Taking a cue from Anne’s running funk post, I wanted to illustrate a way in which working out and/or running doesn’t have to be a chore but in fact can sometimes be just the opposite. This past weekend we participated in a scavenger hunt called “Adventure in the City” that in a way “tricked” us into running nearly eight miles while we were- get this- having tons of fun. Now you may remember a little event that we helped put on earlier this summer called “The Great Milwaukee Race?” Well, Anne and I were so excited to be able to . . . → Read More: Fighting the Funk: Adventure in the City
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As you may have heard, registration is now open for the InStep Icebreaker Indoor Marathon Relay race on January 22, 2011. Last year, FitMilwaukee had two teams participating and this year we want to blow it out of the frozen water. Relay teams consist of 2 to 4 runners. The field is limited to 100 teams. Runners will be chip-timed. Relay legs can be any length and we will be using a “tag team format” where you can switch runners as often as you would like. Teams must complete 95.4 laps, which is equivalent . . . → Read More: Join the FitMilwaukee Indoor Marathon Relay Team This race takes place at the Pettit National Ice Center, and has received acclaim from Running Times and has achieved the Boston Marathon standard for qualifying! Last January, a team of Fit Milwaukee runners joined up to take part in the relay event of the premier indoor marathon in the country! Check out this video by Jim Raffel: Now’s your chance to join up this year! Registration for the 3rd annual InStep Icebreaker Indoor Marathon & Half Marathon is open! on Active.com. The events will be held on January 22-23, 2011, at the Pettit National Ice Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Icebreaker . . . → Read More: Registration is open: 2011 Instep Icebreaker Indoor Marathon 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! 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:
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 We may have a new tradition on our hands! The Great Milwaukee Race inaugural year was a huge success! We are so glad you all came out to play on such a perfect day. The scavenger hunt caused quite a commotion downtown! We even got a mention in the Journal Sentinel! At the start, teams received an envelope of clues, a list of bonus challenges, and a map. Some teams sat down before they left and plotted their route, and some took off straightaway to the first clue they solved. When they arrived at . . . → Read More: The Great Milwaukee Race: A Great Success! Wow, what a great day for a great race! Forty-nine teams competed on a beautiful (although HOT) Saturday morning, racing like mad through downtown Milwaukee solving clues, playing games and having fun with friends. Thank you so much to all those who participated as well as to all of our fabulous volunteers. We already have tons of ideas on how to make next year’s race even better. For our first year we are pretty pleased with how everything turned out, but be sure we’re also taking into consideration the many tips and suggestions we’ve received from all of you. . . . → Read More: Great Milwaukee Race Results! The Great Milwaukee Race is under two weeks away! Still haven’t heard about it? Fit Milwaukee is teaming up with InStep Running and Walking Centers to bring you the adventure of the summer on Saturday, June 19th. Join a few dozen other teams competing on foot to solve clues and complete wacky challenges at various locations throughout downtown Milwaukee. We’ve been working hard to put together an awesome course that’s both fun and challenging.The race will start at 10 a.m. at InStep’s 3rd Ward location and end with an afternoon party at the Milwaukee Ale House. There are still . . . → Read More: Countdown to the Great Milwaukee Race I ran a marathon this past weekend. It was my second time doing so and without going into a long, personal story that belongs elsewhere, I do want to share some things I have learned throughout the process of training and racing such a distance two times. I guess you could say that all those hours of training really gives you time to think things over! Seriously though, I truly feel that the discipline and commitment required in order to run 26.2 miles can be applied not only to running but to other areas of physical fitness and in . . . → Read More: Marathon Recap: Tips for Success |
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