St. Patty’s Day is kind of a big deal here in the Chicago area. Everybody’s Irish, the river gets dyed green and there’s a parade like no other, usually with crappy, blustery cold weather, but still. When we were kids we HAD to go to a certain place for a Shamrock Shake. Sometimes it was [Read More]
Tokyo Marathon: After the Finish
When we left off I’d just crossed the finish line of the Tokyo Marathon. If you missed the race, read about that here. Of course it was still raining and windy and raw. I made my way through the finish area, got my foil wrap, then a nice bonus: a pretty (and much needed) marathon towel [Read More]
Weekly Rundown: The Transcontinental, Spring Forward Edition
I am back from Tokyo and taking it easy, reverse-taper style, since we are now <50 days until the London Marathon. I know, right? If you’re waiting for the rest of the Tokyo Race Report, stay tuned for that on Tuesday. Here’s the weekly rundown since earning World Marathon Major Star #5. Weekly Rundown Monday: Still [Read More]
Tokyo Marathon 2019
There’d been rain in the Tokyo Marathon forecast for as long as I’d been stalking the weather, which is weeks. I couldn’t have cared less several days out, because it’s bound to change, but dang it that rainy forecast never budged. In fact the probability of rain increased as we got closer to race day. [Read More]
Tokyo Marathon: Journey and Expo
It’s been a whirlwind. The Tokyo Marathon snuck up fast, like I knew it would. I’ve been counting down the weeks and detailing my training here for months. Last week my older daughter and I headed to Japan for the Tokyo Marathon. I’ve got so much to tell you. Are you ready? Then settle in, [Read More]
Tokyo Marathon Eve Coffee
I’m sitting down with Deborah, Coco and YOU for coffee. God willing, I’m in Tokyo by now. Since we’re 15 hours ahead here, it’s already race-eve. The plan for my day includes light touring, rest and attending pre-race dinner festivities. Since I’m writing this before I leave, I’m going to wax philosophical. Tokyo Marathon Coffee [Read More]
Tokyo Marathon Taper Week 2: Cue the Niggles
Just like that, the days remaining until the Tokyo Marathon are down to the single digits. The hay is in the barn…that’s not to say the barn is FULL of hay, just that there’s SOME hay in there. Lets call it marathon light. Hopefully enough to get me through 26.2 ahead of the course-sweeping balloon [Read More]
Countdown to Tokyo But First Runfessions
Here we are nearing the end THE END! of the beast of a month that is this February. I’m like a caged tiger circling (and packing and printing out a million things) as the days dwindle down toward the Tokyo Marathon. Before I hunker down for that 15 hour flight, let’s open the Runfessional. Priorities, [Read More]
Tokyo Marathon Taper Week 1
Here we are: The penultimate Tokyo Marathon training wrapup. My what a journey it has been. Here’s how week 1 of taper went. Monday: Rest Tuesday: Plyo intervals w/2 miles running Wednesday: Treadmill run 4 miles Thursday: Strength/bodywork Friday: Rest Saturday: Run 13 miles Sunday: CrossFit (cut the bench press back to 95# and squat [Read More]
Tokyo Marathon Essentials
Under two weeks now until I head to Tokyo for a certain marathon. Weather stalking has commenced and for now it looks like I can expect low 40s to mid 50s, low humidity with ocean breezes and 20% chance of rain. Sounds perfecto for running to me, especially after being brutalized by Mom Nature for [Read More]
