OMG the trip downtown for packet pickup yesterday was exciting! Not in a good way. After trolling the neighborhood for parallel parking once, I resigned myself to the parking garage. I scoured all 4 levels of said garage before finding myself sitting at the EXIT! Half the garage was under very loud, dusty, sheet of [Read More]
Weekend Good-Bad-Ugly
Wow this time of year is SO busy! I find myself saying “if I can just make it through today…” Good: Weather has been gorgeous. Spring has sprung at last! We hit the links for the first time in ages. Track season is over! Thing 1’s team captured the conference championship and they’re being recognized [Read More]
Koss FitSeries Review
Last week I had a ton of fun attending the unveiling of Koss’ new headphones for women, designed by Olympic swimmer, Dara Torres. They worked great in the spin class that day. Since then I’ve been busy putting them through their paces. Would they really stay in during a run?? The FitSeries features two models: [Read More]
Injured Week in Review: Rotator Cuff Healing
Last week was tough. After the freakshow that was the Wisconsin Half Marathon, thanks to my salsa funk shoulder, I knew running and I would need a hiatus. So I swapped my running shoes for my neglected bike. I focused on what I could do, rather than whine about what I couldn’t. For the week, [Read More]
Interview with Dara Torres
As I mentioned yesterday, we had a great time participating in a spin class with Dara Torres and trying out her newly designed FitClips by Koss. After spin class we had a chance to chat with Dara. On workouts: Lets cut right to the chase: What’s the scoop on those famous abs? Dara’s favorite workout [Read More]
Fun Day w/Dara & Koss
Yesterday I road tripped up to Milwaukee WI (what are the chances I get up to cheese country twice in less than a week?) for a VIP Fitfluential mission. We attended the unveiling of two new products from Koss, maker of the first headphones. Koss partnered with 12 x Olympic medalist and all-around badass, Dara [Read More]
Wisconsin Half Marathon Race Report
This race has been on again/off again right up to the night before. Miraculously I actually ran it! Well mostly. Eye roll. First there was the issue of a conflicting skating competition, then a bris for a new baby in the family. Then my ornery salsa funk shoulder made training such a bitch I questioned [Read More]
Race Report: Loop the Lakes 5k
5k #2 for the year is on the books. I did this race last year in sideways rain/sleet. Today we were treated to sunny skies, mild breezes and temps in the 50’s. Glorious. Goal A: Beat my time at the Eggshell Shuffle. Goal B: Beat last year’s time. Goal C: Run strong and enjoy the [Read More]
Week in Review/Final Boston Thoughts
I am seeing more and more Boston finisher shots trickle in on Facebook. In light of the tragedy, I suspect many felt it previously inappropriate to post these, but I am happy to see them all the same. The family and I have a ritual of hitting the grocery store on the weekend. It’s kind [Read More]
Do You Have the Fast Running Gene?
Did you know there’s a genetic test available that will tell you whether you have the potential to be ‘good’ marathoner? That’s right, it’ll save you months, even years of training agony because, according to the article, if you do not possess the DNA necessary for your body to respond well and adapt to stamina [Read More]
