So I realized I didn’t have a post summing up my running in 2013! I spent all that time tracking everything in Google Docs, I might as well record it all on the blog right?! 2013 was a great year to really get me back into running again. I met some great friends from the Chicago Running Bloggers group and did several long runs with friends, which up until this point, I had been a solo runner. Just me and my music. But running with people makes for so much more fun! It was definitely a Read More
The Hero Half Marathon & 10K winners are…
Congrats to Erin V. and Samira M. for winning the free race entries to the Hero Half Marathon and 10k! Erin won the 10k entry and Samira won the half marathon entry. Still want to run this super scenic race? Use code HERO10 for $10 off at Herohalf.com. (And check out my informational blog post about the race here.) Thank you to everyone that participated…be sure to stay tuned for another “sweet” race entry giveaway soon! Have a wonderful weekend! I’m off to the airport to visit my Read More
Back-to-back race weekend: Gurnee Days 10k | Iron Girl Tri Relay
Workout log for August 5-August 11: August 5: 4.01 miles, Time: 37:51, Pace: 9:25 + 1.25 mile walk with Izzy August 6: arm weight circuit (3x) + rest August 7: Pilates DVD (30 min) + 1.25 mile walk with Izzy August 8: Jillian Michaels Shred it With Weights DVD (30 min) + 1.25 mile walk with Izzy August 9: 3.02 miles, Time: 28:25, Pace: 9:25 August 10: Gurnee Days 10k, Time: 51:45, Pace: 8:20 August 11: Iron Girl Tri (Relay- Run), Time: 24:14, Pace: 7:50, Overall time: 1:12:48 So when Read More
Work it
For me, winter workouts can get boring and mundane since I'm usually stuck inside to do them since it's so cold outside and it gets dark so early...wa waaa! I try to keep variety in my workouts by mixing it up with running routines on the treadmill, Jillian Michaels DVDs, challenging cardio/toning workout circuits I see on Pinterest and the occasional group exercise class for some human interaction. But sometimes I just need a little pick-me-up to keep me going...like new workout gear! The Read More
