Archive for 'Tag Archives: 'Marathon Training''

Sunshine!

Sunshine!

What? Wait … Could that possibly be … Yup, that would be the sun shining on my face. Something I love and seems to be scarce these days. I was thrilled to see the sun come [...]

Out With the Old, In With the New

Out With the Old, In With the New

After a wonderful run (pun intended) I’m saying goodbye to these … I got these shoes at Fitbloggin’ last May and they carried me through many runs including my second marathon and a couple of half [...]

Embracing Gratitude

Sometimes my life feels like it’s moving so quickly. There aren’t nearly enough hours in the day to do all the things that I want and need to do. Keeping up with my kids, my marriage, [...]

Chicago Marathon Miles

Chicago Marathon Miles

Today I’m running the Chicago Marathon as a member of the DetermiNation team raising money for the American Cancer Society. I’m excited that my second marathon has such purpose and promise for such an important cause [...]

Ramping Up My Race Schedule

Ramping Up My Race Schedule

I had an AWESOME run this morning along the river. I felt fresh, strong and wanted to keep going. I pray I feel that way on Sunday morning when I lace up my kicks for the [...]

Can it be Sunday Again, Please?

Can it be Sunday Again, Please?

Happy Monday, Everyone! I had a BUSY weekend and feel like I need another weekend to recover from my weekend – right!  I truly can’t complain, though. It started out with an easy 6 mile taper [...]

Enjoying the Taper

Enjoying the Taper

I had a great, easy three mile run this morning. The weather was perfect, cool and sunny, and I took a new route along the river. I’ve shared my love/hate relationship with the taper before … well, I’m [...]

Running for More Birthdays

Running for More Birthdays

In 19 days I will run the Chicago Marathon as a member of the DetermiNation team raising money for the American Cancer Society. I’m excited that my second marathon will have such purpose and promise for such [...]

21 Mile Training Run – Done!

21 Mile Training Run – Done!

21 miles done. Actually, 21.17, hell yeah I’m being that technical not that I’m being that technical. Ahem. How did it go? So glad you asked … I’m so excited that it’s done and I’m feeling good. [...]

19 Miles: My Fall and All

19 Miles: My Fall and All

Yup, I ran 19 miles on Saturday getting ready for the Chicago Marathon next month. Yup, I busted my ass I fell. What’s the saying … “It’s not how hard you fall, but how fast you [...]