And, just like that, the first week of September is in the books. These weeks just keep rolling along, and Chicago gets closer and closer! Here's how this week of training went down. Chicago Marathon Training Week 13 Monday — 6-mile run. Took … [Continue reading]
Happy Friday! It is Friday, right? Coming off a long weekend I swear I lose track of what day it is! It's time for a little catch-up over coffee so I’m joining Coco and Deborah for the Ultimate Coffee Date. September Ultimate Coffee … [Continue reading]
Another week of marathon training is done. It is hard to believe that 6 weeks from today I'll be running through the streets of Chicago! Chicago Marathon Training Week 12 Monday — 6-mile run Tuesday — Rest day! After running 4 days in a … [Continue reading]
It's Labor Day Weekend - the unofficial end of summer. With the final days of August quickly disappearing, Marcia has opened the runfessional to give us all a chance to cleanse our souls (or is that soles?) before the new season begins. August … [Continue reading]
Happy Sunday! I have to say that I am way behind on replying to blog comments, so I first wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone who commented or reached out on Instagram and Facebook to offer some words of encouragement! I was feeling pretty … [Continue reading]
Week 10 is done and there's no sugar-coating it - it was a rough one! The combination of a chaotic and stressful work schedule, an ITB flare-up, and ongoing sleep struggles made for a perfect storm. Chicago Marathon Training Week 10 Monday — … [Continue reading]
This post contains affiliate links. I don't think it would be an exaggeration to say that a runner's search for the perfect running shoes can sometimes feel like a neverending quest. Too often, just as you find your ideal shoe, the manufacturer … [Continue reading]
Chicago Marathon training week 9 is in the books which means I've officially reached the halfway point! Say what now?! This week definitely challenged me! Here's how things went down. Chicago Marathon Training Week 9 Monday — Rest … [Continue reading]
Each month I like to set a couple of monthly goals to help me stay on track. So with July now in the rearview mirror, it's time to share some goals for August. But first, a quick run down on week 8 of Chicago training. Chicago Marathon … [Continue reading]
Hello August! It's the first weekend of the month and time to catch up over coffee. I'm joining Coco and Deborah for the Ultimate Coffee Date. August Ultimate Coffee Date Over coffee, I would tell you about the sheer chaos going on at my … [Continue reading]
