Since I’m off trekking in the desert somewhere on the Arabian Peninsula this week (check out Instagram and Facebook for updates), I thought it’d be fun to spend 24 hours with some of my blogging friends so today I’m turning this space over to Kim, the voice and creative force behind Running On the Fly. [Read More]
4th of July Running in Dubai?
This week’s Tuesdays on the Run is all about what else? Independence Day. Do you love running a good 4th of July race? Any fun traditions? As you read this I’m celebrating the 4th (and the Caveman’s birthday) on Palm Jumeirah in Dubai. (google images) Several months ago I scoped out the running/racing scene in [Read More]
Summer Runfessions
Here we are again. June is winding down and just like that, half the year has just about slipped away. What do we do about it? We head to the Runfessional, that’s what, because the Runfession Friday Linkup is where all the coolest runners bare their sweaty souls…and soles. Since I’m on my way to [Read More]
Half Year Report Card
Can you believe just about half the year is behind us? That means it’s time for a little progress update. Our Tuesdays on the Run Linkup topic asks you to give yourself a grade on your progress toward your goals. For consistency’s sake, I’m keeping the same goals I started the year with, except this [Read More]
The Non-Gambler’s Guide to Las Vegas
We spent last week in Sin City. That’s right, a family trip to Las Vegas. The Caveman was working there and the kiddos are out of school so we all tagged along. Is it weird to drag kids to Las Vegas? Maybe, but I’ll tell you right now, we had loads of fun and didn’t [Read More]
It’s Almost Summer and the Running is…
It’s almost summer and the running here in my neck of the woods is peaceful! This week on the Tuesdays on the Run Linkup we’re talking all about where you run. Are you an urban runner, a trail enthusiast, do you pound the pavement in suburbia? Tell us! Better yet? Show us! While I haven’t [Read More]
Why Am I So Dog Tired?
Happy Father’s Day and congrats to all of this weekend’s racers! It was sort of a recovery week for me after last weekend’s shenanigans in Utah. Here’s how week 4 of Berlin Marathon training went. Monday: Rest (looong day of travel home from Utah) Tuesday: More rest just because Wednesday: 800m repeats Thursday: Strength training [Read More]
Utah Valley Half Marathon
You’d have to be living under a rock to not know that several bloggers were invited to run the Utah Valley races. Of course I jumped at the chance and signed up for the half. I’d never been to Utah! I arrived Friday afternoon and found Marybeth and Zenaida waiting at my gate. We got [Read More]
Summer is Here with a Vengeance
While I was away running in Utah, summer arrived in Chicago with a vengeance. I’m just right now in the door, back from an epic race weekend in Utah. My plane was very delayed due to high winds so this post is going to be on the abbreviated side. This week we’re talking all about [Read More]
5 Things I’m Bringing to Utah
Well I’m off to Utah to meet up with a bunch of awesome running bloggers and run the Utah Valley Half marathon! It’ll be quiet here until next week but be sure to check the MHS Facebook page as well as Instagram and Instagram Stories for weekend highlights. Before I go, here are 5 things [Read More]
