It's that time of year again...time for the Minnesota State Fair!I posted about the fair last summer as a Failed Fit- you can read that post HERE. I called it a failed fit because it includes some unhealthy eats. Nonetheless, it's a yearly tradition for Dustin and me, even though it's not the healthiest day of our summer.I think in some states, the state fair is not that big of a deal. Yet in Continue Reading
Friday’s Favorite Fit: The Best Carbo-Loading Recipe for Runners!
Jess in MinneapolisThe Rights Fits is about Fitness, Fashion, and Fitness Fashion. We rarely delve into the realms of healthy eating/cooking, as so many healthy living bloggers do. I’m sorry if you came here hoping for recipes with protein powder, almond butter, and GOJI berries! Not that there’s anything wrong with those recipe-filled blogs. I read them daily for ideas myself! I Continue Reading
The Right Fit for a Pedal Pub
Jess in MinneapolisThis past Saturday, Dustin and I joined in on an awesome 30th birthday celebration that was hosted on one of these: A Pedal Pub!Have you tried one before? This was my first time. I had heard that they are a ton of fun, so I was definitely looking forward to this party!The two pedal pubs for this birthday celebration were rented from 3-5 pm; yes, right in the middle of Continue Reading
Fits Do “Race” Reviews: Surly Furious Five Mile Run
Jess in MinneapolisLast Wednesday, I had planned to have a cross training day by taking a kettlebell class at Balance Fitness. However, when my friend contacted me to let me know that she had signed up for the Surly Furious Five Miler that evening, but she now had a conflict, I couldn’t let her spot in the small 50-person-event go to waste. So I did what any good running friend would do, and Continue Reading
Fits Do Race Reviews: Madison Mini-Marathon
By Jess in MinneapolisI ran the Madison Mini-Marathon yesterday, August 17, 2013.Dustin and I were actually in Madison for my cousin's wedding, so it worked out perfectly that we could run this race as our long run Saturday morning. Two of my sisters ran it as well, though no LL this year (although she did a great job cheering for us from the sidelines!)This was the fifth year of this Continue Reading
Fits Do Product Reviews/Friday’s Favorite Fit: Lululemon’s Bitty Bracer Bra
By Jess in MinneapolisMen if you're reading, be forewarned. This post mentions boobs!I have struggled in the past to find the perfect sports bra- one that I can wear for 20+ mile runs, with no chafing, with no soreness....I usually have really good luck with the Moving Comfort Serena bra, but I was willing to see what else is out there.This week I splurged on the Lululemon Bitty Bracer. A friend Continue Reading
Fits on the Road: Another Cabin Weekend!
By Jess in MinneapolisI'm back from another long weekend at the cabin. These Fits on the Road At The Cabin posts are all pretty similar, I apologize. But this trip was different for a special reason: this time, we were joined by Dustin's mom and stepdad, as well as his brother, wife, and two nephews. His brother has been living in Tokyo, Japan for nearly fifteen years. He met his wife there, Continue Reading