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Illinois Marathon Training Recap, Week 11
Read this Post: Illinois Marathon Training Recap, Week 11Week #11, February 5-11 M OFF T Ran 2.78 W Ran 6.51 miles TH Did not run F OFF S Ran Did not run S Ran 1.71 miles Ugh! What a week! I won’t complain that it is too cold. I will complain that all of this snow is ridiculous. This was Monday evening. Luckily it was…
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Detach Coconut+ Review
Read this Post: Detach Coconut+ ReviewDisclaimer: I received Detach Coconut Water 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’m in week 11 of training for the Illinois Marathon. This will be my 9th marathon and I am excited but at the same time…
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Random Thoughts Thursday 6
Read this Post: Random Thoughts Thursday 6Hard to believe it is Thursday already. The week definitely goes by fast! I am not complaining. Wednesday was a half day at school and while I’d rather have my kids for the rest of the afternoon instead of being in meetings, yesterday was actually pretty good. The 2nd grade team met and we were…
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Illinois Marathon Training Recap, Week 10
Read this Post: Illinois Marathon Training Recap, Week 10Week #10, January 29-February 4 M Ran 3.89 miles T OFF W Ran 3.02 miles TH Ran 5.32 miles F OFF S Ran 10.00 miles S Ran 2.80 miles This week’s marathon training began on Monday with 3.89 miles. It was windy and no matter which way I went, the wind was in my face. I was very…
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Random Thoughts Thursday 5
Read this Post: Random Thoughts Thursday 5How is your week going so far? Can you believe that I got sick again?!? Yes, Sunday night I started sneezing again and also had watery eyes. I didn’t feel as horrible as last week but did feel tired on Monday. It didn’t last long because by Tuesday I was better. Can’t believe January is…
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Illinois Marathon Training Recap, Week 9
Read this Post: Illinois Marathon Training Recap, Week 9Week #9, January 22-28 M OFF T Ran 3.76 miles W Did not run TH Ran 2.52 miles F Ran 3.81 miles S Ran 8.98 miles S OFF Tuesday’s run was done early in the morning. The temperature was in the low 30s but it didn’t feel too cold. There was some snow coming down so I was…
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Friday Five 2.0-5 New to Me Things That I Like
Read this Post: Friday Five 2.0-5 New to Me Things That I LikeHow is it that it is almost February? January is definitely going by fast. We’ve had our share of very cold but also mild days in Chicago. I am definitely looking forward to warmer days. Then I will probably be complaining that it is too HOT! That is why fall is my favorite season for…
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Random Thoughts Thursday 4
Read this Post: Random Thoughts Thursday 4How is your week going so far? A few of my students were coughing and sneezing on Monday and Tuesday and I also ended up sick. Wednesday was tough even though it was half day at school. We had meetings after school and wished I would have gone home. Oh well, enough complaining and let…
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Shoes, shoes and more shoes!
Read this Post: Shoes, shoes and more shoes!It’s no secret that I am a fan of Brooks running shoes. In the past I’ve worn the Ghost, Ravenna, Adrenaline, Pure Flow, Pure Connect, and Pure Cadence. Lately my all time favorite is the Launch. I remember my first pair of the Launch 2. They hurt my feet and I sent them back. Months…
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Illinois Marathon Training Recap, Week 8
Read this Post: Illinois Marathon Training Recap, Week 8Week #8, January 15-21 M OFF T Ran 3.09 miles W Did not run TH Ran 3.17 miles F OFF S Ran 100 minutes for 8.45 miles S Ran 3.35 miles Even with a 4 day work week, it felt like a LONG and exhausting week. Two tests (MAP) were given this week and my kids were all tired…
I was a late bloomer to this running craziness. One of my coworkers would always talk to me about… Read more ›
