2013 was a spectacular year, I am a little sad to see it go. But I appreciate the time to reflect on the past, plan the future, and use the new year as a reset button. Besides, there are a lot of great things ahead in 2014. No specific resolutions for me, though I really…
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My Plan B
So the New York marathon thing didn’t work out, but hey that is just a minor footnote in the big picture of the hurricane Sandy story. Much more important stories to focus on. A gentle reminder that no matter how much you plan, in the end it is out of your control. Luckily in my…
Running Tattoo
I got a running tattoo on vacation. Don’t worry mom, it’s only temporary (unlike my other two). Though it is semi-permanent, and will be visible for a while. I will spare you the pictures, but the tattoo is the horrid chafing left from where the bra meets the skin. While on vacation I ran my…
Halfway to NYC
I am halfway through my NYC marathon training. I’ve logged 11 weeks and almost 200 miles. Exciting! I have 11 more weeks to go. Intimidating! Some people only take 12 weeks to train for a marathon, most use an 18 week plan. I am following a 22 week plan (I started on the same schedule…
First week is on the books.
Week one of marathon training complete! I ran a total of 15.52 miles this week, the long run was 6 miles. It was hot and slow, it was a hot weekend in Chicago. Only 21 more weeks to go and close to 500 more miles. Friday night is pizza night for the foreseeable future, carb…
Three strikes, you’re IN!
Well, here goes nothing… I wanted to get the New York City marathon under my belt before I was 35. I applied for the lottery and got in on my first try, I was so excited! But that never happened, I had a baby instead. Well three years ago I threw my name back in…
Bonus Day
I love me some three-day weekends! It started with the Solider Field 10 Miler, I didn’t have as good a run as I did last year, but I wasn’t well prepared so it was not surprising. It has been awhile since I ran a race so it was fun to get back out there. The…
Walk This Way
Luckily the curbs in Dublin are full of reminders of which way to look because I am functioning (barely) on very little sleep… I left Chicago Sunday night, the flight is about 8 hours and it got me in bright and early to start my work day. I tried to sleep on the plane but…
Shuffling Along
Yesterday’s weather was just about perfect so I could not wait to head out for a run and try to console myself from missing the Shamrock Shuffle. I did my own shuffle and actually beat my time from last year’s race by over 2 minutes. Yea me! The best part, not having to wait 45…
We now return you to your regularly scheduled spring.
I am so happy the temperatures are back in the 60’s where they belong. The weather the past couple of weeks was ridiculous and it was really not helpful for my already lacking motivation or my mood. First of all this winter body is not ready for summer clothes in March. That is if I…