After moving to Chicago, I found myself in a new city, again. Heavier than I liked, again. And not wanting to shell out over $100 a month on a gym membership. I missed Unite Fitness. I missed my Philly Runner friends. Yet I loved this crazy new city. A virtual friend reached out about her …
Continue reading Why I Stopped Peddling (and I’m not Talking about Spinning)
In February, instead of making goal, I focused on progress. I made progress toward my 2016 mantras, and in March I intend to make even more progress. Move More - Continue to attend at least one class at Equinox a week. My class of choice is Precision Running, but I promised my trainer I would …
Several weeks ago, as I was planning my February goals, I set out on one that I didn't publicize. Purposefully, I told no one, I wrote it no where, and within a few days, realized how important it was. For the month of February, I went Selfie Free. Sure, I posted, but I wanted to focus …
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 …
Continue reading The Chicago Running Community got its Heart Back: Fleet Feet Old Town Reopens
It's been a strange month! A few weeks ago, the wind chill temps were below zero, this weekend the highs were low 60s. Chicago, make up your mind! Since Disney Marathon weekend, I've been enjoying running on my terms, when, where, and as long as I want. I've been enjoying my training sessions, and loving …
As I watched the marathon trials on Saturday, in addition to being in awe at the way those athletes move, there was longing. Wishing for their strong strides. Their high knees. Their seemingly effortless glide over 26.2 miles. Galen Rupp ran his first marathon, in the hottest Olympic marathon trials ever. And won. Actually, he …
I had a revelation mid-week: I'm a happier person if I work out and get my 12k steps in each day. When I say revelation, I mean reminder. I know this. I've been through this, and yet somehow, time after time, I forget it. I get into a routine, and something always finds a way …
I've long admitted to being addicted to TV. It's been a good friend to me since I was a kid, and quite honestly, I could never give it up. I have changed how I watch, though. For example, I will only allow myself to watch The Biggest Loser if I'm working out, and I save …
Continue reading Finding what’s right for you: Why I didn’t like “My Diet is Better Than Yours”
When I first started this post, it was titled "Don't Stop Now", but I couldn't get this out of my head. You're welcome. As I reflect on the first month of the year, I'm a bit disappointed because I didn't stick to many of my goals. But, I still made progress, so that's something …
That's what little girls are made of, right? I'm 35, clearly not a little girl, but have often found myself eating sweets like one. Because, I was addicted to sugar. With tons of research studies recently showing just how bad added sugar is for us, I decided I needed to reduce my consumption. Of …
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