It was a busy week over here. but not because of marathon training...lots of other activities were pulling for my time and energy! Here's how training went this past week. Monday: Short speed session: 2 x (4-3-2-1) minutes with 2 min jog in between, 8 miles total. Dustin brought some clothes back that I had left in Minneapolis- including this "OPE Running" tank; it was a local Continue Reading
Weekly Recap: 14 Weeks Until the Dingle Marathon
Come along while I train for my 48th marathon, the Dingle marathon in Dingle, Ireland on September 6th! Here's how training (and life in London) went this past week: Monday: Fartlek workout, 7 miles total I tested out the Bandit Stamina top; it is very supportive and has multiple pockets (big enough to fit a phone!) 5 stars! Tuesday: Rest from running, personal training session at Continue Reading
15 Weeks Until the Dingle Marathon
Hello! I'm still here, just lazy about blogging... My last post was a recap of the Paris marathon, so its been a little while but I plan to recap my marathon training as usual and re-connect with this great community! (I did share a very short post about our time in Reims, in case helpful to anyone planning a trip there!) I'm now building back into training for the Dingle (Ireland) Continue Reading
Fits on the Road: Champagne Tasting in Reims
On April 13th, I ran the Paris marathon. After the race, my sister and her husband and Dustin and I added on a few days champagne tasting in France. Here is a summary of that trip! On Monday morning after the marathon, we were up early to uber to the train station (Gare du Nord) for a 7:30 am train from Paris to Reims. We had tickets for the direct route, which was only 45 minutes. Reims is Continue Reading
Fits Do Race Reviews: The Paris Marathon 2025
On Sunday, April 13, I completed my 47th full marathon, the 2025 Paris Marathon. My training for this marathon wasn't perfect. I was sidelined with a tendon injury that caused me to miss three important weeks of the training block. I was also "blessed" with a cold on race day, which didn't help. Excuses, excuses! I knew going into this race that my goal was to finish and I am proud of Continue Reading
Weekly Recap: The Week of the Paris Marathon
Hello all! I'm back with my regular recap. Technically, this is a recap for the two weeks before the Paris marathon, my 47th marathon! I'll be back next week with a recap of the marathon, but spoiler alert, I finished. Here's how the taper went down... Two Weeks Before the marathon: Monday: Had a bit of a lie-in and opted for a spin class at Psycle after work, followed by some strength Continue Reading
Weekly Recap: Three Weeks Until the Paris Marathon
Another week closer to marathon number 47! My goals for the Paris marathon have changed since being sidelined with a tendon injury for 2-3 weeks. Now I just hope to finish the 42km safely (without further injury) and hopefully enjoy myself, no time goal at all. Here's how training went this week: Monday: Rest from running- 45 min spin class at Psycle, Heartcore reformer after work. Continue Reading