So I now know that Stockholm is an archipelago. An archipelago (i/ɑrkɨˈpɛləɡoʊ/ ark-i-pel-ə-goh), sometimes called an island group, is a chain or cluster of islands. I had to look it up myself to ensure I was pronouncing it correctly! It's one of those words that you read in books all the time, but you don't use in every day conversation. Basically, the entire city is surrounded by water, and Continue Reading
Fits on the Road: Running in Stockholm
We drove to Stockholm from Gothenburg on Friday, stopping for a quick venture into the town of Granna. Granna wasn't mentioned in any of our guide books, but one of the people at Volvo suggested that we stop there to buy some polkagris. What's polkagris? Polkagris is a red and white candy, that seems to me to be a lot like peppermint candy canes! It comes in several different shapes Continue Reading
Fits on the Road: Gothenburg, Sweden
On our first full day in Gothenburg, the D-man and I knew we had to be up early to catch our ride to the Volvo factory at 8 am. However, due to (thanks to?) jet lag, I was ready to head out for a run at 5 am. In fact, I probably would have been ready to run at 3 am! I've said it before, and I'll say it again - the best way to explore a new city is to head out for a run. Ask your hotel concierge Continue Reading
Fits on the Road: An Unexpected Workout….
By Cool JLast Wednesday, the D-man and I embarked on a week long adventure to Sweden. We came here primarily to pick up our new car as part of the European delivery program in Gothenburg, but added on 4 days in Stockholm and its surrounding archipelago, where we passed our time sight-seeing, kayaking, and running through this beautiful city. Ready to go!Our flight itinerary took us from Continue Reading
Fits Do Race Reviews: Torchlight 5k
By Cool JThe Lifetime Torchlight 5k was last night!This is a unique event that I would definitely recommend for all types of runners. It’s pretty rare to find a race on a weeknight, particularly downtown. Also, this particular race draws a lot of fans. Yes, it’s true that the spectators are probably actually lining the course because of the Aquatennial Festival parade that occurs immediately Continue Reading
Fresh New Fit: Stand-up Paddle Boarding Part 2
By Cool JThe D-man and I just returned from an extra long weekend at the cabin. My sister CJ joined us at the cabin with her husband and 3 daughters (Maggie: 9, Clara: 5, and Harriet: 10 months). CJ is training for her first 1/2 marathon, so we did her long run together on the hills of cabin-town. Coated in bug spray and armed with our fuel belts, CJ conquered those hills, and ran her longest Continue Reading
Fresh New Fit: Stand Up Paddle Boarding
By Cool J“We’re heading up north this weekend”Such a stereotypical Minnesota statement, especially in the summer.Or a Wisconsin statement too!My family grew up going to my aunt and uncle’s cabin “up north”, and now in my married years, my husband and I are often heading to his family’s “cabin” in northern Wisconsin.Growing up, the D-man’s dad was adamant about no motorized recreational “toys” at Continue Reading