Run With Coach Fischer

Disclaimer: I received a pair of Brooks Ghost 14's to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a  BibRave Pro  ambassador, and check out  BibRave.com  to review, find, and write race reviews!   I've been Ghosted by Brooks Ghost 14's!  I am so excited to share with you my full review of the FULLY carbon neutral Brooks Ghost 14 model I received. I have never been a Brooks gal before and now I am adding this model into my rotation of running footwear. Let me tell you more... The shoe comes in at 9 oz with a midsole drop of 12mm. The footbed is a neutral support with a mid level of cushion to deliver a smooth ride intended for everyday road running. A 12mm drop is slightly higher than what I normally run in but I found the transition to be seamless with no calf soreness. I tend to lean towards a neutral footbed in a shoe which has always drawn me to this model of shoe but in the past when I have tried it on in stores it always had a strange feeling as t

Disclaimer: I received an entry to DC™ Super Hero Run  to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a  BibRave Pro  ambassador, and check out  BibRave.com  to review, find, and write race reviews!    Whenever I find myself in a situation I'm not overly familiar with or am feeling awkward I think about this scene from the movie Talladega Nights... For a little context, I usually do not find myself in novelty races with costume contests, themes and tutus. I'm not a serious 5k racer and I can't remember the last time I specifically was training to run a 5k PR (college, maybe?) but throughout the years I've maintained an ability to stay competitive in local races hovering around the 20 minute range but within the past year or two I think I've lost my drive to have any sort of structured running plan. I still run six days a week but I don't prioritize workouts or mileage (this was a crazy year professionally) and have started to prioritizing li

Disclaimer: I received an entry to Cellcom Green Bay Half Marathon to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a  BibRave Pro  ambassador, and check out  BibRave.com  to review, find, and write race reviews!    Another weekend, another half marathon! In my true nature I have taken on more than I should have this time of year - we're now entering competition season with track, field trips, lesson planning and head coach duties are piling up so why not add two half marathons within two weeks of each other to that? With that said, I just couldn't pass on the opportunity to represent BibRave at Cellcom, especially now that I am an official resident of the Fox Valley. I can now say the Cellcom Green Bay race weekend really lived up to its reputation. Here's my full recap: Course I was slightly surprised at the amount of time I felt I was running uphill in the half marathon course. I wouldn't classify this course as hilly but there were plenty of gentl

Disclaimer: I received an entry to Christie Clinic Illinois Half Marathon to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a  BibRave Pro  ambassador, and check out  BibRave.com  to review, find, and write race reviews!    Overall the Christie Clinic Illinois marathon weekend was an excellent experience. The expo, races, support and spectators put on a well organized event. Here is my recap from the weekend: Expo/Packet Pick-Up The Expo/Packet Pick-Up was a breeze. Both were held in the Activities Center of the University of Illinois so there was plenty of parking. The traffic was well directed and although the road closures were slightly confusing, getting around was very intuitive and well-marked. The stadium is built to accommodate masses of people so there were plenty of places to park. Packet pick-up went quickly and the Expo had many booths set-up with vendors and sponsors of the race. Course The half marathon course took some big loops around the city and arou