Ghostly Gallop 2013 Virtual Race Results- How Did It Go? It’s race weekend- woot woot! Many of us runners (and walkers too!) write up race reports after finishing our races. It’s a great way to capture the moment in writing because Lord knows I forget so much soon after it happens. The more … [Read more…]
Approximately 9-10 weeks ago, many brave women (and a few men) started on a journey to become runners. One of the runners in our Facebook group finished her first 5k a couple weeks ago & I couldn’t be more proud. Ann Turner is a 50 year old Communications Officer for Episcopal Diocese of … [Read more…]
So, you’ve made it through the Couch to 5k program and you are gearing up for this weekend’s Shrinking Jeans Ghostly Gallop 5k/10k. AWESOME!!!! You’ve put in the work and now it’s time to get paid. There isn’t really anything you can do from a training standpoint in the final week or weekend … [Read more…]
Good morning, Shrinkers, one and all! Can you believe it’s the last week of of our Fit 4 Fall Challenge? Have any four weeks in the history of time ever flown by any faster? I think not! Whether you played along with us on DietBet, or participated on your own, either way your four weeks are up my … [Read more…]
Since taking 17 minutes off of my half marathon time this year, one question I get asked a lot is how to become a faster runner. It’s actually very hard, butt-kicking, exhausting, rewarding easy! Well, it’s not really “easy” – not physically or mentally – I worked my @$$ off. The concept of how to … [Read more…]
We’ve got a big announcement for you today! One that only comes twice each year! We’ve been busy brainstorming and planning the next big Run the ‘Hood event and it’s going to be an awesome one, for sure! Mark your calendars, October 27th is the big day, and registrations start RIGHT NOW! It’s time … [Read more…]
Who wants to be a runner?! Once again, we are launching a sisterhood version of the Couch to 5K program, a 9 week program geared towards getting you from the couch to running a 5K in 9 weeks. Ya’ll know that we have a large, loving, supportive group of runners here and we want to add … [Read more…]
You’ve laced up your running shoes, pounded the pavement, and now it’s time to see the results! We want to thank each and everyone of you for participating in our virtual race – you are way beyond groovy! We hope you loved your tees and medals, thanks again for your patience with our slight race … [Read more…]
Good morning, Shrinkers! I know it flew by, but here we are in WEEK 4- the FINAL weigh in for our Spring Fling Weight Loss Challenge! Go get on that scale and do your thing sweet things! How did you do? What progress did you make in the last four weeks? We would love to hear about it! And do you … [Read more…]
Hello hello! Happy Hump Day! You know what that means – Wednesday is here and therefore, hopefully by the time you are reading this you have already hopped on the scale to weigh in for our Spring Fling Weight Loss Challenge. How did you do in Week 2? Is your momentum still going strong? Are you … [Read more…]
Good morning, friends! It’s a gloomy day here in North Dakota, so I thought we should brighten it up a with a fantastic giveaway! You might have heard about our Run the ‘Hood run/walk race series -twice a year we put on awesome virtual races open to adults and kids of all ages, all abilities, and … [Read more…]
We are entering Week 4 of Couch to 5K. Is it just me or are the weeks just flying by? Last week was fraught with all kinds of devastation around the United States, with the Boston Marathon Bombings and the plant explosion in West, TX. My heart feels so heavy for the loss of life and those … [Read more…]
Hello dear Shrinkers!! If you have been hanging around the ‘Hood a bit then you know what it means when the calendar says Wednesday! It’s time to hop on the scale in your birthday-suit finest and weigh in! We have just completed Week 1 of our Spring Fling Weight Loss Challenge. How are you doing? … [Read more…]
It’s time to lace up your shoes for a TOTALLY BANGIN’ event, and get ready to get your boogie on! The Sisterhood of the Shrinking Jeans Virtual race – Run the ‘Hood – is going groovy with the Foxy with a 5K and 10K walk and run! We thought it would be pretty off the hook to donate a portion of our … [Read more…]
Congratulations to each and every participant that finished their event! Way to go! We hope you enjoyed our virtual race, as well as the race swag! Here are the race results: Name Age Time Kids’ 1-Mile Fun Run Jacob R. 9 0:10:35 Emma R. 7 0:15:25 Kids’ 5K {12 and … [Read more…]