I spectated the Chicago Marathon again this year. This time I took the train down, which was awesome! Except the trains stop running by mid-day so I couldn’t stay at the race as long as I’d liked. My stake out was at mile 13. Right by the train station. SCORE! But holy security Batman. The [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]
Denver RnR Part II: Thelma and Louise Go Hiking
One of the best parts of a destination race is enjoying some time afterward, free of race nerves/stress to decompress and enjoy. Jill and I did just that: We set out for the mountains. Low on gas, but we’d get some…maybe…eventually. Immersed in what we do best, gabbing (did you think I was gonna say [Read More]
Marathons and Mud. With Yoga in Between.
Marathon Mania: The excitement is building in Chi-Town! With The Chicago Marathon little more than 3 weeks away many of you will be doing your final long run before kicking off the taper this weekend. CARA’s Ready to Run 20-miler along the lakefront on Sunday is sponsored by Newton this year (huge WOOT for Newton [Read More]
Calling Chicago Marathoners and Other Fun Stuff
Chicago Marathon? If you’re running this year and interested in a blogger meet up, let me know. Since I’m a home-town girl, I thought I’d take a stab at arranging a little something, most likely Saturday, 10/6. Speaking of marathons, despite 2 pain-free, post-injury runs, I’m trying to block out how much time I have [Read More]
Race Bling Evolution and Winner
Distance running has exploded in popularity. It seems entry fees have increased even more. Along with that explosion is the proliferation of race bling. Race directors are looking for bigger, better, more creative swag to offer participants and I suspect some of us are guilty of taking bling quality into account when shopping for races…not [Read More]
Up For Air: 2010 in Review
Christmas was nice. It was wonderful to be with my family, the kids were delighted, Santa managed to find what he misplaced, the duplicate turned out not to be. The Buche de Noel, however…..was not so great. In the spirit of full disclosure the cake pic in my last post was what I’d HOPED it [Read More]
Tagged!
Thanks to Alma at The Average Woman’s Running Blog, I’ve been tagged!1. What are you most proud of accomplishing in 2010?I am most proud of rehabbing a strained posterior tibialis last winter by spending 6 weeks running in the pool (this was huge for me as water and I don’t mix), and coming back to [Read More]
Let’s Hear It For Spectators!
Because the Caveman took on a half marathon long before I did, I was on the sidelines cheering before I ever ran in a race. Now that the fall racing season is winding down, I wanted to give special props to the spectators of the world who: Broiled or froze out there for hours on [Read More]
