Over a year ago, I shared a list, "You Know You're a Twin Cities Runner...." That post was a lot of fun to put together, so on my run today, I started brainstorming more ways that you know you're a Twin Cities runner! First, go check out that post and then read my additional ways below for You Know You're a Twin Cities Runner- Part 2! #1. You have been stopped in your tracks by the stunning Continue Reading
Fitting Remarks: Runner Safety
Runner Safety. An important topic for the Right Fits. I receive alerts from the Minneapolis police department on crime reports in my neighborhood. Last week, this report about a woman who was inappropriately grabbed and chased near Lake Harriet was one that hit close to home. It was a scary reminder that runners- male or female- are at risk, especially if running alone. I usually bring my Continue Reading
Weekly Recap: 7 Weeks Until the Richmond Marathon
I'm behind on my weekly recaps! I know that these recap posts aren't my most popular type of posts, but personally I enjoy writing them. I like reflecting back on my training each week and documenting it all down here. So stick with me please :) September 7-13: Monday: Labor Day! We were at the cabin, so Dustin joined me for my tempo run. I had 2 miles to warm-up, then 6 miles at a tempo Continue Reading
Fits on the Road in Telluride, Colorado
On Monday, I shared my race recap of the Imogene Pass Run, which was held on Saturday, September 12. That post focused on the race, but I wanted to share some of the other things that we did during this short little Colorado getaway. This is a primarily a fitness blog, but I like using it as a place to share my travels as well! Hopefully you find it useful if you ever find yourself heading to Continue Reading
Fits Do Race Reviews: The Imogene Pass Run
Last Saturday, I “ran” the Imogene Pass Run and it was intense. I put the word “ran” in quotations because no one except the elite runners at this race actually run the whole thing. The majority of participants hike a significant portion of this run. The Imogene Pass Run is a 17.1 mile race from Ouray, CO to Telluride, CO over the Imogene Pass. It climbs from 7,700 feet at the start line in Continue Reading
Fitness Fashion Friday: The Oiselle Bra-Zen
Fitness Fashion Friday is featuring the awesome Oiselle Bra-Zen! The Bra-Zen is a "seamless compression running bra." I bought it after reading about it on Katie's blog and I LOVE it. It's tight and supportive enough for me. I am wearing it in a size medium. It doesn't chafe at all! It is really supportive and keeps "the girls" in place for many, many miles. From Oiselle: "The Bra-Zen Continue Reading
Fits do Race Reviews: The Team Ortho Women Rock Half Marathon
On August 29, I ran the Team Ortho Women Rock 1/2 Marathon in St. Paul, MN. This event included a half-marathon, 10k, and 5k, as well as a 2.5k race on Friday night. There were special medals for runners who participated in three events which was called the Starlet Challenge. To earn this honor, you could run a combination of the 2.5k on Friday with 10k and 5k on Saturday, or 2.5k on Friday and Continue Reading