After many years of wishing for one, we finally purchased a treadmill! Hallelujah! . It's my new best friend (after Matilda, of course.) We are going to be spending a lot of time together, this treadmill and me. And so far, so good! No one to hover over my shoulder waiting for their turn, no reset at 60 minutes. No need to pack a bag and drive to the gym. Nope! Just walk down a few Continue Reading
Weekly Recap: Not the best start to Boston training…
Well, not a very exciting week to recap. It was a bit of a bust. I know that this post is going to sound a little dramatic; I apologize in advance. There are people with real problems in the world; mine are trivial. But alas. It was supposed to be my first official week of Boston training. I'm back with my coach Antonio; I thought I was ready and psyched to do the work! But unfortunately, Continue Reading
Fits Do Race Reviews: The “Barkley 5k”
I listed the Barkley Marathon in my Five Favorite running documentaries list HERE. If you haven't watched it, definitely check it out! Now, I wasn't the only one in my family that was fascinated by this crazy race- my sister Cresta was too! So as the host of Thanksgiving this year, she organized a family fun run version of this race- our own "Barkley 5k." Rather than 100+ miles like the Continue Reading
Weekly Recap: Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I hope that you had a wonderful holiday. I'm back today with my weekly recap and link-up with Jess at Jess Runs Atlanta. Be sure to join us- I'd love to read your recap! Monday: 7 miles before work at a 9:04 min/mile. Tuesday: 5 miles at 8:55 min/mile before work. My friend Christie and I were about 3.5 miles in before the sleet/hail started. Yikes! I was glad we Continue Reading
Fitness Fashion: Winter Running Must-Haves.
As you may have read in this week's recap, Minneapolis had its first snowfall last Friday. Though not much of that fresh powder stuck around, it did seem to mark the transition to winter running apparel. Friday's snowfall also led to a conversation with a 'cube mate' of mine at the office who could not believe that I run outside all winter. I tried to explain to him that its perfectly possible Continue Reading
Weekly Recap: Winter has arrived.
(The above mural is located downtown Minneapolis close to FlyFeet Running. The times do seem to be a-changin'...as well as the seasons.) Monday: 7.4 miles after work, 9 min/mile pace. It was dark, but I was still in shorts! Beautiful night. Tuesday: 5.4 miles with Tilda before work, 9 min/mile pace. Wednesday: FlyFeet Running with my friend Christie at 5:30 am. With the warm-up and the Continue Reading
Fashion Friday: A Bento Box from MM. LaFleur
Today's post veers away from Fitness/Running or even Fitness Fashion. Yet sometimes its okay to post a little outside the normal stuff, right? I figure some of you might be working professionals who are interested in fashion for the workplace as well as fitness fashion! I mean, I wish I could wear fitness fashion every day, but my 'real-life' job doesn't allow for that. I work in an office with Continue Reading