Did you go for a run this morning? It was hot out there, wasn't it? Summer has definitely arrived in Minneapolis. I’m guessing it’s probably in full force wherever you are reading from as well! But we runners are tough; hot weather doesn't stop us (though it might- and should- slow us down a little bit.) As you head out for a run this steamy weekend, here are some sure signs that you are a Continue Reading
Weekly Recap from the Right Fits
Hi there. It's been quite the week. Without getting into too much detail, my mom is in the hospital. Our visit to the cabin was cut a little short, as I decided to book a last-minute flight to Michigan to be with her on Tuesday night through Saturday. I still managed to get in some runs, but they were all over the place- literally. Monday: We were still at the cabin. My coach had me do 10 x Continue Reading
Fitness Fashion Friday: The Oiselle Distance Shorts
I have professed my love for the Oiselle Roga shorts on the Right Fits many, many times. Each time I did, someone would mention the Oiselle Distance shorts and how I really should try those as well. So I finally did! They were on sale a few weeks ago, so I quickly ordered up a size 4 in black. I wore these shorts for several short runs before making the decision that they would be my marathon Continue Reading
Weekly Recap: Welcome to July!
It's been awhile since I did a weekly recap. It's time to get back to it! The Week After Marathon: The week immediately following Grandma's Marathon I didn't run at all. I did one [solidcore] class on Thursday morning. Saturday, I did my first "post-Grandma's" run, just an easy 4 mile with Matilda the vizsla. After the run, Dustin and I attended my friend Ericka's "Bells & Beers" Continue Reading
Fitness Fashion Friday: Patriotic Running Apparel
Happy almost 4th of July! Are you running a celebratory race this weekend? Dustin and I are running the Gordon Good Neighbor Days 5k on Saturday with a few friends. Dustin won 1st place last year in his age group. Time to defend his title! If you are a Twin Cities resident, there are a lot of local 4th of July races this weekend to choose from. Minneapolis Running has the full schedule Continue Reading
Fitting Debate: Running with Music & The Basilica Block Party Playlist
In running, there are often two schools of thought when it comes to music: (1) the purists who believe running is a time of peace and solitude – a time to get away from all the noise of life and collect one’s thoughts in silence, and (2) the iPoders, who couldn’t imagine running without the distraction and assistance of good tunes. It is a war silently waged on the running path each day – Continue Reading
Weekly Recap: Tapering for Grandma’s Marathon 2015!
One week until Grandma's Marathon! Despite the broken toe, despite the less-than-ideal forecast, I'm still so excited! Any other Grandma's runners out there? How are you feeling? Here are some older posts I have written that might help you out this week as we approach Grandma's Marathon day! The Magical Taper Managing Race Morning Marathon Packing List Mental Toughness for the Marathon How Continue Reading