By Tracey, on February 7th, 2012 I’m a huge fan and supporter of the Girls on the Run program here in Milwaukee. This Thursday, GOTR Founder Molly Barker will be in town to share the story of how the program got started and how it makes a difference in the lives of young girls. Joining her will be other special guest speakers from the Milwaukee fitness community. It’s going to be a fantastic eventing to get motivated and inspired all while supporting a great organization! Other speakers for the evening include:
• Emcee Jen Lada, Fox 6 sports anchor
• Tom Held , journalist/blogger/runner
• Kristine Hinrichs, director of the Lakefront Marathon
• Roy Pirrung, . . . → Read More: Running for a Reason: An Evening with Molly Barker
By Anne, on January 26th, 2012 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
By Anne, on January 23rd, 2012 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
By Anne, on January 18th, 2012 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
By Tracey, on January 12th, 2012
The following may be a bit of a controversial statement:
I am super excited for this year’s Rock ‘N Sole Run at Summerfest!
No really. Before you guys start, I know what happened at last year’s race. I didn’t run it, but I saw all the tweets coming from the course about the lack of water. I read the race recaps about dehydrated runners and lack of general organization. Oh, and I watched the local news reports. I’m painfully aware of how everything went down last year.
So when I got the opportunity to meet with the race’s new management team, I went in . . . → Read More: Summerfest Rock ‘N Sole Run: Under New Management
By Tracey, on January 10th, 2012 I have to say I find it a bit strange sitting here in the middle of a 40+ degree January day writing about indoor events to escape from the cold weather. I feel as if winter hasn’t even started yet so talking about “getting away from the frigid temperatures” seems a little… awkward. However, a couple of upcoming events have popped up on my radar that I’m going to share nonetheless- events that should be a good time wither it’s 15 or 150 degrees outside.
Milwaukee CureSearch Walk (Saturday, February 11th)- We talk about running on Fit Milwaukee A LOT. I realize running isn’t for everyone so . . . → Read More: Two Events, Two Charities. Something for Everyone!
By Tracey, on November 23rd, 2011 One thing I tend to hear a lot from runners of every level is “I wish I had a running buddy or a group to run with!” I’ve been lucky enough to find a core group of friends that I really enjoy training with but I also remember how long I ran by myself before finding them. Running with a group is great because the time seems to fly by when you have people to chat with and push you along. Plus, you’ll be less likely to bail on a run if you know you have friends waiting for you. Accountability!
Recently . . . → Read More: Meet the Milwaukee Running Group
By Anne, on November 4th, 2011 Attention, Fit Milwaukeeans!
Important news about the Fit Milwaukee Indoor Marathon Relay:
1. If you are already registered:
We want to feature YOU on the site! Here’s how it works: have your team captain ask the team 3-4 interview questions, and then send us the responses along with a picture of each team member to anne@fitmilwaukee.com. Then, over the course of the next two months we’ll feature each team on our site. See the team profiles from last year for inspiration.
Here are some sample questions (but you should get creative with yours!):
How long have you been running?
What is your favorite . . . → Read More: Important Information for Indoor Marathon Relay Teams!
By Tracey, on October 14th, 2011 So… I’ve finished my “big” races for the year, but that doesn’t mean I’m not already making plans for 2012! The great thing about a post-race high is that it tends to erase whatever pain and drudgery you experienced on the journey to the finish line. I ran the Chicago Marathon this past weekend, and even though the unseasonably warm weather made it a more difficult race than I had anticipated, by the time I got back home to Milwaukee and hung my medal on the wall I was already plotting my next marathon finish. (I like to compare it to . . . → Read More: What’s Your Next Destination?
By Tracey, on October 11th, 2011 It’s that time of year again! I know it seems hard to believe that we’re already making plans for January races but that’s exactly the case. The 2012 Icebreaker Indoor Marathon will take place the weekend of January 20th-22nd at the Pettit National Ice Center. Events will include a full marathon, half marathon, 5K, and of course our personal favorite, the marathon relay. Fit Milwaukee will there in force once again for the relay on Saturday, January 21st- and we have TWO free team entries to giveaway (a $120 value each!) All you have to do is post below in the . . . → Read More: Indoor Marathon Relay Time- Entry Giveaway!
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