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 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: Rock ‘N Sole: Under New Management
By Amy, on November 1st, 2011 Here at FitMilwaukee we love to highlight local fitness events. Frequently, we share news of 5ks and other local races. Today we have something a little different.
Strides for Crohn’s is a 2(ish) mile fun run/walk on November 13, 2011. The event, which benefits the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America, is not a race. It’s a fun run with some cool people for a great cause.
What’s a fun run? It’s NOT an organized race. It’s just a group of people getting together to run or walk. No one’s timing you, so there isn’t pressure to go fast. The point is to . . . → Read More: Strides for Crohn’s
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!
By Tracey, on September 6th, 2011 Oh my gosh it’s fall! Here come the cozy sweaters, hoodies, tall boots, caramel apples and pumpkin spice lattes. Oh, and of course, fall races and events. After a summer of sweating and training extra hard (and for some of you runners, your longest miles to date) it’s time to start thinking about how you want to spend the “off” season. If you’re running a marathon this fall you’re probably still at the peak of your training schedule, but it’s not too soon to think about what you might want to sign up for once the leaves turn and the . . . → Read More: Fall into Fall Races
By Tracey, on August 23rd, 2011 Remember when I was talking about how popular mud runs were getting? Well I finally went out and conquered one of my own. This past weekend I participated in the Dirty Girl Mud Run in Johnson Creek, WI. Held at the Milford Hills Hunt Club, the race covered three miles of trail with a bunch of fun obstacles thrown in along the way.
This event was all about Girl Power to say the least. From the “No Dudes Allowed” sign at the start to the mini-cosmos handed out at the finish, it was a great place for some quality female bonding. And . . . → Read More: Dirty Girl: Achievement Unlocked
By Tracey, on June 17th, 2011
It’s here! The 2nd annual Great Milwaukee Race is TOMORROW. The event is officially sold out so thank you to all who have registered. We’re hoping to provide you guys with a very memorable event. With that said, here is some helpful information for our participants:
Packet Pickup – Team captains or a designated team member have two opportunities to pick up the team packet: Friday, June 17 at Performance Running Outfitters, 4401 N. Oakland Ave., Shorewood, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; or on race-day at AJ Bombers from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Each team will receive one packet with all . . . → Read More: For all you Great Milwaukee Racers!
By Tracey, on May 23rd, 2011
Photo by Cr4nberry
What does it mean to be competitive? Is it sprinting to the finish line to beat the girl in front of you? Maybe it’s besting your previous personal record at a race? Racing can mean something slightly different for each individual. I’ve been in many races where my goal has been “just to finish”. But there have been other instances where I’ve definitely been bitten by the competition bug. Overall though, I tend to think that I’m mostly competitive with myself. These days I usually have a time goal in mind for a race and I zero . . . → Read More: A Little Competition
By Tracey, on April 4th, 2011 Let me put it to you straight: We need your help. We’re currently in the process of creating challenges for the Great Milwaukee Race. In the midst of a brainstorming session we realized that our Fit Milwaukee readers probably have a wealth of neat ideas. We want to make this year’s race bigger and better than last year and we’re sure some of you have some expectations, wishes, and hopes about what you want to see be a part of the event. This is your chance! Tell us your wackiest, craziest idea for a challenge and maybe, just maybe we’ll make . . . → Read More: The Great Milwaukee Race Wants YOU!
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