Chicago Week 10 – Zzzs wanted

Week 10 is done and there's no sugar-coating it - it was a rough one! The combination of a chaotic and stressful work schedule, an ITB flare-up, and ongoing sleep struggles made for a perfect storm. Chicago Marathon Training Week 10 Monday — … [Continue reading]

Running Shoes – My Current Favorites

This post contains affiliate links. I don't think it would be an exaggeration to say that a runner's search for the perfect running shoes can sometimes feel like a neverending quest. Too often, just as you find your ideal shoe, the manufacturer … [Continue reading]

Chicago Marathon Training – Half way point

Chicago Marathon training week 9 is in the books which means I've officially reached the halfway point! Say what now?! This week definitely challenged me! Here's how things went down. Chicago Marathon Training Week 9 Monday — Rest … [Continue reading]

Chicago Week 8 and August Goals

Each month I like to set a couple of monthly goals to help me stay on track. So with July now in the rearview mirror, it's time to share some goals for August. But first, a quick run down on week 8 of Chicago training. Chicago Marathon … [Continue reading]

August Coffee Date

Hello August! It's the first weekend of the month and time to catch up over coffee. I'm joining Coco and Deborah for the Ultimate Coffee Date. August Ultimate Coffee Date Over coffee, I would tell you about the sheer chaos going on at my … [Continue reading]

Chicago Week 7 – Just Running

Is it possible to feel on one hand like the days are flying by, but on the other hand feel like this past week was the longest week ever?! Well, that pretty much sums up my past week. It was a stressful work week, but training kept chugging … [Continue reading]

Sharing some July Runfessions

It is hard to believe we're coming to the end of July already! Marcia has opened the runfessional and I've got a few things to share.  July Runfessions I'm sure this comes as no great surprise but I runfess that I am heat weary! I was pretty … [Continue reading]

Chicago Marathon Training Week 6

The theme for this week was heat, humidity, run, repeat.  Week 6 of Chicago training is in the books! Here's a recap of how it all played out. Chicago Marathon Training Week 6 Monday -- 4 miles plus plank series. A nice, uneventful early … [Continue reading]

Narragansett Summer Running Festival 10K Recap

Last Saturday I ran my second race of the summer - the Narragansett Summer Running Festival 10K! Narragansett Summer Running Festival The Narragansett Summer Running Festival is a two-day event held on the Stonehill College campus. The 5K and … [Continue reading]

Chicago Marathon Training Week 5

Could someone please find a way to slow these days down a little?! While the summer heat is making running a challenge, I am by no means ready to wish away the season. And, speaking of days flying by, it's hard to believe that I've now finished 5 … [Continue reading]