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Friday Five 2.0-Top 5 things I am looking forward to the Turkey Trot Chicago
Read this Post: Friday Five 2.0-Top 5 things I am looking forward to the Turkey Trot ChicagoIt is hard to believe that we are close to the end of October and November starts next week. Also, hard to believe Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Oh, and my birthday is that same week as Thanksgiving. 🙂 I am excited because that same week of Thanksgiving, I only work Monday and Tuesday…
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Chicago Half Marathon & Life Time 5K Recap
Read this Post: Chicago Half Marathon & Life Time 5K RecapDisclaimer: I received a free entry to the Chicago Half Marathon & Life Time 5K 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 had originally signed up for the half marathon. However, with the unusually high temperatures in Chicago, I…
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5K Crate Product Review
Read this Post: 5K Crate Product ReviewDisclaimer: I received a 5k Crate 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! What is 5K Crate? It is a quarterly subscription box ($59.99) that has premium apparel and accessories for runner of all types and fitness levels. Each…
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Ready for Fall, running a 5k, and meeting two olympians and an ultra-ultra marathoner!
Read this Post: Ready for Fall, running a 5k, and meeting two olympians and an ultra-ultra marathoner!Friday was the first day of fall. But it did not feel like it at all. We’ve been having some HOT weather which is normal for July/August but NOT September. We have a few more warm days and then it is supposed to cool down. It looks like it will be cooler for the Chicago…
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Friday Five 2.0-Luvo Frozen Meals Product Review
Read this Post: Friday Five 2.0-Luvo Frozen Meals Product ReviewDisclaimer: I received Luvo Frozen Meals 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 love to eat but don’t like to cook. My mother makes the best Mexican food and I look forward to it everytime I see…
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Friday Five 2.0-Run Mag Mile Race Recap
Read this Post: Friday Five 2.0-Run Mag Mile Race RecapDisclaimer: I received free race entry to the Run Mag Mile 10K 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! On Sunday I ran a 10K. And it was so much fun! I picked up my packet after school on Friday.…
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Brilliant Reflective, my latest favorite running song, and I am still running.
Read this Post: Brilliant Reflective, my latest favorite running song, and I am still running.Disclaimer: I received Brilliant Reflective Safety Strips to try and 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 rarely run when it is dark. During the summer it is bright as early as 5am and doesn’t get dark till…
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Changes and I signed up for the Illinois Marathon!
Read this Post: Changes and I signed up for the Illinois Marathon!As mentioned in this post, I’m attempting to get my own BQ. I am excited to be training using again the Hansons Method. In a nutshell, this training is based on the concept of cumulative fatigue. You train your body to run often so that you are frequently running on tired legs. The idea is…
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Under Armour Horizon RTT shoes, back to work, and a giveaway!
Read this Post: Under Armour Horizon RTT shoes, back to work, and a giveaway!Disclaimer: I received a pair of Under Armour Horizon RTT Trail Running Shoes 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 don’t normally run on the trail. However, when I was training for the Lake Michigan Marathon, I…
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Dry scalp, race discounts, and classroom setup.
Read this Post: Dry scalp, race discounts, and classroom setup.I hope the term “dry scalp” didn’t make you cringe. I’ve suffered from it for years. I think part of it is my fault. I finally wised up and am not having problems with it anymore. I was one of those people that would wash my hair EVERY SINGLE DAY. Yep, winter, spring, summer, and…
I was a late bloomer to this running craziness. One of my coworkers would always talk to me about… Read more ›
