Intro to Running Notes
Every day, I look forward to many things. I look forward to my two (or three) cups of coffee. I look forward to reading my Twitter feed while watching the morning news. But most of all, I look forward...
View ArticleRunning and Skinny Jeans
When you are a runner, you are surrounded by people who are motivating and supportive. You meet non-runners who admire your dedication, discipline, and shiny finishers medals. They say things like...
View ArticleNo Running Required
The morning of Saturday, April 24 I didn’t run or race. I didn’t wear my Garmin watch or put on my running shorts. Instead, I cheered for friends at the Race to Wrigley 5k and CARA Lakefront 10-mile...
View ArticleTraining, Racing and Prioritizing
Since it’s been a few weeks since my last post, I want to take this opportunity to get you caught up on my various running-related activities. I am very excited to share my training progress and an...
View ArticleCrazy Thoughts from a Runner
You can expect for a lot of great things to happen when you run and race. You might lose some weight, improve your BMI, increase your endurance, and gain confidence. But lately for me, I’ve been...
View ArticleSan Francisco Hospitality
Why did I decide to run a race in San Francisco? It’s a beautiful city but it’s known for lots of hills! In September 2009, I was convinced and recruited to run the San Francisco Marathon scheduled...
View ArticleRock ‘n’ Roll Chicago Expo
A few days after traveling back from the San Francisco Half Marathon, I attended the Rock ‘n’ Roll Chicago Health and Fitness Expo. The expo was a two-day event that was open to the public at no cost...
View Article40 Days until the Chicago Marathon
By the time you read this post, we will be less than 40 days away from the Chicago Marathon. It doesn’t seem that long ago when we were 100 days from the race, scheduled for October 10, 2010. Last...
View ArticleWhat Are You Going to Wear on Race Day?
This week, I made one of the most important decisions I’ll have made during this marathon training season. I chose my race outfit. Speed drills, long runs, and early morning workouts are considered the...
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