Over the last 14 months or so I've been returning from a long bout of injury, and working with a coach for the first time. One of the things that has helped me improve my speed (one of my big goals) while also not pushing my body into a dangerous zone, has been intervals. With …
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Perusing on Progress
Progress is never linear. But it's so easy to forget that when you're in the middle of it; and forgetting that in any moment along that route usually means you end up frustrated. Frustrated leads to questioning, questioning leads to excuses, and suddenly you remember why progress is never linear. Whether it's running, your career, …
Book Review: Run the World
This summer has been a bit different than I had expected, since I should have been weight bearing before Memorial Day (which was 5 weeks ago if you're counting). So I've been spending a ton of time on my couch, laying by the pool, and sitting on my balcony, which can get fairly boring. So …
FOMO
As much as I remember cursing the mornings where I slept a little too late, and headed out the door for a double digit run in 80 degree heat, I can't help but wake up and have my heart broken. Every morning with bright sunshine coming up over Lake Michigan my heart longs to be …
How to celebrate National Running Day if you can’t run
As a runner, National Running Day is one of my favorite made up holidays. This year, I know I'm not alone when I want to shut down social media on June 1st because this year, I can't run. What's a runner to do? Volunteer Serve water, beer or post-run snacks at your local running club. …
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Perspectives change
This time 2 weeks ago, I was enjoying a glass of bubbly as I wandered around the silent auction, trying to decide what to place my bets on. I had come to peace with the fact that I would not be running the Shamrock Shuffle the next day, nor would I be running Rock n …
Headspace & Focus
After an absolutely incredible weekend at Disney World Marathon Weekend with Danielle, Pam, Megan, Justin and Devin, when I got back home and back to work, I realized I was a bit overwhelmed. I needed to make me a priority in order to focus on the things that really matter: getting healthy & back to into my favorite …
So you want to run in the rain
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 …
Giving up being stubborn
If there's one thing runners have a sixth sense for, it's knowing when something is wrong with our bodies. We know the difference between a little tweak and a big problem almost immediately. We know when a little cough is okay to do an easy or long run with, but pushing speed work to a …
Chicago Marathon Training & I need your help!
It's been a while since I've posted, mostly because life has been busy. Now that I'm halfway through week 2 of marathon training, it's not going to get any less busy, but after an amazing weekend with some of my favorite blogger friends, I have been inspired to get back to it! Marathon Training …
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