By Amy, on December 30th, 2010 I don’t know how this team came up with their name. For the record, I CAN dance.
John Mosey, Captain
Running Since: Otoberish of last year
Miles run per week: recently, umm… like 5. When I was trying, 20ish
Favorite Place to run: To be honest, I don’t like running. I do like running with people I like though. Is ‘with friends’ a place?
Proudest Running Achievement: That I do. (I took a couple decades off)
Sara Schnoor
Running Since: Summer of 08
Miles run per week: typically under 10, in training now, so around 20
Favorite Place to run: Lake Drive, the lakefront, Lakeshore State . . . → Read More: Meet FitMke Indoor Marathon Relay Team Amy Kant Dance
By Anne, on December 29th, 2010 Running gets a lot of glory. It’s a personal and physical triumph that friends can rally around. You can’t just jump in and do it. There’s planning and training and running through bad weather and recovering from injuries and getting up at dawn. Running is measurable by miles and races and paces and medals and marathons. There’s a clear winner, certain improvement, and the numbers pile up if you stick with it.
Will Smith recognizes that running is one of the keys to life. He says when you hear that little voice telling you to stop, but you don’t… you’ve found the . . . → Read More: Running Gets All The Glory
By Amy, on December 29th, 2010 After having a very rough time running last night, I woke up this morning to see that the DNR issued an Air Quality Watch for 26 Wisconsin counties effective 1 a.m. today through 7 a.m. Thursday:
At least 26 counties in eastern Wisconsin are under an air quality watch. The DNR announced the watch at 1 a.m Wednesday and it is expected to last until 7 a.m. on Thursday.
The following counties include: Brown, Calumet, Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Fond du Lac, Green, Green Lake, Iowa, Jefferson, Kenosha, Kewaunee, Lafayette, Manitowoc, Marquette, Milwaukee, Outagamie, Ozaukee, Racine, Rock, Sauk, Sheboygan, Walworth, Washington, Waukesha, and Winnebago.
Concentrations . . . → Read More: Warning: Air Quality Watch in 26 Wisconsin Counties!
By Anne, on December 28th, 2010 Lately I’ve been seeing a lot of streakers… Runstreakers, that is! Runstreaking is a name to describe the habit of running every single day. Several dailymilers are doing this unique workout plan.
It’s simple: Run every day. You set the rules. Does a mile count? Does a half mile count? Does run-walking count? A runstreak can be whatever you make of it! Just keep track of your mileage somewhere so you can see the runs pile up. Each time you log a workout you log the day of number consecutive runs you’re on. Runstreakers can try to make . . . → Read More: Runstreak: Run Every Day!
By Sara, on December 22nd, 2010 For those of you that have never heard of the “Spoon Theory” by Christine Miseradino, I encourage you to go to her website and read it. Then come back. It’s okay. I’ll wait.
This is the part where you visit Christine’s site, read the Spoon Theory, and then come back. Go! (And then come back!)
Photo by Eva Eckblad
The first time I read that piece, I cried. Hard. Someone had put into words exactly what frustrates me about my medical shenanigans. Each day I have a fixed number of spoons to use, and I have to plan my life around that. Along . . . → Read More: Reconstructing a Beer Runner: Spoons.
By Amy, on December 21st, 2010 Anne Munkwitz, captain
Running Since: I began running consistently in 2009, and that was the year I made the most strides in fitness and ran my first full marathon.
Miles run per week: I run between 20-30 miles per week. I’m trying to get to a yearly goal of 1500 miles and if I continue with 30 a week I’ll make it by New Year’s Eve.
Favorite Place to run: I love running by the airport! If I time it just right in the mornings I can see the jets lined up to take off one after the other.
Proudest Running Achievement: I’m the most proud of myself when I get . . . → Read More: Meet FitMke Indoor Marathon Relay Team There’s A Lap For That
By Tracey, on December 17th, 2010
Lace up your ice skates because the outdoor skating rink is open for the season! Red Arrow Park is located downtown at 920 N. Water St. and is a fun way to get a little exercise while spending time with family and friends. Skate rental is only $7 a pair or skate for free if you bring your own. So why not bundle up and head down for a few laps? Hours are as follows:
Monday-Thursday: 11AM to 9PM
Friday-Saturday: 11AM to 11PM
Sunday- 11AM to 8PM
If you prefer indoor skating, the rink at the Pettit Center is always a good option. Fees range . . . → Read More: It’s Skating Time!
By Marty, on December 16th, 2010 After an extended hiatus, a new Virtual Running Buddy question was submitted this week. This one deals with breaking in custom shoe inserts prescribed for Plantar Fasciitis. If you have a question you would like answered, please send it in.
Image by Ellen Graves
Question:
I’ve been struggling with Plantar Fasciitis for months. I just got a pair of custom inserts and I’m wondering if you have any suggestions for what to do during the break-in/getting used to hard plastic in my shoe period?
- Amy
Answer:
Luckily, I’ve never had a need for orthotics, so I don’t have any first-hand experience to share. However, I . . . → Read More: Virtual Running Buddy #14
By Amy, on December 15th, 2010 Photo by Scott Feldstein
Ever since we moved FitMilwaukee to the WordPress platform, you’ve probably noticed the fun active photos we have posted up in the header. If not, now would be a good time to scroll up.
Anywho… we’re looking to freshen things up for 2011. That’s where you come in.
Have you participated in a fitness event – 5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon, swimming, dance party, yoga, cycling, etc.?
WE WANT YOUR PICTURES!
Whether its you just working out, participating in a group exercise class or endurance event, we want them!
Our favorite 10 photos will be used as rotating header images . . . → Read More: Fit Photos: Submit yours to be a part of FitMKE in 2011!
By Amy, on December 14th, 2010 Nick Melchi, captain
Running since: May 2010
Miles run per week: Around 30, give or take 10
Favorite place to run: Anywhere outside, though I’ve grown quite fond of the Lake Geneva countryside which is where 90% of my runs take place.
Proudest running achievement: Running in the Chicago Half Marathon in September of this year.
Jessie Moore
Running Since: Technically 2005, though not seriously until Spring 2010
Miles run per week: ~9-15 – Ideally on the high end of that. Unfortunately, I’m currently injured and am taking a few weeks off in the hopes of healing up. I wasn’t injured when I registered for the relay! It’s frustrating.
Favorite . . . → Read More: Meet FitMke Indoor Marathon Relay Team Pace Makers
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