By Cool JI posted "here" about last weekend's long run, which was completed earlier than usual on Saturday morning. Just like my running friends that morning, Dusters and I also hit the road right after the run for a relaxing weekend at the cabin. Definitely wore the compression socks on the drive!This girl LOVES the cabin more than anything... Since my long run was DONE (yay!) Continue Reading
Creating Fits: Bib & Medal Holder
Previously, I posted about creating fits to display your fits. I showed the wooden medal display that my father made each of his road racing daughters. Don't get me wrong, I love the display that I have, but I was excited to come across this display through Etsy. It has two pieces - Race Bibs and Running Medals. I have already shared the concept with my dad, but wanted to share this will other Continue Reading
Fit Fanatic: Renegade Long Run
By Cool JOur training schedule called for 18-20 miles today. After last week's solo & challenging 19 miler, and with next week's 20 mile race on the horizon (The Ready to Rock 20 Miler in White Bear Lake), I decided that 18 miles was plenty for me this week.Luckily, my friend Meggan agreed. She and her boyfriend Andy needed to hit the road for the cabin today, so she suggested meeting at 6 am Continue Reading
Fitting Remarks: The Runner’s Rule Book
By Cool JLL gave the D-man this perfect book for his birthday:Though his birthday was in July, she gave him the book this past weekend in the Dells. It is a highly entertaining book for runners, and I plan to 'share' several of its chapters in future posts! But I definitely want to "source" this, so please, please, please go pick up your own copy! The author is Mark Remy, along with the Continue Reading
Failed Fits at the Minnesota State Fair
By Cool JThe "Great Minnesota Get-Together" started last weekend. This two week event is quirky, kitschy, entertaining, and tasty. My husband loves it, and it wouldn't be a true summer for him without a day at the second biggest fair in the country!We usually spend a day here after a long run on the weekend, but this year, we had to squeeze in our fair time on a weekday. The D-man and I took Continue Reading
Fit Fanatic: Marathon Pace
By Cool JWe're six weeks out from the Steamtown Marathon, and our training is really ramping up.We had a19 mile long run last weekend, and we have 20 on the schedule for this weekend.Race day will be here soon!After some nice, easy running in the Dells this weekend, it was workout time back at the Calhoun Beach Running Club! 85 degrees and sunny did not provide for ideal conditions for a Continue Reading
Featured Fit: Family Photos
By: Cool JWhile in Wisconsin Dells this past weekend for my parents' 40th wedding anniversary, the 5 daughters decided to treat our parents to a family photo shoot. I don't think we have had family photos taken of us since were quite young. It's very rare that all 7 of us (5 daughters, 2 parents) and all the husbands/grandkids are together at one time, so it seemed like a perfect Continue Reading