Fundraising RAFFLE for RMHC & the 2014 Chicago Marathon!
Time to get this party started! It’s Shamrock Shuffle weekend and spring is on the way whether it likes it or not. The Shamrock is the official kickoff of the Chicago racing season that culminates...
View Article2014 Chicago Marathon
Sunday, I ran what was supposed to be my last Chicago Marathon. Not sure I can go out like that and leave it as my last one but only time will tell. Aby does want to go back and run it when she...
View ArticleIt’s A Lottery….
Many have been waiting for well over a week to find out how the Chicago Marathon would fill the remaining 15,000 slots for the 2013 race. The press release yesterday revealed their decision to do a...
View ArticleChicago Marathon Training ….
While most runners in the CHI are a full 8 or 9 weeks into marathon training, I’ve only just begun. Granted, I’m “kinda” in half marathon shape. As in, I can run a half marathon if I don’t have to...
View ArticleWho’s Tired?
I’m at the point of marathon training where things are getting rough. My legs are tired. If you are training for a fall marathon then you can probably relate cuz I know your legs are heavy too. The...
View ArticleRunning, “What’s the Plan?”
I haven’t talked much about running as of late but if you know me, then there probably wasn’t any doubt about whether I’ve been logging miles. The run is my first fitness love and to be honest, if I...
View ArticleThe Countdown …. Chicago Marathon 2013
To say that I’m not excited would be a total lie. I’m SUPER PSYCHED about the 2013 Chicago Marathon! This year seems particularly special since I had to sit last year out with a nasty injury. At...
View ArticleChicago Marathon Prep & Setup
Running the Chicago Marathon? If so, I KNOW you are super psyched right now, as well you should be! Most of you are probably out-of-towners or suburbanites who won’t step foot in the CHI until this...
View ArticleChicago Marathon ….. 2013 Edition
It’s no secret that I keep running the Chicago Marathon even though I don’t really consider myself to be a marathon runner. Marathons are hard, I don’t care who you are or even if you say they...
View ArticleChicago Marathon …. 2016
I ran my 5th Chicago Marathon on Sunday! What a beautiful day!! I arrived downtown early because Aby & her friend were volunteering at the 12.5 mile water stop. They had to set up in the dark...
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