A few weeks ago I posted about being invited to participate in a group run and launch party with Nike Run Club+ here in Chicago. Who doesn’t love messages like this? When the day arrived, I was less excited, because it was cold (around 25 degrees), windy (gusts of over 30 mph), and snowing. Those …
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In August, Chicago runners watched in agony as firefighters raced to save Second City and, in turn, funneled water into Fleet Feet’s flagship Old Town location. Only a few weeks ahead of the Chicago Marathon, the timing of the fire felt a bit like a taper nightmare. In an instant, Fleet Feet adjusted to meet …
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I'm participating in a virtual running journey link-up thanks to Danielle from LiveRunGrow.com. Be sure to check out all the great places to run, and feel free to add your own, just send Danielle your link! I've been in Chicago for a little over a year now, and I have to say, it's probably my …
I’m convinced that I’m some sort of unlucky charm for rain on race day. Both of my spring Halfs this year were rainy. Thankfully only one of them was a complete downpour. In all, I’ve run 4 of my 12 half marathons in the rain. I’ve killed an iPod. I learned the hard way …
That's not necessarily true. But I do love me some Missy Elliott. I am, however, a music runner. It pumps me up. It keeps me motivated, and often, can actually make me faster. Recently, I've been struggling with my usual mixes, because there's always a song or two that brings me down at just the wrong …
Before Zooma Napa Valley, I decided to do something I hadn’t done in a while: make a new playlist. I wanted a playlist that would keep me excited through the whole race. I didn’t focus on my usual dance pop tunes, but threw in some fun indie and rock stuff. It worked! I love this …
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Earlier this year, I gave up making playlists for running. Not because I don’t still love running to great music, but between work, blogging, Twitter conversations, actually running, and sleep, I was slacking. And then I found RockMyRun, and never turned back. I love their mixes, because I can change my mix depending on my …
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I had lots of questions about my outfit and various tools that kept me warm and dry although I ran for almost 3 hours in the snow on Sunday. Thankfully, I’d planned well, so while I became miserable, it wasn’t because my gear didn’t stand up to the challenge. While there are probably dozens of …
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Vote for your favorite (or ask a clarifying question to vote) today! Packing happens tonight for Women’s Running Series Scottsdale!
A few weeks ago I was reminded of Runner’s World’s Rave Runs, and resized that there was one from November 2012 less than 30 minutes from my apartment in Birmingham. Oak Mountain is a well loved state park just outside of Birmingham. It’s got everything from golf, to a campground, to seemingly endless miles of …
Continue reading Runner’s World Rave Run: Peavine Falls, Pelham, AL. I call foul!