After 18 weeks of training, I can't believe that race day has already come and gone! I'm not even sure there is any way to sufficiently recap a marathon. There was so much to take in - the sights, the crowds, the distance...and unfortunately an angry … [Continue reading]
I finally made it to the last week of training! And, let me just say taper about put me over the edge! It was a week of trying to stay relaxed, light workouts and a trip to Chicago! Chicago Marathon Training Week 18 Monday — Rest day, plus planks … [Continue reading]
Seven days...just seven days! By this time next week, I will be out somewhere on the streets of Chicago. But, before I get ahead of myself, here's a quick rundown of this past week. Chicago Marathon Training Week 17 Monday — I wrapped up September … [Continue reading]
Hello Friday! Who’s ready for the weekend?! I know that I am. So how about we start things off by catching up over coffee. Grab a mug and let’s join Coco and Deborah for this month’s Ultimate Coffee Date. October Ultimate Coffee Date Over … [Continue reading]
Week 16 of training is done and it certainly had its ups and downs! Thankfully this week ended much better than it started. Here's how things went down. Chicago Marathon Training Week 16 Monday — Rest day/Sick day. By late afternoon on Sunday, I … [Continue reading]
Happy Friday! September just blew by, and now I'm staring down just a couple of short weeks before I toe the line of my first marathon. My head is consumed with all things Chicago, and I'm linking up with Marcia to share a few runfessions of a … [Continue reading]
Hello Taper Town! Week 15 of training is done. Now it's time to reduce the mileage and put an emphasis on rest and self-care. Chicago Marathon Training Week 15 Monday — 6 miles. With my husband traveling this week I was on school drop off duty, … [Continue reading]
Happy Sunday! It is a beautiful Sunday here and for the first time a while, I woke up to a wide-open day. I'm looking forward to a day of relaxing, watching some football, and perhaps a little yoga (I think my legs will thank me!). But, first I’m … [Continue reading]
On Sunday, I ran the Surftown Half Marathon for half marathon number 15! If you have to run long, why not collect some bling, right? I'm so glad Kim got in touch with me about this race! It fit perfectly into my training plan, was an easy 1.5 … [Continue reading]
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]
