Here in the Midwest, fall truly is the most wonderful time of year to get out and run. The temps have cooled, the air is crisp and the leaves are at their colorful best. What better time to share some of my favorite fall running essentials? Long-Sleeve, 1/2 Zip Top: A drop in temps sends [Read More]
Runfessions, Obsessions, It’s All Good
I say it every month, but seriously HOW can we be heading into September already?? Time waits for no one and just like that, it’s time for another edition of the Runfession Friday linkup. Let’s get this party started! I may have become too emotionally attached to my garden, namely my pumpkins. If you’ve ever [Read More]
RocknRoll Chicago 5k
RocknRoll Chicago weekend is here and gone. Oh how summer flies. Despite some commuting challenges, it did not disappoint in the fun department. This was my 4th time taking part in the event, this year proudly part of the RocknBlog team. I made the trek down to the expo Friday with the kids in tow. [Read More]
5 Ways to Celebrate a Running Milestone
Running and milestones kind of go hand-in-hand. Running is hard. Training takes discipline and sacrifice. So when we run a new distance, or stick with a training plan for months, finish a challenging race or PR, we need to celebrate, right? 2017 will be the 10th anniversary of my first half and full marathons. Kind [Read More]
A Hoarder. Of the Highest Order.
This week’s Tuesdays on the Run topic is race gear. We all love it, right? Are you a hoarder with a stash that requires its own zip code? Or are you a minimalist? Like many, I do love me some running gear. Ok lots of it. Brands? I’ve got a fave….or 6…or 12. First I [Read More]
Favorite Running Gear: Discounted
This week’s Tuesdays on the Run topic is all about our favorite: Running gear and where to get it. Maybe you cut loose and splurge on a regular basis, maybe you wait and reward yourself with a new outfit (or 6) when you hit a running milestone, but chances are you’ve got some go-to brands [Read More]
Race Shirt Conundrum
It’s an age-old question and the topic of this week’s Tuesdays on the Run. Should one wear the race shirt TO the race? AFTER the race? For me, the answer has always been you EARN the shirt by FINISHING the race. You wear the race shirt as a badge of honor for completing the race. Similar [Read More]
What’s Your “Running Uniform?”
A running “uniform”. Do you have one? Let’s say (hypothetically, of course) you can only wear one running outfit for the next few months. Tell us/show us the go-to pieces you would pick. My go-to pieces for spring/summer are tanks and shorts or skirts with visor. For cooler weather I usually go with a half [Read More]
Essential Gear for Winter Running
Truth be told, I enjoy my winter running. It’s cool, ok cold here in Northern Illinois. But so peaceful and beautiful when a layer of snow insulates me from the rest of the world. The snow sparkles when the sun hits it just the right way. Yeah, maybe it gets uncomfy when the wind is [Read More]
