Five Last Minute Tips For the Marathon You've done the training. You've made it this far. Now it's race day. Now it's time for the fun! But before the excitement and fun of the actual marathon, I have one last post with some tips for race day. The Twin Cities Marathon is this Sunday (as well as the Portland Marathon and the Chicago Marathon, I have friends running in both of those. 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
Five Non-Running Things to do in the Minneapolis Area This Fall!
My Friday Five Favorites are almost always running related. But with Big Cottonwood less than a week ago, I'm taking a little breather from running. How about some non-running activities for fall? October is probably my favorite month ever; I mean, it includes my birthday and our wedding anniversary. It also includes Halloween, bonfires, and fall marathons...Oh wait, back to running again! But Continue Reading
Friday Five Favorites: Best Water Fountains in Minneapolis
Hydration, hydration, hydration! Hydration is so important for runners. Often times though, it's easier said than done when on the run. Though I have a few fuel belts that I like, I still fully appreciate and utilize the public fountains found on the Minneapolis trails. Here are my five favorite water fountains! (Quick caveat: technically, I'm from Wisconsin, so I should call these Continue Reading
Friday Five Favorites: Reasons to Love the Track!
Today's Friday Five Favorites is all about the TRACK. Marathon training is about endurance, but speed training is still an important component of a successful plan. Historically, I have usually done my workouts on the same trails on which I do my long runs. But more recently, I have headed to a local track for my shorter speed sessions. And guess what- I'm loving it! There are so many Continue Reading