What a week, wasn't it? Emotionally draining. But it wasn't draining because of the running; the running definitely helped. Here's how this week went in 'base training': Monday: 7.6 mile run with my friends Lindsey and Julia before work. 1 hour barre class at The Barre Edina after work. Love those barre classes; they are great mix of core, glute work, and some serious stretching. Tuesday: Continue Reading
Fits Do Race Reviews: The Donut Run 2016
Last Sunday, I ran the "Hustle & Dough" i.e. the donut run with Mill City Running! I participated in this run in 2015, which was its inaugural year. There were a few changes this year compared to last, but the general idea was the same: a fun combination of running and donuts! Technically, it was not a "race"- there was no clock. Just a fun event; everyone is a winner! Registration Continue Reading
Fits Do Fitness Class Reviews: FlyFeet Running
FlyFeet Running is a brand new studio located in downtown Minneapolis (next to the iconic Bob Dylan mural.) It was founded by an ex-Target VP / marathoner Kristin Shane. "Fly Feet, which offers group running classes in a setting similar to spin classes, plans to open this fall in about 5,800 sq. ft. on the building’s first floor, fronting Fifth Street South and adjacent to the world-famous Bob Continue Reading
Weekly Recap: A Toe Prognosis and a Donut Run!
What a gorgeous week in the Twin Cities, wasn't it? If this weather could just stick around for a while longer, I would be very happy. I tried to get outside as much as I could to enjoy the treat Mother Nature gave us (i.e. temps in the 60/70's in November!) Monday: 7.6 miles in the morning at a 9:20 min/mile pace. I had to get my run done before work so I could hand out candy to Trick or Continue Reading
Why Runners Shouldn’t Wear High Heels: A Cautionary Tale!
Today's fitting remark for runners is simple: Don't wear high heels! I know, I know. They are so cute. And dresses and skirts look so much better with some sort of heel- at least a wedge, right? Listen to my PSA. You love running right? It's not worth it! Not for this runner. I will sacrifice style from here on out in the name of running. I'm investing in more pairs of shoes from THIS Continue Reading
Weekly Recap: Happy Halloween!
Happy Sunday! I hope you enjoyed the last weekend in October. It was also the last weekend before Daylight Savings Time...which means we are quickly approaching even darker running than before! If you haven't broken out your head lamp yet, it's probably time to do so :) It was a really busy week for me at work, with over 60 hours there (which is a lot for me). I fit in what I could Continue Reading
Fitness Fashion: New Balance for J.Crew
New Balance for J.Crew. New Balance + J.Crew = A perfect partnership! New Balance has been killing it lately with their fitness fashion and I am still a loyal J.Crew fan (even though some say their quality has decreased; I still love them!) A large portion of my non-fitness wardrobe is from J.Crew. With this new partnership, a portion of my fitness wardrobe will be from J.Crew too! A Continue Reading