The Chicago Marathon race weekend was a great weekend overall. Meeting, hanging out and running with new and old running friends was great. Spending time in a city like Chicago with it's great food and sights reminded me why I have always liked visiting there. And I couldn't really ask for better weather for most … Continue reading The Deep Dish on My Chicago Marathon
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Chicago Marathon Training: Weeks 13-15
As race day gets closer and closer, it gets harder and harder to not let it completely take over your mind. There are so many variables when training and getting ready for a race. Especially a marathon. Especially the Chicago Marathon. Am I training enough? Am I training the right way? Am I ready? What … Continue reading Chicago Marathon Training: Weeks 13-15
Chicago Marathon Training: Weeks 10-12
Knowing that the peak weeks of training are here, and there isn't much longer to go before the taper begins, and the training cycle ends, has me feeling good. But what arguably has me feeling even better - cooler temperatures! It's no secret that I (and many others) have struggled at times in the heat … Continue reading Chicago Marathon Training: Weeks 10-12
Chicago Marathon Training: Weeks 7-9
As we get closer to the halfway point of this 15-week marathon training plan, it is always the hope that it's plain sailing. But as we all know, that's very rarely the case. After discussing the highs and lows of marathon training in my last post and hoping that the lows were behind me for … Continue reading Chicago Marathon Training: Weeks 7-9
Chicago Marathon Training: Weeks 4-6
Highs and Lows Going into a training cycle for a race, no matter the distance, you can always expect there to be some highs and lows along the way. The trouble is, you don't really know when they will come or how long they will last. Both the highs and the lows can seemingly come … Continue reading Chicago Marathon Training: Weeks 4-6
Chicago Marathon Training: Weeks 1-3
If you read my last blog post - 2024 So Far - you will know that my next big race is the Chicago Marathon this October. Since the beginning of the year (or even before that), the Chicago Marathon has been my main target for 2024. I originally got a place in it through the … Continue reading Chicago Marathon Training: Weeks 1-3
2024 So Far
It's been a while, hasn't it? The last time you heard from me (on here, at least), I was still reeling from the abrupt end to my running streak. And, as I was still working my way back to 100%, I really had no idea what I wanted to do next or what my goals … Continue reading 2024 So Far
Lessons of A 2,153 Day Running Streak
Over the course of my running streak, I ran 2,153 consecutive days for a total of 11,260 miles (18,121 kms) or about 5.25 miles (8.45km) per day. During that time, I learned a lot - both about running and about myself. Now that my running streak is over though, I've taken the opportunity to look … Continue reading Lessons of A 2,153 Day Running Streak
When the Good Outweighs the Bad: Highs and Lows of Almost 6 Years of Running Every Day
Running every day for almost 6 years provided me with a lot of opportunities for highlights and lowlights. But to be honest, the vast majority of the days were just a simple run around my neighborhood in the early morning. Usually done before 8am, showered and starting work shortly after. The routine nature of so … Continue reading When the Good Outweighs the Bad: Highs and Lows of Almost 6 Years of Running Every Day
Unexpectedly Expected
This is how it had to end. Or at least something like this. A routine Monday morning run. A normal way to start off the week. A 5-6 mile run followed by a shower and some coffee while starting work for the day. Only this Monday morning would be different. It all started out according … Continue reading Unexpectedly Expected
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