By Cool J in MinneapolisIf you're like me, you LOVE the interviews in Runner's World with elite runners. I find it fascinating to hear about how these amazing athletes first got into running, what they eat, how they work out, and more. It's nice to hear that they struggle with injury, motivation, etc, just like us middle-of-the-pack-runners!I love these types of interviews, and I hope you do too, Continue Reading
Failed Fit: The People Who Tell You Running is Bad For You.
By Cool J in Minneapolis(Forewarning- Cool J does not keep her cool in this post. I apologize in advance if I offend anyone!)The other day I was explaining to an acquaintance that I was doing some physical therapy for my IT band, which is an overuse injury from running. I was venting a little bit to her about the frustrations of a running injury, to which I received a blank stare. Then, this Continue Reading
Failed Fit: When You Gotta Go, You Gotta Go….
OMG, where is the nearest bathroom? I need it now! Do you think that bush/tree/garbage can is big enough to hide me? What makes better toilet paper- a sock or a leaf? If you have ever had to ask yourself these questions…rest assured, you are not alone. In fact, maybe this is a sign that you are a TRUE runner. Nearly pooped your pants on a run? Badge of honor. Have you ever Continue Reading
Fitting Remarks: When Does a Route Become a Route?
By Cool J in MinneapolisI have quoted from “The Runner's Rule Book: Everything a Runner Needs to Know--And Then Some…” by Mark Remy (buy it HERE) multiple times in the past. I highly recommend this fun little book to all my running friends!Lately I’ve been reading this book in the AM before Kelly arrives, and we head out for a morning run to meet up with Abby- (I love our little routine!) Reading Continue Reading
Fit Fanatic: The McMillan Running Calculator
By Cool J in MinneapolisIn my post on the Securian Winter Run, I mentioned the McMillan Running Calculatorhttp://www.mcmillanrunning.comAfter that post, we received a nice message via facebook from a reader. (FYI, be sure to "like" The Right Fits on Facebook, and we welcome comments and messages!) The reader asked us about this calculator and whether we feel that it's accurate.The McMillan running Continue Reading
Fits Do Product Reviews: Nike Flyknit Shoes
By Cool J in MinneapolisThis was what my outdoor thermometer read this morning:So this is where I ended up:But it was a good opportunity for me to try out my new Nike Flyknit shoes.I only managed about 5.5 miles (but with a 1.0 incline!), but it was enough for the “beast” (i.e. the dreadmill). As for the shoes? They were very light. I barely felt like I was wearing shoes at all.However, my toes Continue Reading
Failed Fit: Why Treadmills Are No Fun….
By Cool J in MinneapolisWith the temperature in Minneapolis around 1 degree, and with wind chills below 0, I decided the treadmill was the right fit for me today.While on the treadmill at the gym, I overheard a trainer talking to one of his clients while she warmed up on the treadmill. She was training for her first 5k, and wanted to know what she could expect to run on race day based on Continue Reading