A long-elusive dream came to fruition last week as I traveled to Dublin, Ireland to run the RocknRoll Dublin Remix Challenge as part of the RocknBlog team: A weekend of running goodness including a 5k, a half marathon and a fun run. The teenager and I traveled to Ireland for a mother-daughter week on steroids. [Read More]
Coconut Oil Goodness and a Giveaway
I’m back from my running junket in Ireland and I can’t wait to share all of that craziness with you. But first, while I’m sorting my thoughts and writing those race reports, I NEED to tell you about the Coconut Oil Health and Beauty products I had the opportunity to try from Skinny & Co. [Read More]
Race Day Mishaps? I’ve Had a Few
This week’s Tuesdays on the Run topic is Running and Racing Mishaps. Face it, whether it’s negligence on our part or an act of God, sh!* happens sometimes. In the 10 years or so I’ve been running long distance, I’ve certainly had my share of “surprises”. Mostly extreme weather issues, but some other incidents as [Read More]
Olympic Running in Rio
The opening ceremonies are starting in Rio this week so what better time to talk everything Olympic Running on Tuesdays on the Run? Tell us which Olympic moments inspire you, what running events are your faves, who you’ll be rooting for and anything else you wanna share. Personally I’m a voracious Olympic games watcher. Any [Read More]
Stuff I’m Bringing to Dublin…and Not
I’m heading to Dublin, Ireland to run the RocknRoll Dublin Remix Race Series and I could not be more excited! The last time I was to Dublin was 17 years ago and I don’t think I was a runner then so I’m super pumped to see that beautiful city in my running shoes. But before [Read More]
Runfessions, Swimfessions and Some Trailhead
July why do you fly so fast? Yes, time for another edition of Runfessions. The linkup where we share our sweatiest transgressions so we can start the new month fresh. Ready? Let’s go! You may have noticed in my weekly wrap posts that I’m still swimming. I could tell you I’m swimming because I’m eyeing [Read More]
Summer Scenes from my Run
This week on Tuesdays on the Run we wanna see your “scene”. Are you a city runner? Do you hit the trails? The lakefront? Get your run on at the crack of dawn? Or later on? Show us where you’re running this summer! I live in the Northern suburbs of Chicago, maybe closer to Wisconsin [Read More]
Weekly Wrap and The Glo Run that Didn’t
Before we get to the Glo Run, here’s how week 3 of Indy Monumental Marathon training went: Monday: Rest Tuesday: Track Pace Ladder Wednesday: Strength & Swim Thursday: 7 miles Nope, couldn’t get up so swim Friday: 7 miles take 2 Saturday: Glo Run 5k, cancelled Sunday: Run 15 miles It was kind of a [Read More]
RocknRoll Chicago Half Marathon
RocknRoll Chicago Remix weekend is comprised of a 5k on Saturday and either a 10k or half marathon on Sunday. I opted for the half. If rising at 4:45am on Saturday wasn’t bad enough, the 3:45am alarm on Sunday was just cruel. I definitely questioned wth I was doing as I made my way downtown [Read More]
RocknRoll Chicago 5k
RocknRoll Chicago weekend is here and gone. Oh how summer flies. Despite some commuting challenges, it did not disappoint in the fun department. This was my 4th time taking part in the event, this year proudly part of the RocknBlog team. I made the trek down to the expo Friday with the kids in tow. [Read More]
