By Jess in MinneapolisSeptember is here, and fall is creeping up on us. I bet most of you are tapering now if you're doing a fall marathon. Cheers to the taper!My first week of the taper panned out pretty well. Here are the details:Monday: Yoga! Hot Power Fusion at Corepower Yoga at St. Louis Park with instructor Joseph. Felt amazing!Tuesday: 8 am miles soloWednesday: Surly Furious Continue Reading
Fit Fanatic: The Carbo-Load!
By JessMost of you have probably heard the term "carbo-loading". Even if you're not a runner, perhaps a runner friend of yours has mentioned it, as they scarf down a plate of fettuccine! Or, if you've done a full marathon or a half, there might have been a pasta feed the night before. This tradition is quite common, but is there science behind the pasta pig down!!?? I turned to the Continue Reading
Featured Fit: The Calhoun Beach Running Club Capitol Run!
By JessAt the end of each official marathon training season, the Calhoun Beach Running Club organizes a "Capitol Run."{the Twin Cities Marathon finishes here!}What's a Capitol Run???A Capitol Run is an awesome, well-organized CBRC training run to the state capitol building! This run involves 20-22 miles of the Twin Cities Marathon course; FYI- the Twin Cities marathon ends at the capitol in Continue Reading