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Chinatown 5K
Read this Post: Chinatown 5KToday I ran the Chinatown 5k in the rain. The last time I ran a 5k was the Strike Out ALS 5k in July. Despite the rain, it went much better than this one. I did not pick up my packet prior to the race but chose to do so the morning of the race. I…
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Injinji Toesock Giveaway Winners
Read this Post: Injinji Toesock Giveaway WinnersThanks to all that entered my giveaway. The winners are: Lisa A. Nicole L. Amanda A. Prizes will be sent this week. I will have another one in a couple of months!!
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Chicago Marathon Training Week 4
Read this Post: Chicago Marathon Training Week 4I survived another week of marathon training. Here is my update for my training. *Week #4, June 30-July 6 Monday: 1 mile WU, 6 x 200 @8:30 (400 RI), 1 mile CD I’ve never done 200s. I liked those a lot. I did WU and CD @10:32, 200s @8:25. Felt great and was impatient during…
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Community Bank of Elmhurst 4 on the 4th
Read this Post: Community Bank of Elmhurst 4 on the 4thOn Friday, July 4, I ran again the Elmhurst 4 on the 4th. This is my second time running that race. I woke up at 5:30am, drank coffee, ate a PickyBar, got ready, and made my way to Elmhurst. It took me about 25 minutes to get there. I found a parking spot close to…
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June 2014 in Review
Read this Post: June 2014 in ReviewMiles Ran/Last Month: 75.34/65.18. Another great month of training with Coach Sara. Yeah, I still don’t like tempo runs but I am enjoying 400s. On Monday I ran 200s and I like those even more. Highest Mileage Week: 21. I did all of my workouts that week (speed, easy, tempo, and long). Races Planned/Completed:…
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Injinji Socks Giveaway
Read this Post: Injinji Socks GiveawayDisclaimer: I am not an Injinji ambassador nor was I compensated for this post. I simply like these socks and want to share them with you. Happy Hump Day! It is finally July but where did the past six months go? I’m on summer break and have been taking it easy. I finally watched “House…
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Chicago Marathon Training Week 3
Read this Post: Chicago Marathon Training Week 3Hard to believe another week of marathon training just went by. I know that during the school year the days just fly by but it seems like they go even faster during the summer. Oh, and another month went by and we are halfway through the year. Here is my update for my training. Week…
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Chicago Marathon Training Week 2
Read this Post: Chicago Marathon Training Week 2Another exciting week of marathon training. And no I am not being sarcastic. Week #2, June 16-22 Monday: 1 mile WU, 40 minutes @ 10:00, 1 mile CD Done. WU and CD miles at 10:32 pace and 4 miles at 9:52 pace. Tuesday: Rest/Stretch Wednesday: Run 45 mins @ 10:45 pace Went outside at 6am and it…
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Three Things Thursday, June 19, 2014
Read this Post: Three Things Thursday, June 19, 20141. Have you signed up for the ZOOMA Chicago half marathon or 10K taking place on Saturday, August 2nd? Please use discount code CAMB8 for a 10% off either distance. It will be an exciting weekend! A mocktail party, recovery yoga, and running with friends A cool swag bag which includes a technical tee, a…
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Chicago Marathon Training Week 1
Read this Post: Chicago Marathon Training Week 1The Chicago Marathon is less than 4 months ago. This past week was the official start of marathon training. Yep, that is 18 weeks of speedwork, easy, tempo, and long runs. I will be working with Coach Sara to not only get me ready for the race but also to PR. Of course my ultimate…
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