Enjoying lots of running this summer- from races to stroller runs to solo time....all in my favorite Kiava Clothing pieces! From left to right: Striped Shorts // Striped Capri // Geometric Capri After finishing my last race in July, I’m excited to do one of my favorite 10k races in August...and this time, without a stroller! If you are local, check out the details and join me! The details: Gurnee Days Trail Run (5k/10k), hosted by the Gurnee Rotary Club When: Saturday, August 10, 2019 at Read More
My Next Race: Gurnee Days 10K Race & 2-Mile Fun Run/Walk
A 5k with my buddy... (Man, laying back, enjoying the ride with a handful of Cheerios sure sounds nice, right?!) After the Wisconsin Half Marathon in May, I haven't been running all that regularly-- whoops! I've been mixing it up with my workouts, but I still do a 5k stroller run route with my buddy at least once a week. I've been missing longer runs, so I'm excited to do one of my favorite 10k races in August. If you are local, check out the details and join me! The details: Gurnee Days Read More
Gurnee Days Trail Run 2016 #GoGurnee
Runs these days look a bit different, but I wouldn’t trade it for the world. I have a great running buddy! In an effort to stick to my fitness routine, I signed up for one race a month (July through October). July’s race was Antioch’s Run for Freedom over the 4th. It was Bryce’s first official race running with my in the stroller. Despite a crowded start, we finished in 26:18, 4th in my age group and first stroller finishers- woo woo! The race for August is one I’ve done for a few Read More
Win it Wednesday: Hero Half Marathon and 10k
I had such a blast when I ran the Hero Half Marathon and 10k race at the gorgeous Indiana Dunes a couple years back. And now that I’m back into running post baby, I am SUPER excited to add this event to my race schedule this year, especially now that the race has been moved up to September instead of October! And for those of you in the Chicagoland area, I’ve got a sweet treat for you: I’m giving away one entry for the half marathon and one entry for the 10k! via But first, the Read More
Back at It: Gurnee Days 10k
First 5k run through the neighborhood. (Not gonna lie- was pretty sore after that!) After getting the “all clear” at my postpartum appointment, I am anxious to get to running again! That is, when I can find the time. Ideally, I’m aiming to do a half marathon later this fall, but getting out to run will be tricky. I look forward to when I can use the jogging stroller so Bryce can come with me (which I’ve read it as 6 months.) Until then, most of my runs are on weekends when T is with our Read More
Hero Half Marathon and 10k Giveaway
Last year, I ran the inaugural Hero 10k race at the beautiful Indiana Dunes State Park, along with fellow blogger Erin, and my cousin Kelly. We had a blast… Erin took the superhero theme to the next level. It was epic. And my cousin and I used the gorgeous scenery for some jumping photos, obviously. And I’m back again this year…with a giveaway for not one but TWO lucky runners! The details: Hero Half Marathon and 10k When: Sunday, October 19 at 8 am CST Where: Indiana Dunes Read More
2014 Race Discounts and Running Schedule
Source This year, I decided to run one race a month during what I consider to be the decent weather months, so not including Dec through March due to the snow-pocalypse in Chicago. So far, I've stuck to it. I've also been complementing my running with Pure Barre classes and a group fitness class like Tabata or Body Pump at work here and there and I feel like it's been a great mix for me...I'm very pleased with my times from my 2014 running schedule thus far! April Ringing in Spring 10k Read More
Ringing in Spring 10k Recap
It's about time I got to the Ringing in Spring 10k recap! This past weekend, I participated in my first race of the year in Valparaiso, Indiana called Ringing in Spring 5k/10k. I participated in the 10k last year (Time: 54:04) and did the 10k again this year. It’s a well organized, USATF certified race and 100% of race proceeds benefit the Valparaiso Family YMCA and its fitness programs. My Mom joined in this year and walked the 5k (not to mention she did another 5k race the weekend Read More
