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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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Chicago Week 11 – Getting back in the Groove
Happy Sunday! I have to say that I am way behind on replying to blog comments, so I first wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone who commented or reached out on Instagram and Facebook to offer some...
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Chicago Training Week 12
Another week of marathon training is done. It is hard to believe that 6 weeks from today I’ll be running through the streets of Chicago! Chicago Marathon Training Week 12 Monday — 6-mile run Tuesday —...
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Chicago Week 13 – Running into September
And, just like that, the first week of September is in the books. These weeks just keep rolling along, and Chicago gets closer and closer! Here’s how this week of training went down. Chicago Marathon...
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Chicago Marathon Week 14
Happy Sunday! It is a beautiful Sunday here and for the first time a while, I woke up to a wide-open day. I’m looking forward to a day of relaxing, watching some football, and perhaps a little yoga (I...
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Chicago Marathon Week 15
Hello Taper Town! Week 15 of training is done. Now it’s time to reduce the mileage and put an emphasis on rest and self-care. Chicago Marathon Training Week 15 Monday — 6 miles. With my husband...
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Chicago Week 16 – Ups and Downs
Week 16 of training is done and it certainly had its ups and downs! Thankfully this week ended much better than it started. Here’s how things went down. Chicago Marathon Training Week 16 Monday — Rest...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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