These almost-summer weekends are brimming with activities, events and obligations. The calendar around here is so full, the fear of missing something really important constantly looms over my head. I’ve had a couple of close calls but, fingers crossed, no total disasters yet. Ice Show Extravaganza I think I inhaled enough glitter-infused hairspray and luminescent [Read More]
Happy Memorial Day!
Something Funny Thing 2 age 4, overheard telling my sister: Thing 2: “My teacher had a baby in her belly and it hatched” Sis: “Wow, what did she have?” Thing 2: “A baby” Sis: “Was it a girl or a boy?” Thing 2: “She hatched a girl” Something Beautiful I think sometimes it’s destiny when [Read More]
4:56
No that’s not my mile time (as if), it’s the time I actually hit the road RUNNING this morning.My luxurious window of time, compliments of preschool, has been slammed shut now that summer is here so I have to step up and be more creative in planning my runs before The Caveman leaves for work. [Read More]
May Wrap Up
Can it be June already? School’s out as of tomorrow! Summer is flying by and it isn’t even officially here!Here’s how May shook out: Miles run: 108While by no means a high mileage month, I was recovering from Boston afterall (yes it takes that long for this peri-geriatric). I did some of my fastest and [Read More]
Happy Memorial Day!
Whether you’re grillin’, chillin’ or both, I hope everyone will get out and have fun today as we salute our troops and remember their sacrifice. Just a few things from here as I make my way through the long weekend:Something FunnyThing 2, age 4, overheard telling my sister:Thing 2: “My teacher had a baby in her [Read More]
Who Will Rock n Roll in Chicago?
I hope everyone is having a wonderful and safe memorial Day weekend! Now onto what you’re really here for. According to random.org: The Winner of the Sof Sole Rock n Roll Training Package is: Carly at Tri-ing My Hardest The Winner of the Sof Sole Rock n Roll 1/2 Marathon Entry is Courtney at Run [Read More]
Holiday Weekend Eats!
My recipes for May are the perfect kickoff to summer. They’re delicious and festive without busting the calorie bank. Asian Grilled Chicken & Broccoslaw 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts 3 Garlic cloves, minced 1/4C Low-sodium soy sauce 3/16C Agave nectar 1T Lime juice (I won’t tell if you don’t have a lime laying around and [Read More]
Try It Out Thursday
This week’s feature: Thorlo’s Experia Merino Wool/Silk Socks Experia Coolmax Thin Cushion Socks have been my BFFs for some time now. I won’t lie: When Tracy at Thorlo told me she was sending a Merino Wool/Silk version I was a bit um wigged out concerned. Would the natural fibers treat my finicky feet right? Here’s what [Read More]
Race Reports!
Double the pleasure double the fun I ran 2 races, rolled into 1! First Up: Unleash the inner cheetah 5kYes I know I was silly not wearing my cheetah skirt. So I took her out of the moth balls ok not really, and finally wore her for this morning’s race. Hanging out with my chicks [Read More]
Honoring Alex: Power of 10 Giveaway
Some of you may remember back in January when I announced I was running The Chicago Marathon on behalf of the Lupus Foundation in honor of my neighbor, Alex, who was diagnosed with Lupus as a young girl and had a really rough go of it this past year. Seeing her, out of school and [Read More]
