By LL in KCTonight is the Electric Run in KC, well actually in Bonner Springs, KS, but close enough to be called the KC Electric Run.My husband and I are running the race with some of our friends on a team and have been carefully planning our attire. Here is a peek at what I will be wearing:Yes, that is an LED wig, along with glow in the dark shades and flashing LED bracelets. Still, with all this Continue Reading
Fits Do Race Reviews: The Athleta Esprit de She 5k
By Jess in MinneapolisThe Athleta Esprit de She 5k debuted last Thursday night at 50th/France in Edina. It was a very fun and exciting running event that just happened to correspond with "Ladies Night Out" at one of my favorite shopping destinations!The 50th/France shopping area has several great boutiques and stores- Anthropologie, Athleta, Hot Mama, Prana, Fringe, Il Vostro Boutique, Continue Reading
Fits Do Race Reviews: The Torchlight 5k
By Jess in MinneapolisI ran the Life Time Fitness Torchlight 5k last Wednesday...Yes, yes, I know, I'm a bit belated on my review. But we were at the cabin again this weekend (more posts on that later), had a bit of scare with Matilda (I thought she was attacked by hornets!) and then we had a late night last night with a hill workout (whew, those get me every time! Read about the Calhoun Beach Continue Reading
Fits Do Race Reviews: The Firecracker 10k
By Jess in MinneapolisDid you have a good 4th of July? Mine was great, and I was so happy to start it off on the right foot with a little holiday race!Dustin and I, (as well as a solid group of Calhoun Beach Running Club runners), ran the Firecracker 10k on Thursday in Excelsior, MN. I also ran this race in 2011. I was registered last year, but it was so crazy hot that it was shortened to a Continue Reading
Friday’s Favorite Fit: Trail Running!
By Cool J in MinneapolisFriday's Favorite Fit is coming to you a little late, but it's still Friday, right? Today's favorite is a bit of a combo Fits Do Race Reviews as well!Today's favorite fit is....trail running!This Wednesday night I participated in my first trail run as part of the Endless Summer Trail Series. This series consists of four Wednesday evening races throughout the Continue Reading
Fitting Remarks: Travel Itineraries and Marathon Mantras!
By Cool J in MinneapolisTomorrow, we head out for our week-long tour of the grand ol' state of Oregon. Said tour will include a 26.2 mile foot tour of the coastal town of Newport!Newport, Oregon!I have re-adjusted my marathon goal slightly, as my training didn't go exactly as planned, and the previous goal now feels a little aggressive...though the weather appears to be in our favor!If you Continue Reading
Fits Do Race Reviews: The Memorial Day Pub Run
By Cool J in MinneapolisHappy Memorial day, friends! I hope you are enjoying your long weekend. The Calhoun Beach Running Club celebrated yesterday with the 4th Annual Memorial Day Pub Run!This event is not a sanctioned run, nor is it open to the public (CBRC members only) but it does have a very sophisticated website: http://memorialdaypubrun.com. Basically, you run from bar to bar, Continue Reading