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Category Archives: running
Recap: Waterfall Glen 10 Mile Xtreme 2014
Early Sunday morning I woke up, threw on my running garb, grabbed my usual pre-run breakfast and headed out the door. I wanted to get to the race site with plenty of time to park (in my preferred spot), find … Continue reading
Christmas in July Races?!
Yes, you heard me, Christmas in July Races at Lisle Community Park in Lisle, Illinois. I have been hearing about this race for a while now since my friend, now running coach, has been training for the 24 hour race. … Continue reading
Posted in giveaway, Races, running
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Frustrating Garmin User Error
Last week I set out on my first prescribed tempo run. I started out on this 6 mile journey at a fairly slow pace for my warm up mile. I had been playing pace leader on my long run the past Sunday so my Garmin was … Continue reading
Posted in marathon training, running
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2014 Chicago Marathon Charity
It is no secret that I’m running the Chicago Marathon this year. I had such an amazing experience last year that I didn’t want to leave it up to chance that I would get to run it again this year. … Continue reading
Posted in About me, Races, running
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I’ve got myself a running coach!
After deciding that I’m only going to run 3 days a week this marathon training season I realized that my runs need a real purpose. I can no longer just head out for run without a plan. A while back … Continue reading
Posted in Race prep, running
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Discovering a New Trail
My daughter is taking a Wall Climbing 101 class that started today. It is only an hour long class, which hardly gives me any time to get things done while she is there. My plan was to take along my … Continue reading
Posted in Exercising, running
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Marathon Training: What’s gonna change this time around?
This week is the official start of my Chicago Marathon training. After running three marathons last year I have gained important insight on how I want to train differently this time around. For starters, I will not run 3 marathons … Continue reading
Posted in running
2 Comments
Anticipating my first sprint triathlon
Next weekend I will be participating in my first official outdoor triathlon. I’ll be joining a friend while we both tackle our first Espirit de She triathlon in Naperville, IL. I have mixed feelings about this whole experience. I did … Continue reading
Morton Arboretum Arbor Day 10K Race Recap
I was all worried about running in a down pour. The night before I got my garbage bag and a ziplock bag for my phone all ready and I even planned out my “rain friendly” running outfit (if there even … Continue reading
Posted in Races, running
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Morton Arboretum 10K or bust!
This weekend I’m running my second 10K race. I ran this exact same race 2 years back. I didn’t know then that I was slowly climbing the race ladder, but a few half marathons and full marathons later I’ve finally … Continue reading
Posted in Races, running
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Found Myself Running 