Hi friends! I'm logging in to write a (hopefully) quick marathon recap while I'm sitting here at Crater Lake Lodge in Crater Lake National Park, enjoying views like this: Pretty breathtaking, right? So I ran my 14th marathon on Saturday, and checked Oregon off the 50 state list as my 12th state. My official time was 4:00:57. It was nowhere near what I had hoped for, but it was still such Continue Reading
Fitting Remarks: Travel Itineraries and Marathon Mantras!
By Cool J in MinneapolisTomorrow, we head out for our week-long tour of the grand ol' state of Oregon. Said tour will include a 26.2 mile foot tour of the coastal town of Newport!Newport, Oregon!I have re-adjusted my marathon goal slightly, as my training didn't go exactly as planned, and the previous goal now feels a little aggressive...though the weather appears to be in our favor!If you Continue Reading
Fits Do Race Reviews: The Memorial Day Pub Run
By Cool J in MinneapolisHappy Memorial day, friends! I hope you are enjoying your long weekend. The Calhoun Beach Running Club celebrated yesterday with the 4th Annual Memorial Day Pub Run!This event is not a sanctioned run, nor is it open to the public (CBRC members only) but it does have a very sophisticated website: http://memorialdaypubrun.com. Basically, you run from bar to bar, Continue Reading
Guest Fits: A Running Themed Baby Shower!
Guest Post from Meggan (friend of Cool J in Minneapolis)A few weekends ago, I was in Kalamazoo to visit my parents. Unfortunately, that meant I had to miss a friend's baby shower that was held that same weekend. I was sad to have missed the event, but fortunately, one of the hosts offered to do a guest post about the shower, so you (and I) can read about all the fun! Now, why would I want a Continue Reading
Weekend Review: I Wanna Rock!
By Cool J in MinneapolisHi! Did you have a good weekend? Run a marathon or half? I know that Green Bay and Fargo were both this weekend, and apparently both were a little steamy.I hope that if you participated in either, that it wasn't too hot to enjoy the experience. The heat can be brutal for 26.2 miles...trust me, I know from experience!It's a gloomy, rainy Sunday night here in Minneapolis, Continue Reading
Friday’s Favorite Fit: TOMS!
By Cool J in MinneapolisHappy Friday, friends!Today's installment of Friday's Favorite Fit is an item that is the right fit for casual Friday at the office....TOMS!sourceToms. Don't you love them? I bet most of you have at least one pair, right? Personally, I believe I have five pairs. But I love them! They are so comfy. Seriously. And I just like the way they look! You can wear them with Continue Reading
Fit Do Race Reviews: Borgess Run for the Health of It Half Marathon
By LL in KCMOOn May 5th, Jess and I ran the Borgess Run for the Health of It Half Marathon in Kalamazoo, MI. We chose this half marathon to run together as we wanted to run with our dad for his first half. We all agreed that it was a good race overall. You would expect it to be, though, since the half marathon has been held for 34 years. However, Jess and I both agreed that we likely would not run Continue Reading