By: Cool JSome may say that I'm a bit of a fanatic when it comes to running. For a lot of people, a marathon is something you only do once. It's something that you check of your list of "things to do before I die", and that's the end of it. For me, I was hooked at the first finish line, and I keep coming back for more. Tomorrow will be my 10th attempt at 26.2 miles, and each time the Continue Reading
Fit #8: St. George Marathon
By JessieThis Saturday, my husband and I are running the St. George, Utah marathon. We are slowly trying to run a full marathon in every state. This is my 10th marathon, but only my 8th state:1. Minnesota- (Twin Cities Marathon 2005, Twin Cities Marathon 2008)2. Wisconsin- (Lakefront Milwaukee Marathon, 2010)3. Missouri- (Go! St. Louis Marathon 2011)4. Michigan- (Grand Rapids Marathon Continue Reading
Race Reviews: Women Run the Cities!
By JessieThis past weekend, I ran the "Women Run the Cities" 10 mile. It's only a week before my marathon in St. George, Utah, but the schedule called for ten miles, so why not get a cool medal for doing it? I was careful not to push myself, since I really shouldn't be racing a week before the marathon.The race was along the river road. The weather was PERFECT- a clear, cool, no wind day. I Continue Reading