, you are in for a treat! Today we have a guest post from two of my dearest friends who are also the most awesome running buddies, Kelly and Abby, as they share their review of the Surly Trail Loppet Half Marathon! Abby and Kelly here for a guest post!You may have read about this little Surly Trail Loppet event in past posts as Jess has been with us for a few of the Continue Reading