By Cool JI will admit that I often put a positive spin on most of my posts. I try to keep the negativity off the internet, and instead use this as a venue to try to motivate, share my experiences, and learn from others' experiences!I bet you think I always love running. And that my running club is perfect! And that I think I live in the best city ever, (or at least the best city in the Midwest.) Continue Reading
Fits Do Race Reviews: Moustache Run 5k
By Cool JRogue? Partyboy? The Scoundrel? What's this all about?It's about the end of Movember! Since 2004, November is that time of year when all the men start to look a little creepier, by growing out 'staches for a good cause. But November is now over, and this year, to raise more money for prostate cancer awareness, a group of CBRC members participated in the Moustache Run 5kTo ensure we got in Continue Reading
Fits Do Race Reviews: 5th Annual Family Turkey Trot
By Cool JFive years of a healthy family tradition continued this past Thursday morning, as nearly everyone in my immediate family arrived for the 5th annual running of the family Turkey Trot. Eight runners and one dog ran the new and improved 5k (which was actually a 4 miler) on a (very) warm Thanksgiving morning in Brookfield, Wisconsin. There were also two babies, Continue Reading
Fitting Debate: Is Your Headlamp TOO Bright?
By Cool JAs a runner, I understand that safety is important. When running solo, I carry mace. I often bring along Ms. Matilda (with all her ferocity) to “protect” me. Lately, I’ve been running with friends, and we vary our routes.And as the dark specter of winter encroaches, we wear headlamps. Seems logical, right?{Headlamp in Hawaii- not an example from the winter in Minnesota}Well, this morning, Continue Reading
Fitting Remarks: Prepping for the Turkey Trot!
By Cool JI never claimed to have that great of handwriting (I'm a leftie) but I did some prepping last night for the 5th Annual Family Turkey Trot! Let's hope none of participants get lost due to the new and improved route. Continue Reading
Weekly Recap and How Not to Be Afraid of Running with Other Runners
By Cool JThis was a big running week for me, though for no apparent reason. It just worked out that I was able to meet up with friends multiple times, and ended up running every weekday.Weekly Fitness Recap:Monday: Veteran’s Day! Ran 5.75 snowy/cold miles with Abby. Then “strength training” at Vertical Endeavors (Read my review HERE)Tuesday: Ran 5.9 early morning miles with Continue Reading
Fits Do Race (P)Reviews: Wedel Turkey Trot
By: LLLet me take you back for a moment - back five years ago to a time when gas was still $3.00/gallon and these two fitting sisters were still "way dull." It was a cold, icy Thanksgiving morning as six brave souls headed out for the first Wedel Turkey Trot 5k.The shirts were cotton long sleeves featuring a design made by CJ (far right). There were not any race bibs and the entire course was Continue Reading