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Failed Fit: When You Gotta Go, You Gotta Go….
OMG, where is the nearest bathroom? I need it now! Do you think that bush/tree/garbage can is big enough to hide me? What makes better toilet paper- a sock or a leaf? If you have ever had to ask yourself these questions…rest assured, you are not alone. In fact, maybe this is a sign that you are a TRUE runner. Nearly pooped your pants on a run? Badge of honor. Have you ever Continue Reading
Fundamental Fit: Shoveling Snow
By LL (in Kansas City)I know when I say this, all of you who live farther north in the Midwest are rolling your eyes. My Minnesota and Wisconsin friends and family are wondering what happened to this Wisconsin girl. But, yesterday's KC snowstorm was horrible - over 10 inches of snow in less than 4 hours!For a town that hasn't seen double digit snow falls in almost 2 decades (and a girl who hasn't Continue Reading
Fit Fanatic: Dome Delight!
By Cool J in MinneapolisAnother cold day in Minneapolis means another workout at the Dome!I gave you all the gory details in this POST, but here are the basics and some useful links again:http://runmdra.org/files/Dome_Handout_11-12.pdfhttp://www.runmdra.org/index.php/programs/12-dome-runningEvery Tuesday and Thursday through March 21 MDRA (Minnesota Distance Running Association) Continue Reading
Fitting Remarks: When To Replace Running Shoes
By Cool J in MinneapolisI recently purchased a new pair of Brooks Adrenalines, and I plan to track my mileage closely with this pair. Historically, I have usually replaced the shoes around 400 miles, but maybe I should be doing so earlier?According to a recent article in the NY Times, I could be risking injury by not replacing the shoes more frequently.Thanks to a run club friend for finding this Continue Reading
Failed Fit? Snowboarding in the Midwest…
By Cool J in MinneapolisHi readers! How was your weekend? Mine is still continuing on, as I have off of work tomorrow for President's Day. Woo-hoo!Weekly recap?Lots of running here.Monday- morning run with Abby and KellyTuesday- morning run with Abby and KellyWednesday- complete rest day. I had planned to go to kettlebells, but got stuck at work. Failed fit!Thursday- Valentine's Day morning tempo Continue Reading
Functional Fit: Exercises for Skiing
{Jess and me - Big Sky 2012}By LLAs Jess and I (and our husbands) prepare for our annual ski trip, I have begun to worry about how crippled I will be after my first day out in the powder of Big Sky. Normally, my husband and I would have spent a few days at a local "hill" to give our muscles a chance to be conditioned. Unfortunately, with us not living near good ski hills and having a mild winter Continue Reading