LoziLu – Women’s Mud Run

Mud Runs are the ‘it’ event right now! If you’re down to get down and dirty on a truly challenging and fun course, there’s another one to put on your radar for this summer: the LoziLu. This year’s event is June 9th at Crystal Ridge Ski Hill in Franklin.This is a girls-only, non-timed event!

There are 10-12 obstacles on the 3 mile course, they are as follows: Climbing, crawling, jumping, balancing, sliding, and scampering. I’m guessing we’ll be doing more than jumping over puddles, but nothing that is designed to hurt us. For example, in the FAQ it states there is NO . . . → Read More: LoziLu – Women’s Mud Run

Being Held Back: The Dilemma of Rest

“We need coaches to prescribe rest rather than workload, as athletes will always overdose.” –Jureg Feldman, FACT Canada

“You need to take two full rest days immediately.”

My trainer was scolding me! I couldn’t believe I was hearing this — again. I thought to myself, I’m running less, like he asked. I’m cross-training MORE, like he said. I even have biceps from doing nearly 30 straight days of workouts! He should be impressed!

I could feel my skin getting warm. I felt ashamed of myself for not being able to do more and ‘get away with it’. He could see it on my face, yet . . . → Read More: Being Held Back: The Dilemma of Rest

Stride & Glide for IndependenceFirst

Now that the Indoor Marathon relay events are over, you’re just itching to get back to the Pettit for a run, aren’t you? I know we are! We’re looking forward to the Stride & Glide at the Pettit, and this year they’ve added an outdoor 5k next door at State Fair. Read on for more information about the events:

Stride & Glide at the Pettit

IndependenceFirst is hosting our third annual Stride & Glide on March 3, adding an outdoor 5K at Wisconsin State Fair Park to our indoor family-friendly fun run/walk/ice skating event at the Pettit National Ice Center. Both options . . . → Read More: Stride & Glide for IndependenceFirst

Join Team FitMKE at the Fight for Air Climb

Have you ever considered climbing to the top of the US Bank building? You know, the tallest building of Milwaukee’s skyline? Well it’s time to climb!

US Bank Center

The Fight for Air Climb is 8 weeks away and Fit Milwaukee has started a team. We have 8 weeks to train!

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When I first started running a few years ago, I thought running was everything. After exhausting nearly every type of running event from fun 5k to trail marathon, I decided this is the year to try some other ways to stay fit. The first thing on my radar is the Fight for . . . → Read More: Join Team FitMKE at the Fight for Air Climb

Meet the Relay Team: Team Zamboni

Fit Milwaukee would like to introduce one more team for the Indoor Marathon Relay events!

TEAM ZAMBONI!

Kristi

Kristi

The first race I ever did?
Kenosha Tremper Invitational (high school CC) 1997

My favorite piece of running gear?
DryMax socks

What is your favorite Milwaukee area running event?
Storm the Bastille, running through downtown at night!

If you could run anywhere in the world, where would you run?
On a trail (anwhere) as long as it’s fall!

Name the top three items on your running bucket list.
1. qualify for Boston under the new standards
2. run NYC, Chicago, and Marine Corps Marathons
3. run a multi-day relay

 

 

Maressa

Maressa

The first race I ever did? . . . → Read More: Meet the Relay Team: Team Zamboni

Meet the Relay Team: Team B.A.S.E.

Fit Milwaukee would like to introduce TEAM B.A.S.E (Ben, Alex, Sheila, Emily aka Boston, Athlete, Stamina, Endurance)

 

Emily

Emily

The first race I ever did?
The Cudahy run

My favorite piece of running gear?
Headphones or sports bra.

My favorite Milwaukee area running event:
Bastille’s Days and Al’s run.

If you could run anywhere in the world, where would you run?
Ireland.

Name the top three items on your running bucket list.
1. Run a marathon
2. Run my third 1/2 marathon under 2 hours
3. To not fall on my face ever again.

 

Ben

Ben

The first race I ever did?
Big Berry Run (Cedarburg)

My favorite piece of running gear?
Orange shorts

What is your favorite Milwaukee area . . . → Read More: Meet the Relay Team: Team B.A.S.E.

Tips for the Icebreaker Indoor Marathon Relay

The big day is coming up: the Milwaukee-area runner’s reunion that we refer to as the Icebreaker Indoor Marathon Relay! Here are a few tips to get you through the day… sort of like an FAQ from what we’ve learned in previous years.

Team Pit Areas: When you arrive at the Pettit Center, once your team captain has picked up your team’s race bag, you will be able to claim a spot for your team along the side of the track.  Before the race starts you can place your belongings, warm ups, and water bottles here, and during the race it will . . . → Read More: Tips for the Icebreaker Indoor Marathon Relay

Challenge: 30 Days of 30 Day Shred

We’ve talked about #runstreak and #plankaday, now I’m adding my own daily dose of activity: I’m doing 30 days of the 30 Day Shred. As Jillian says, ‘it’s a little bit old school, but really effective’! I’m about halfway though and I wanted to share my findings so far.

The Shred

I picked up the DVD at Target not really knowing what to expect. I’ve never done a workout in my living room before, and I didn’t think that would work for me. But once I moved some furniture around and got started, I found that it was energetic and fun, and it . . . → Read More: Challenge: 30 Days of 30 Day Shred

Meet the Relay Team: Road Runners

Kristina, Nick and Ryan all have kids in the same class at the same school.  Kaari is Kristina’s sister.  Their team name is Road Runners, because the mascot at their kids’ school is the roadrunner!

Nick M.

Nick M.

1. How long have you been running?

About a year and a half, though I’ve been active in sports my whole life.

2. If you could run anywhere in the world, where would you run?
If I really had to choose, I would like to run across the Great Wall of China.
3. What other activities do you do to stay in shape?
There are other activities besides running? I . . . → Read More: Meet the Relay Team: Road Runners

Meet the Relay Team: Choco Taco Liberation Front

We’re getting excited for the Indoor Marathon Relay and we have another team to introduce to you! Meet Team Choco Taco Liberation Front!

Amy Kant

Amy

I first started running because my some people I met through Twitter run and I wanted to try it and to get to know them better. Turns out, I really enjoy it. I continue running to lose weight and to spend time with my running buddies, who’ve become some of my best friends in the entire world. It also doesn’t hurt to travel the country for races! It gives me an excuse to go places.

The first race . . . → Read More: Meet the Relay Team: Choco Taco Liberation Front