It’s that time of year. Even though not much has bloomed around here yet, my seasonal allergies are telling me otherwise. While mostly my symptoms aren’t THAT bad, there are days when I literally want to claw my eyes out. The itching and burning gets so irritating. I’ve learned that there are things I can [Read More]
London Marathon Taper, Knee Challenges and Death By Shaker Bottle
Happy Marathon Monday weekend! Are you as excited about the Paris and Boston Marathons as I am? Most of all, I hope the Boston forecast improves cuz that course is tough enough with ideal conditions. For me the London Marathon Taper continues. Here’s how my week in workouts went. Remember that long run last weekend [Read More]
5 Fun Things About My Boston Marathon Experiences
Here we are, Boston Marathon weekend and Patriot’s Day are upon us. Even though I’m not running Boston this year, I still get all the feels. Did you know this blog was born as a training journal for my first Boston Marathon in 2009? I ran my first BQ in October 2008 and Boston training [Read More]
London Marathon Taper Time…Or Is It?
With just 3 weeks remaining until the big day, it’s London Marathon taper time. I may be headed for a shorter taper though, because that final long run? I need to take a mulligan on that. Here’s how training shook out. Mostly back on track after spring break with one exception. Monday: Run 4 miles [Read More]
What Can You Get Done in 30 Minutes?
30 minutes is relative. It can feel like forever on a treadmill. Or like you literally just sat down if you’re scrolling through social media with a cup of coffee in hand. 30 minutes doesn’t seem like much of your day. Everybody can find half an hour right? What can you get done in 30 [Read More]
London Marathon Countdown But First Spring Break
We’re officially under the 30 day mark until the London Marathon. That went fast, didn’t it? You might think I’d be all gung-ho with my training. It’s my 6th and final World Marathon Major after all. You’d be wrong. Let’s just say spring break got in the way. London Marathon Countdown: 29 days Here’s how [Read More]
Spring Break Runfessions
Spring break! Oh how I need you. Oh how I longed for you all winter. But time and runfessions wait for no one. Spring break or not, the runfessions must go on! Let’s get started. I runfess I had a celebrity sighting. Do you recognize her? She’s my girl crush. After we landed at Narita [Read More]
Chicago Shamrock Shuffle 2019
This was the 40th anniversary of Chicago’s iconic Shamrock Shuffle. I’ve been running for 20+ years and have never once run this race. That had to change. There always seemed to be a conflict with the date, or I’d make the excuse about hauling downtown twice (pkt. pickup+race) for a 5 mile race, or it’d [Read More]
Spring Break Is That You?
It is officially spring, even if Mom Nature hasn’t quite gotten the memo yet. Better yet, IT’S SPRING BREAK here and we’re headed to warmer climes, which is amazing. My workouts? It’s complicated. First, here’s how the week in workouts went: Monday: Rest Tuesday: Run 5 miles Wednesday: Strength/core Thursday: Run 4 mile progression Friday: [Read More]
Reverse Marathon Taper: Proceed With Caution
After a week of complete rest after the Tokyo Marathon, it’s time to look ahead, set my sights on the London Marathon and execute that reverse marathon taper. Or is it? Here’s how my week in workouts went. Reverse Marathon Taper Monday: Rest Tuesday: Run 4 miles easy (tired) Wednesday: Strength Thursday: Run 5 miles [Read More]
