Happy Sunday! I'm back as normal with my weekly recap of training. If you only stop in for the recap, be sure to check out this 're-post' for a laugh: Fitting Remarks: How to Talk to Runners: Advice From a Non-Runner My recap of the Brookings Marathon is also posted: Fits Do Race Reviews: The Brookings Marathon I also wanted to post a quick plug for my coaching services- I have Continue Reading
Fitting Remarks: How to Talk to Runners: Advice From a Non-Runner
This is an old post that I'm re-sharing again for your enjoyment! It's a guest post from a friend of mine who would like to remain anonymous. The opinions expressed in this post do not reflect the opinions of the Right Fits…enjoy!) Let’s be out with it; talking with runners can be difficult. At one point, everyone’s had it happen to them. You have a friend that’s a runner. Then you have another Continue Reading
Weekly Recap: 24 Weeks Until Indianapolis!
Happy Memorial Day! I hope you are all having a wonderful holiday. I didn't have a chance to share my weekly recap yesterday, but I did publish my marathon recap of the Brookings Marathon. Check it out! I shared in the Brookings Marathon recap that my next full marathon will be the Indianapolis Marathon on November 9th, which is 24 weeks away. Lots of time to train! I plan to do plenty of shorter Continue Reading
Fits Do Race Reviews: The Brookings Marathon
On May 11, 2019, I ran my 32nd marathon, the Brookings Marathon in South Dakota. It was my 21st state in my 50-state marathon quest. I ran this marathon with my sister Erin; I called myself her "pacer," but in reality, I just ran it with her for the experience...because I love running marathons with her! I wasn't ever planning to run a particular pace and hold that pace no matter what happened Continue Reading
Weekly Recap: Recovering from Marathon #32
Hi there! I'm on a flight back to Minneapolis from Tampa, Florida so I think this will be a short post. I was in Florida for my sister Emily's 40th birthday celebration. I come from a relatively big family; I have 4 sisters- yep, FIVE girls in the family! The oldest sister celebrated her 40th in NYC (read about that trip here), then Erin (with whom I just ran the Brookings marathon) with Continue Reading
Weekly Recap: The Week of the Brookings Marathon
Happy Sunday! I'm here with a short recap of the week before the Brookings Marathon, which I ran with my sister yesterday. (Dustin ran it too- his 4th marathon in 5 months!) I'll be back later this week with a full recap of the race! Monday: Track Monday! 3 mile warm-up to get to the track, then 1x800m with 400m recovery, then 4x200m fast with 200m recovery, 1x800m again, and 2 mile cool-down. 8 Continue Reading
Weekly Recap: 1 Week Until the Brookings Marathon
Happy Sunday and welcome to May! I'm so glad spring is in full swing; it's wonderful to run outside without worrying about whether or not the trails will be icy, isn't it? Here's how training went this past week for the Brookings Marathon that I will be running with my sister (her goal is around 4:20-4:25): Monday: 6.65 miles with my friend Christie before work, Discover Strength Continue Reading