With May brings a coffee date. Time to catch up on things so pull up a chair and let’s dish a little shall we? I’m going with Starbucks Dark Roast, and of course I’d offer you one of my Brownie Cups, because I’m smitten. If we were having coffee I’d tell you this past week [Read More]
Another Month Bites the Dust
April you flew by! Of course every month seems to fly by but April passed us with lightning speed! And now? MAYhem! But first, last week’s workouts: Monday: Rest Tuesday: Trail run 4 miles Wednesday: Bike + Swim Thursday: Speedwork 1k, 2k, 1k, 2k Friday: Swim Saturday: Run 11 Miles Sunday: CrossFit Both kiddos had [Read More]
The Power of More
Spring has sprung! The temperature is up, the sun is out, As I type I’ve got a houseful of kids, friends and dogs. All of that puts me in a happy place. Here’s how training shook out last week: Monday: Easy swim Tuesday: Run 6x1200m Wednesday Bike 18 Miles, Run 1 Mile Swim 800 yds. [Read More]
BFD or Small Annoyances: It’s All About Perspective
Happy Easter and Passover and MARATHON MONDAY! Here’s how the week in training went: Monday: Swim Tuesday: Run 1- and 2-mile repeats Wednesday: Bike 18 miles + Swim Thursday: Rest Friday: Run 6 miles from hell + drills Saturday: Strength Training Sunday: Run 12 miles Don’t let the blue sky and cute capris fool you. [Read More]
In Search of a Hydration Solution
This week’s Tuesdays on the Run Linkup is all about hydration. Something us runners know a thing or two about, since we kind of have to drink…a lot. I drink all sorts of things. If I’m going under 10 miles and it’s not terribly hot out, I stick with straight up water. If heat is [Read More]
Raining in my Coffee
It’s been the wettest week in years here in Chicago. What are the chances it’d happen during spring break in a year when we’re not traveling? Sigh. Anyway, rainy or not, it’s time to curl up with a steaming cup of something and chat. I’m linking up with Coco and Deb for the Ultimate Coffee [Read More]
March Progress Report
Can you believe it’s almost time to wrap up another month? This week’s Tuesdays on the Run Linkup asks you to assign grades to the goals you set for yourself. Let’s get the party started: Running: A I made solid running progress this month. My mileage increased and so did the intensity, because I very [Read More]
5 Reasons to Run the Chicago Marathon
Sell us on your favorite local race. That’s the order from this week’s Tuesdays on the Run Linkup. Do you have a fave? A crown jewel race? Tell us what it is and why we should run it. Here in Chicago we’ve got no shortage of race options. Starting in spring and going all the [Read More]
5 Things I’m Looking Forward to This Spring
Happy St. Patrick’s Day party people! We finally made it to Friday and for that I am grateful. Because I’m not in a serious mood, there will be no serious post today. Just light frivolity. Here are some things I’m looking forward to this spring: You kind of need a garden for garden yoga now [Read More]
Chicago-Area St. Patrick’s Day Races
This week’s Tuesdays on the Run is going green! We’re talking all things St. Patty’s day because….well why not? It’s fun, festive, fabulous and we need more of that in these parts as winter finally rears its snowy head. So tell us: Do you have a St. Patrick’s Day race you must run? Costume? Food [Read More]
