Hill repeats are an excellent way for runners to build strength and improve their speed. Hills make us better runners. Hills are our friends! Often times a marathon is advertised as "flat" as a reason to register. But some of the best marathons are the hilly ones. The hillier marathons are usually the most beautiful. Embrace the hills by preparing for them! Yet hill workouts aren’t just for Continue Reading
Fit Tip Friday: All About the Tempo Run
I haven't posted a Fit Tip Friday in awhile, but since I'm back in marathon training again, I thought I might try to start them up again! Today I'm sharing everything I know about the "tempo run." If you're experienced runner, this is nothing earth-shattering, just general information about a tempo workout and why it's useful. What is a tempo run? A tempo run is a faster-paced workout often 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
The Right Fits’ Tips for Dealing with Jet Lag
If you are new to the Right Fits- welcome! Did you hear about the Right Fits via my interview with Twin Cities in Motion? Yay! So to fill you in, I'm a Minneapolis girl on a temporary assignment in Singapore for work. I am training for the Tokyo marathon while I am here. I am by no means an expert traveler, but I do feel like I recovered pretty quickly from the jet lag from traveling 24 Continue Reading
Fit Tip Friday: Tips for Recovering from a Big Meal.
Did you have a fabulous Thanksgiving? I did! My oldest sister hosted the whole family and it was grand. Yes, I definitely overate (and maybe over drank a little). So today for Fit Tip Friday, I am sharing a few basic tips for Recovering from a Big Meal! First things first, don't stress about it. One day of overeating is not going to ruin you (or your training goals!) Just vow Continue Reading
Fit Tip Friday: Top 5 Ways That Runners Can Benefit From Kettlebell Training
I am a big fan of kettlebell workouts. In my weekly recaps, you will usually see a strength training class that incorporates kettlebells. I can tell you again and again that I think kettlebells are a great workout, but instead I recruited an expert to explain it to you! My friend (and certified kettlebell instructor and distance runner) Ericka Darst is here to share with you 5 ways that runners Continue Reading
Fit Tip Friday: Why Runners Should Try a Barre Class
If you have been reading the Right Fits for awhile, you know that I'm a fan of barre classes. I think they are a great workout for both runners and non-runners a like. Yet there are a lot of reasons why you should try a barre class if you are a runner. With their focus on strengthening core, butt, and thighs, barre classes might just be what the doctor ordered to prevent running injuries. In Continue Reading