In typical Chicago fashion, we were all over the place this week. Before I get to the loving/not loving goodness, here’s how my workout week went. Not too shabby if I do say so myself: Monday: Rest Tuesday: Trail run 6 miles Wednesday: Swim 500yds, Bike 18 miles, Run 2 miles Thursday: Strength Friday: Trail run 9 [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]
Celebrating a Runaversary with Cinnamon Roll Protein Pancakes
Truth: Whenever I make pancakes or french toast, I sneak protein powder into the batter for a little nutritional punch and staying power. Always. The kids have no idea. I’m not sure they’d care one way or the other. They’re just grateful to get pancakes on a regular basis. I loved the flavor and aroma of [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]
How to Get Your Health Goals Back on Track
The first quarter of the year is rapidly slipping away. Do you remember what your New Year’s resolutions and goals were? Are you making progress toward them? Are they long forgotten? If you need some help getting the motivation train back rolling on the tracks, I’ve got some tips for you. Basic changes you can [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]
Cracking the Code on the A’Hole Thyroid
It was a pretty good week. Thing 2 had a 3-day school week, parent-teacher conferences are done for the year (whaaat?), I survived and enjoyed a fancy schmancy party related to the Caveman’s work, and most importantly, I finally got in to see the super special endocrinology wizard. If you’re just joining us, I’ve been [Read More]
Plantronics BackBeat FIT Wireless Headphones Review and Giveaway
You guys! It seems like eons since I’ve done a giveaway. Maybe because it is. My 8-yr. blogiversary came and went and nothing. But today I’ve got something way too good to keep to myself. Us runners we love our tunes. The part I don’t love is untangling ridiculous wires, getting said wires caught as [Read More]
#Spring4Prana and Go Back to Your Breath
Life force or vital energy is known as Prana. In yoga we are taught to draw Prana into the body through the breath. When life gets stressful or complicated, I remember to go back to my breath. By inhaling and exhaling, slowly and deeply, pulling my shoulders down and back, and letting tension release down [Read More]
Tips for Planning Your Racing Calendar
This week our Tuesday’s on the Run Linkup asks how you go about planning your race calendar. Do you use a formula? Aim for a certain amount of races per season? Race as much as possible? Enquiring minds wanna know! Me? I may have a few tricks of my own: Start with your BHAG(S): BHAG=Big, hairy, [Read More]
