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Nike Women’s Half Marathon
Read this Post: Nike Women’s Half MarathonThis past weekend I made another trip to Washington, DC. I have to say that it is one of my favorite cities. I’ve been there numerous times and each time I always have a great time. I got in on Saturday afternoon and made my way to the hotel. I was meeting up with a…
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Three Things Thursday, April 17, 2014
Read this Post: Three Things Thursday, April 17, 20141. It is official. I am in. In October I will be running again the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. I am very excited!! 2. Last week I attended a reception at Fleet Feet Chicago for the premiere of “Finding Strong”. I was in class most of the evening but made it with enough time…
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Chicago Lakefront 50K
Read this Post: Chicago Lakefront 50KOn Saturday, April 5, I completed my 2nd ultramarathon. I ran my first one two years ago. This race was a fun experience but I will admit that I also felt some disappointment. I spent the week leading up to the race just relaxing and not thinking too much about it. I know that if…
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Three Things Thursday, April 3, 2014
Read this Post: Three Things Thursday, April 3, 20141. Thanks to Maggie, I won a race entry to the Michelob ULTRA 13.1 Chicago, on June 7. I’ve ran this race in the past and have enjoyed it for various reasons. There was one year in which it was cancelled due to the hot weather. I was around mile 10 and told myself that…
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March 2014 in Review
Read this Post: March 2014 in ReviewThis month I ran 140.56 miles compared to 122.09 in February. December 2013 is still my best month with 142.39. This month I was so close. Dang, if only I hadn’t missed my 10 mile run on Thursday. Oh well. Definitely another great month. Yesterday I ran outside again and it was just perfect. Felt so good.…
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Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle
Read this Post: Bank of America Shamrock ShuffleI got a PR today! I am so happy and still cannot believe it!! Let’s go back to yesterday to packet pick-up. I am so glad my nephew and I went early. There were so many people and parking was a hassle. I registered for the The Original 5K. How many candy bars in the…
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Three Things Thursday, March 27, 2014
Read this Post: Three Things Thursday, March 27, 20141. The Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle is this Sunday. I’ve ran this race six times since 2006. My best time is 52:18 in 2010 so my goal this year is to PR. I am not cool about my start time. The actual race starts at 6:30 am. Of course I am not a speedy…
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My training so far for the Chicago Lakefront 50k
Read this Post: My training so far for the Chicago Lakefront 50kI cannot believe that two weeks from today I will be done with my second ultramarathon. I can’t remember why I signed up for something “crazy” like this. When I signed up for this race I wasn’t sure how I would train for it because I was focusing on my quest to run a half…
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Three Things Thursday, March 20, 2014
Read this Post: Three Things Thursday, March 20, 2014Today is the first day of Spring! I am sick and tired of the winter here in Chicago. Let’s hope we don’t get any more snow because I don’t want to see it again this year. 1. I entered the Chicago Marathon registration lottery. Cross your fingers I get picked. If I don’t get picked,…
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My trip to Epcot
Read this Post: My trip to EpcotI had never been to Epcot (well, I’ve ran through it) but finally went last month. AR and I went after the Enchanted 10K. After my race, I showered, we ate breakfast and hopped on the shuttle bus to Epcot. I loved the convenience of Disney providing transportation to the parks. I don’t get…
I was a late bloomer to this running craziness. One of my coworkers would always talk to me about… Read more ›
