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Dear Running: I do love you but sometimes I don’t!
Read this Post: Dear Running: I do love you but sometimes I don’t!Last week I wrote about why I love running. But it isn’t always unicorns and roses. As much as I love it, there are a few things I don’t like about running. Let me tell you about it. • Chafing…
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Dear Running: I do love you!
Read this Post: Dear Running: I do love you!No matter how much I complain about running, I will always love it! When I started running in 2005, I couldn’t run a mile. Heck, I couldn’t run 5 minutes. It took me years to get to where I am…
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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…
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Art Van Turkey Trot Chicago 5k Recap
Read this Post: Art Van Turkey Trot Chicago 5k RecapDisclaimer: I received a free entry to the Art Van Turkey Trot Chicago 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…
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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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New shorts and shoes, a deer, and a 10k!
Read this Post: New shorts and shoes, a deer, and a 10k!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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July 2017 in Review
Read this Post: July 2017 in ReviewI say this after every month but I cannot believe July is over. We are halfway through the year! Miles Ran/Last Month: 122.12/115.79. I did 19 runs this month for a total of 24 hours, 32 minutes, and 13 seconds. …
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Rock ‘n’ Roll Chicago Half Marathon 2017
Read this Post: Rock ‘n’ Roll Chicago Half Marathon 2017I’ve run this race before (2009, 2011, 2013). The last time I ran it, I swore I would never do it again because it is always HOT on race day. I remember in 2013 I almost passed out because of…
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Quest Nutrition Beyond Cereal Bar
Read this Post: Quest Nutrition Beyond Cereal BarI am pretty new to Quest Nutrition. I had heard of them but thought that it was just another protein bar that everyone eats and raves about. It wasn’t until I read Marcia’s post that I decided to try them…
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Elmhurst Running Club 4 on the 4th
Read this Post: Elmhurst Running Club 4 on the 4thThis morning I ran the Elmhurst Running Club 4 on the 4th. This was my 5th year running it. It is also one of my favorite races. I woke up early, made coffee and ate a Clif Bar and left…
I was a late bloomer to this running craziness. One of my coworkers would always talk to me about… Read more ›
