By Tracey, on July 28th, 2010
As you can see from Amy’s awesome half-marathon recap yesterday, participating in races doesn’t have to be about being an elite runner. Yes, it’s no secret that a lot of the Fit Milwaukee crowd loves to run. However, did you know that a majority of 5Ks have a 2-mile walk paired alongside the running race? In fact, at many fun-runs a number of people sign up for the 5K distance and walk the whole thing.
Here’s some truth: Walking is not easy. I remember walking in the Komen Race for the Cure nearly 10 years ago. This was years before I had . . . → Read More: Walkers Unite!
By Amy, on July 26th, 2010
Last weekend, I completed my first half marathon. I wasn’t first, and I wasn’t last. My time was, well, twice that of some of my friends, but in the end it didn’t matter. I checked the ol’ half marathon off my bucket list. I also learned some valuable lessons throughout training and the race itself. Oh, and I got a kick-arse medal. Let’s not forget about the medal.
Before the race:
 Pee. Trust me on this.- Drink lots of water all week long, especially the day before and morning of the race. This is why #1 is important.
- Don’t drink four margaritas 18 hours pre-race, even if you tell yourself it’s okay because you’re getting top-shelf margaritas on the rocks with extra lime and salt on the rim. Margarita salt is not an acceptable substitute for an electrolyte sports drink.
- Go to the race expo. Pick up your packet. Make some impulse purchases you will later regret because everyone else is buying that balance bracelet. Stare at your race bib. Smack yourself in the head for thinking you could actually do a half marathon.
- Follow a training plan. There are so many plans out there – find one that works for you and your schedule. Mine included 3 days/week of walking and/or running, 1-2 cross training or strength training days and 1 active recovery/yoga/pilates/easy walk day.
- Don’t be afraid to modify the plan. I suffered many setbacks due to knee problems and a sprained foot/ankle. I made adjustments (like biking or doing the elliptical instead of walking or running because they were low-impact). I had to cut one long “run” short because my foot hurt so bad.
» Continue reading Lessons I learned from my first endurance race
By Tracey, on July 26th, 2010
You may have noticed that Milwaukee has been experiencing a sort of “fitness boom”. No longer satisfied being called one of the country’s fattest cities, people in the Milwaukee community are getting up off the couch and whipping themselves into shape. Every weekend you can find numerous running and cycling events while boot camps are popping up all over the city. On Saturday August 7th, Milwaukee Fit Fest will be a great way for everyone in the local fitness community to network and discover new, exciting fitness-related businesses and groups in the Milwaukee area. Held at MOCT in the Fifth Ward, the event will attract . . . → Read More: Are You Ready for Milwaukee Fit Fest?
By Tracey, on July 22nd, 2010 So you think that Fit Milwaukee is just a bunch of runners talking about running while running mile after endless mile? Not so! Did you know there is a softball team with the Fit Milwaukee namesake? Yep, there is. A couple of months ago there were rumblings on our Facebook discussion boards about people wanting to get together and play softball. After forming a team, they hooked up with Milwaukee Social Club and they’ve since been playing every Thursday night at Dyer Field in Wauwatosa. I talked to team member Sarah Hanchar about how it’s been going so far and she . . . → Read More: Introducing fitMKE Softball
By Guest Author, on July 21st, 2010 Fit Milwaukee welcomes guest author Jordan Henkel.
This past weekend, I had the pleasure of competing in Madison’s Paddle & Portage, an annual event that brings canoe enthusiasts of all skill levels together for a few hours of fun and camaraderie. Oh, and free beer.
The first leg began at James Madison park, on the beautiful and choppy Lake Mendota. For 51 minutes and 21 seconds, my father and I worked together to reach the finish line. Six of those minutes were spent enjoying the lukewarm water after our canoe tipped, but the wonderful event volunteers were able to reach us and help . . . → Read More: Paddle and Portage
By Anne, on July 20th, 2010 Are you tired of the hot weather running? Wouldn’t it be nice to be back in the cool 55 degree temps?
If that sounds like heaven to you, join Fit Milwaukee at the Pettit Center this Thursday July 22nd at 6:30 pm for a short fun run. Admission to the running track is $4, or $3.50 for Badgerland Strider members. For more info about the Pettit Center running track, check out the #fitmke article here. Hope to see . . . → Read More: Cool running! Thursday group run at the Pettit Center
By Guest Author, on July 20th, 2010 Guest post by Tim Cigelski – Originally posted on beerrunner.draftmag.com
Seems like you’re doing something wrong if you run 19 miles on a 13.1 mile course. But I just did that, and it was one of my favorite races ever.
It actually had nothing to do with the wine at the end.
Since March I’ve been coaching the Wisconsin chapter of Team Challenge, a half marathon training group raising money for the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America. This morning about 1,000 Team Challenge members from around the country met in a vineyard to run the Napa to Sonoma Half . . . → Read More: Beer Runner in Wine Country
By Amy, on July 15th, 2010 Does the thought of a fitness boot camp intimidate you? Maybe you’re more likely to go shopping than try bootcamp. You could do both this Sunday!
The Jewish Community Center is hosting free fitness boot camps every Sunday in the Town Square at the Bayshore Town Center.
The hour-long class is led by certified instructor Heather Prach and will include 30 minutes of cardio and 30 minutes of yoga.
In case of rain, the class will be taught in the center of the mall.
Head on down to Bayshore this Sunday, July 18 at . . . → Read More: Try out a free fitness boot camp at Bayshore Town Center
By Anne, on July 14th, 2010 I have watched a team of people transform before my very eyes. Many of these people had never run more than a few miles before, and now they are getting ready to run the Napa to Sonoma half marathon on July 18th! And they have made a ton of new running buddies along the way!
It’s all part of Team Challenge!
Crohn’s and Colitis is the reason they are doing this. They trained together with Team Challenge for 16 weeks and will take the trip to Napa, California together this weekend.
Team Challenge is wrapping up . . . → Read More: Napa, here we come!
By Tracey, on July 9th, 2010
A lot of times when I’m in the middle of a tough workout or a particularly long run, I start to focus on what I will get to do once I am finished- or more specifically what I get to eat and drink. The very first thing you need to do after a long workout is to start replacing fluids and electrolytes. I usually chug a bunch of water first and then maybe follow it up with some Gatorade. But the real treat for me is chocolate milk. Apparently a combination of carbohydrates and protein is best for your muscles when they . . . → Read More: Post Workout Fuel: Chocolate Milk
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