Greetings, Tribe! This past Saturday I celebrated another trip around the sun and it just might be one of my favorite birthdays ever!! My day started with running the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon (more about that next week), which was absolutely extraordinary. I finished the race in time to run home, shower, and zoom off to … Continue reading Celebration of Life 2019
Greetings, Tribe! For the last couple of years I contemplated getting a running coach and finally this year I did. I’ve been disappointed with the decline in my race performances, and clearly something had to change. Many moons ago I ran my marathon PR, 3:54:34, and I’ve slowed down ever since. My training would be … Continue reading Hiring a Coach
Greetings, Tribe! My heart is incredibly heavy with this post, but I need to vent… As many of you know, just over a month ago I had to call 911 because of very close gunfire in my neighborhood. Long story short, I wanted on hold for over 25minutes before hanging up. I contacted the sheriff’s … Continue reading 911 update
Greetings, Tribe! This week has been all about recovery. After running the Chicago Marathon, I definitely needed some R&R. Now, that doesn’t mean I stop moving, but I just move a lot less. Monday through Saturday I ran only one mile and on Sunday I did an easy 6 mile run. So, what did I … Continue reading Recovery Week
Greetings, Tribe! I survived yet another Chicago Marathon!!!! This year I went to the race with my mother-in-law and sister-in-law. Instead of driving all of the way into the city, we parked and took a train into Chicago. Brilliant! So fast and stress-free! The expo was full of energy, as usual. We caught the tail … Continue reading Chicago Marathon 2019
Greetings, Tribe! The Chicago Marathon is now less than a week away and I could not be more excited!! This is the best I have felt before a marathon in YEARS! Unlike most years, I have actually done all the training. I’ve run slow enough when I should, I’ve done tempo runs and speed work, … Continue reading Reasonable Expectations
Greetings, Tribe! Every year around this time, Fleet Feet Chicago gathers a panel of coaches, nutritionists, someone who works for the Chicago Marathon, and elite runners to offer wisdom for those running a Fall marathon or other endurance event. I forget that this is a thing until my mother-in-law invited us, and I’m so glad … Continue reading Breaking Through the Wall 2019
Greetings, Tribe! They say to do something every day that scares you. Every day is a bit excessive if you ask me, but I do think it’s important to try things that challenge you on a regular basis. This summer I have embraced some of my irrational fears… I went to the VERY top of … Continue reading Feel the Rush!
Greetings, Tribe! I set a theme for each year now instead of making resolutions. This year was supposed to be the theme “Strength.” Well, life new better and has changed the theme of 2019 into “No Excuses.” For a long time I have made the excuses for years for why I don’t read much, and … Continue reading Summer Reading 2019
Greetings, Tribe! With just under 5 weeks to go, I thought it was time for a marathon training update. Generally speaking, I’ve been logging over 40miles every week. This used to seem impossible, but I actually feel pretty good overall. Some days I’m definitely dragging, but I feel stronger overall. Six months ago, an 8 … Continue reading Chicago Marathon Minus 5 Weeks
