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]
What to Do with Race Memorabilia?
This week our Tuesdays on the Run Linkup topic is Race Memorabilia. We’re talking about bibs, medals, finisher certificates, heat sheets, everything you might get at a race. Tell us about your faves, the weird ones you’ve gotten and what you do with them. Are you a collector who saves them for posterity? A saver [Read More]
RocknRoll Dublin Half Marathon
This week’s Tuesdays on the Run topic is Race selfies and Photobombs. I’m going to divert a bit from that topic today because I’ve got more RnRDublin goodness to share with you. When I left off, we’d just (barely) finished the 5k, received our medals and race packets (bassackwards). If you missed it, find out [Read More]
RocknRoll Dublin 5k
A long-elusive dream came to fruition last week as I traveled to Dublin, Ireland to run the RocknRoll Dublin Remix Challenge as part of the RocknBlog team: A weekend of running goodness including a 5k, a half marathon and a fun run. The teenager and I traveled to Ireland for a mother-daughter week on steroids. [Read More]
Runfessions, Swimfessions and Some Trailhead
July why do you fly so fast? Yes, time for another edition of Runfessions. The linkup where we share our sweatiest transgressions so we can start the new month fresh. Ready? Let’s go! You may have noticed in my weekly wrap posts that I’m still swimming. I could tell you I’m swimming because I’m eyeing [Read More]
Summer Scenes from my Run
This week on Tuesdays on the Run we wanna see your “scene”. Are you a city runner? Do you hit the trails? The lakefront? Get your run on at the crack of dawn? Or later on? Show us where you’re running this summer! I live in the Northern suburbs of Chicago, maybe closer to Wisconsin [Read More]
RocknRoll Chicago Half Marathon
RocknRoll Chicago Remix weekend is comprised of a 5k on Saturday and either a 10k or half marathon on Sunday. I opted for the half. If rising at 4:45am on Saturday wasn’t bad enough, the 3:45am alarm on Sunday was just cruel. I definitely questioned wth I was doing as I made my way downtown [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]
Runner Slang
This week our Tuesday’s on the Run topic is runner slang. You know, “code” words or phrases you and your running friends use to refer to running stuff. Me? I’ve got a few. Ok maybe more, but I’ll keep it short: Fish. This is 5-ish miles. Maybe just over 5, maybe just under. If you [Read More]
Running Moms Know Best
Before we get to the rest of the weekly high- (and low) lights, here’s how week 2 of Indy Monumental Marathon training went. Not too shabby if I do say so myself: Monday: Rest Tuesday: Run 4x800m repeats Wednesday: 10 Miles Bike, Strength, Swim 800 yds. Thursday: Run 6 miles Friday: Rest Saturday: RnRCHI 5k [Read More]
