The weekend started with an early long run. I haven’t run 15 miles since NYCM training last summer. I did everything in my power beforehand to make it a success. Like freezing my fuel bottles the night before. At the crack of dawn I packed a cooler and headed to the trails. The last time I spent [Read More]
Parties, Parties and a Winner
This past weekend was the Chicago Running Bloggers holiday meetup. Who knew there were so many bloggers in Chi-town? Not I. We went for a 3 mile run in the wind and rain, then came back to Erin’s place for food and festivities. Wow runners sure can cook. And eat! There was a ‘most festively [Read More]
Weekend Rewind: Party Brick Edition
I rubbed, I wrapped, I grilled, I baked, and of course I rode and ran. Hell what didn’t I do? 2 parties, back-to-back25 kids2 cakes1 dayA party brick if you will Friday found me frantically constructing Thing 1’s birthday cake. It started with a brownie emergency. When I turned them out of the pan, a [Read More]
Race Report: North Shore Half Marathon
North Shore Half Marathon With the wild weather we’ve had lately, we lucked out: mid-50’s, clear, low humidity, wind not an issue. I got to the race a tad later than I wanted and paid for that in time spent trolling for parking. By the time I found a spot, the porta potty lines were [Read More]
