So you are thinking about training for a marathon but you're feeling a little overwhelmed about what you will need to get started. There's so much information out there, it's hard to know what do you really need to train for a marathon? Here is my list of 5 things you'll definitely need to start training for a marathon: A Plan. Running Shoes Weather Specific Gear Time A Continue Reading
Friday Five: The Five Basic Parts to a Marathon Training Plan
Friday Five is back today with the five basic parts to a marathon training plan! There are tons of great plans available online or maybe you're thinking about using a running coach (me! me! me! ha!) but if you are designing your plan yourself, there are 5 basic things that you should include. Cornerstone Long Run Easy miles Speed Tempo Rest/Cross training Let's break it Continue Reading
You Know You’re About to Run The Twin Cities Marathon If…..
"How do you know someone is running a marathon?" "Don't worry. They'll tell you." But there are other ways people will know you're about to run a marathon. For many of you, that marathon is the Twin Cities Marathon this Sunday, October 9th! Here are some ways I can tell that you're about to conquer TCM 2016! 1. Your want to eat ALL the things. Taper hunger is real! 2. You are Continue Reading
Friday Five Favorites: Most Comfortable Non-Running Shoes
Today's installment of Friday Five Favorites is a list of my favorite NON-running shoes. If I could wear my Brooks Ravenna's all day every day, I would, but unfortunately they aren't always acceptable (i.e. work in an office). Since most of us aren't lucky enough to have lives that allow us to wear workout clothes all day, it's important that we have good, supportive shoes for these times that Continue Reading
Friday Five Favorites: My Five Favorite Marathons…so far!
Every marathon is special in its own way. I have fond memories of all of them, from the tiny Marathon-to-Marathon in Iowa to the world-renowned Berlin Marathon! As corny as it is, each marathon was an important part of my running journey. I could write a post about what I loved about each and every one, even the ones that were really hot or where I had a disappointing personal performance. With Continue Reading
Friday Five: Five Things You Need for a Successful Long Run While Traveling
Two weekends ago, I was in Napa Valley with my sisters, husband, and two brother-in-laws for a 40th birthday celebration. I had to be flexible with my training schedule, so I moved my long run to Monday. Dustin and I added two days on the end of the trip to spend in San Francisco and that city seemed like a good place to run 20 miles. The run was a lot of fun; I feel like we saw just as much Continue Reading
Friday Five: My FIVE Favorite Places to Carbo-Load in Minneapolis!
Today's installment of Friday Five Favorites is a quick list of my five favorites place to "carbo-load." These are great places to eat in Minneapolis the night before a race or a long run. 1. Punch Pizza. Website: http://www.punchpizza.com Hands down. The best place in town pre-long run/pre-race. It's light- it won't weigh you down. And it's so, so tasty! There are several locations in Continue Reading