Running brings challenges.. successes both big and small.... it brings joy...and sometimes frustration. It provides a quiet space to sort through a cluttered mind or a mix of emotions. It opens a connection to others...who cheer, commiserate, … [Continue reading]
Weekly Run Down – Catching up
Halfway through the month already! While things have been extra quiet in my little corner of the blogosphere, the workouts have been happening, I'm making progress on my November goals, and I may have found a new obsession! Running With the … [Continue reading]
Weekly Run Down and November Goals
Each month I like to set a couple of monthly goals to help me stay on track. So with October now in the rearview mirror, it’s time to share some goals for November. But first, I'm linking up with Deborah and Kim for the Weekly Run … [Continue reading]
November Coffee Date
Hello November! 2019 continues to roll along at a swift pace and now there are just a mere 61 days left in the year - say what now?! Well, what say we kick this month off with a little catch up over coffee. I’m linking up with Deborah and Coco … [Continue reading]
Weekly Run Down – Recovery Mode
Happy Sunday! After taking a full week off following the Chicago Marathon where I did nothing more than some stretching and lots of rolling, I used this past week to slowly ease back into working out. I’m linking up with Deborah and Kim for the … [Continue reading]
October Runfessions
So here we are once again in the final few days of the month - and what a month it's been! Marcia has opened the runfessional to give us all a chance to cleanse our souls (or is that soles?) before the new month begins, and I've got a few things to … [Continue reading]
Chicago Marathon – I did it!
After 18 weeks of training, I can't believe that race day has already come and gone! I'm not even sure there is any way to sufficiently recap a marathon. There was so much to take in - the sights, the crowds, the distance...and unfortunately an angry … [Continue reading]
Chicago Marathon Week 18 – Race Week!
I finally made it to the last week of training! And, let me just say taper about put me over the edge! It was a week of trying to stay relaxed, light workouts and a trip to Chicago! Chicago Marathon Training Week 18 Monday — Rest day, plus planks … [Continue reading]
Chicago Marathon – Just 7 days to go
Seven days...just seven days! By this time next week, I will be out somewhere on the streets of Chicago. But, before I get ahead of myself, here's a quick rundown of this past week. Chicago Marathon Training Week 17 Monday — I wrapped up September … [Continue reading]
October Coffee Date
Hello Friday! Who’s ready for the weekend?! I know that I am. So how about we start things off by catching up over coffee. Grab a mug and let’s join Coco and Deborah for this month’s Ultimate Coffee Date. October Ultimate Coffee Date Over … [Continue reading]