This week it’s all about the taper on our Tuesdays on the Run linkup. Do you look forward to the taper? Loathe it? Do you have phantom niggles? Cravings? Fits of self-doubt or paranoia? Tell us all about your state of mind and body in those final weeks before race day. Because we’re fresh off [Read More]
Chicago Marathon Spectator Report
The train into the city at the crack of dawn was jammed with marathon spectators. Gaggles of enthusiastic people, some clad in matching t-shirts, all carrying signs, cowbells, you name it. We descended on the city in droves to cheer on our beloved marathoners. I made a list of mine and there were many. Name, [Read More]
Chicago Marathon: 5 Cowbells
Marathon weekend in Chi-town never disappoints. Especially on the rare occasion when Mom Nature cooperates, which she did this year. I’m so glad I twisted Jill’s arm hard enough to keep her from bailing on this one. I ran Chicago in 2007 and 2010, volunteered in 2009. This was my first year spectating: the last [Read More]
Spirit of the Chicago Marathon
It’s been a rough couple of days. New computer + cranky hip = no running OR blogging. But I’m online now, lets hope running will follow shortly. The pool running gig is getting old. On to more exciting things: The Chicago Marathon! Blogger meetup: 3pm at the expo entrance. I know this is a late one [Read More]
