Sharing some July Runfessions

It is hard to believe we're coming to the end of July already! Marcia has opened the runfessional and I've got a few things to share.  July Runfessions I'm sure this comes as no great surprise but I runfess that I am heat weary! I was pretty … [Continue reading]

Chicago Marathon Training Week 6

The theme for this week was heat, humidity, run, repeat.  Week 6 of Chicago training is in the books! Here's a recap of how it all played out. Chicago Marathon Training Week 6 Monday -- 4 miles plus plank series. A nice, uneventful early … [Continue reading]

Narragansett Summer Running Festival 10K Recap

Last Saturday I ran my second race of the summer - the Narragansett Summer Running Festival 10K! Narragansett Summer Running Festival The Narragansett Summer Running Festival is a two-day event held on the Stonehill College campus. The 5K and … [Continue reading]

Chicago Marathon Training Week 5

Could someone please find a way to slow these days down a little?! While the summer heat is making running a challenge, I am by no means ready to wish away the season. And, speaking of days flying by, it's hard to believe that I've now finished 5 … [Continue reading]

Chicago Week 4: Who turned on the furnace?!

This post contains affiliate links. So summer weather showed up in full force this week. Heat and humidity were on a constant high. But, until I can figure out how to train for a fall race without running during the summer, there was no choice but … [Continue reading]

Recapping the BAA 10K over coffee

I hope everyone (in the States) had a great 4th! I was so happy to get to this extended long weekend to just kick back and unwind a little. So as I laze away on my deck, it seems like the perfect time to join Coco and Deborah for the Ultimate Coffee … [Continue reading]

Week 3 & a Mid-Year Check-in

Is anyone else amazed by the fact that we are halfway through the year? Yep, 6 months down and 6 months to go. It feels like the perfect time to reflect on how I'm progressing with my fitness goals - and to adjust as necessary. But first, a quick … [Continue reading]

June Runfessions

Happy Friday! The days are just rolling along and here we are once again at the last Friday of the month. Time to join Marcia for a few Runfessions! June Runfessions I runfess that I miss hitting things! While I loved my kickboxing classes, … [Continue reading]

Chicago Marathon Training Week 2

I swear I blinked and this week disappeared! For as crazy as I thought last week was leading up to my big event for work, sometimes post-event can be even more hectic! So last week's theme of long days continued, but so did the workouts. Chicago … [Continue reading]

Summer Running Plans

Though it is clear Ma Nature has clearly not gotten the memo, summer officially kicks on Friday. While I'm usually first to whine, er...um...express my lack of enthusiasm for summer running, I'm going to do my best to embrace the season. In fact, … [Continue reading]