Marathon Training Plan Update!
Marathon training has come to a temporary halt for me now that I’m no longer running Chicago. My mortgage got an official approval from the underwriter late on Monday (YAY)…
Chicago Marathon Training 2016
Running the Miami Marathon
I have to admit, I’m feeling a little anxious writing this post. Mostly because I’ve decided not to run the Chicago Marathon and it feels bizarre to say that. Of…
Chicago Marathon Training Week #11 Recap
Monday… I hope you had a great weekend! I had a fun Saturday. I had lunch with my mom, got in a solid 60 minute run on the treadmill, lifted…
Chicago Marathon Training Week #9
The average temperature during my outdoor runs last week was 88*F (31.1*C). I love running outside but the heat can really take its toll. My heart was beating out of my…
Chicago Marathon Training Week #8 (feat. My Fave Speed Workout)
Guys! The 98*/O-Town/Ryan Cabrera/Dream concert on Saturday was so. much. fun. Barbara, myself and about a thousand other late 20s/early 30s women all partied like it was 1999! There were…
It Wasn’t Me!
Hi there! Can I just say, Cecil is the cutest! I guess as his mom I am allowed to say that. I don’t know if he’s the best at sleeping,…
My Thoughts on the Hansons Beginner Training Plan (So Far)
I’m almost halfway through my 18 week marathon training cycle using the Hansons method and shit is getting real. Excuse my language but it just seems fitting to swear since I have…
Chicago Marathon Training Week #7
Last night I saw a water spout during my run! Seeing it reminded me that last year during 4th of July weekend a water spout touched ground on the beach…
Chicago Marathon Training Week #6
Yesterday the National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for South Florida warning residents to stay indoors to avoid heat stroke. “The high temperature is expected to be in the lower 90s with…
Meet Hawking the Cat!
Today I’d like to introduce you to a special little cat named Hawking. If his ears look a little funny it’s because he had frostbite on both of them when he…