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  • I Have Arrived

    Yes, I know, I owe everyone an update on the Chicago Marathon - and that is coming post haste - but I could not let this momentous occasion pass without bringing it to everyone's attention!I GOT MY FIRST MEAN COMMENT!Not…

  • I Know! I'm Sorry!

    I know I have been completely M.I.A. for ... 5 months now? That is crazy! Essentially, I have not blogged during any of my training for the Chicago Marathon.Which, by the way is in FIVE DAYS ...My excuses are nothing …

  • I Love A Challenge

    I love a good challenge. Not necessarily a tough challenge, but some sort of goal hanging out there in the future to keep me motivated and on track. Following training programs and training for races is a perfect examp…

  • It's Been Way Too Long

    ... so you know that I don't have time to actually write a true update. In times like these, random posts are the only way to go! Heeeere goes:* My life is crazy right now. It feels like that horrible airline fligh…

  • Mardi Gras Half Race Report

    So ... I'm not good at race reports. Even a report about what is probably my best race, ever. I mean, I was seriously GRINNING after I crossed the finish line. To know that I achieved my goal (no matter how close I cut…

  • I Did It

    1:59:49 Just under the wire, but I am still so happy! I finally achieved my goal of under 2 hours for the half, and also set a PR!!! Details later!

  • Dream Deferred

    Well, I had an extremely disappointing race on 12/14. Let's see, for starters, my stomach was feeling rather upset when I woke up - but I knew it was mostly nerves. The weather was predicted to be VERY WINDY and in the…

  • My Half Marathon Goals

    I'm running in the White Rock Half Marathon on December 14. I feel pretty good, but of course have the nervousness/anxiety/anticipation that always comes before a "big" race. One good thing is that I have been consist…

  • DONE.

    181 miles. 30 hours, 35 minutes, 35 seconds. 12 women, including myself. Hills, sun, wild animals, port o pottys, vans and LOTS OF RUNNING - done!It was a BLAST!Here's my Van (each team had 2 vans) at the start - it wa…

  • 1. I never knew I liked raw spinach until a few months ago!! I still hate cooked spinach, but never realized that raw spinach is yummy in salads until recently.2. If I can use this slow day at work to tie up some work…

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