So, there was this big group run last Sunday. It left from downtown, went up through Old Town, Lincoln Park, Lakeview, back down over the river, out through the West Loop, down almost to the Cell, and back up Michigan Ave to Roosevelt. There were a few people that came out and did it. I actually heard there was something like 35,000 that showed up and ran. It was a little crowded.

Okay, so in all seriousness now, I ran the marathon last weekend. Most of you guys know I don't like following spec… Continue

The “Why?”
As I sat on the bus this morning, I got to thinking about the “why?” Everyday we swim, bike, run, attend yoga, pilates, physical therapy, spinning classes, or whatever physical activity we each decide to do that day. Some of us get up at 5:00am, sometimes earlier, or some of us wait until after work to release our fury on our activity of choice. It’s become part of our being. It’s like breathing—this desire to run during the sunrise, or bike indoors to the thoughts and songs of oursel… Continue

a tight calf and achilles tendon, and a completely effed up left hip. So this explains why my right foot went numb in the middle of the Chicago tri, and why I ended up crying more tears of pain than happiness from cramping...

So here I am, 3 weeks and some change away from the biggest race of my life yet and one of my steps towards being an iron(wo)man: the Chicago marathon, and I am now in physical therapy 2-3 days a week for Plantar Fasciitis, overtight muscles in my right lower leg, and a ja… Continue

I just wanted to say thanks to all the people who I saw at the Chicago Tri from the club. That last one was kinda tough and you definately pumped me up. To those who haven't done it. The Triple was a lot of fun. I especially liked the good transition spot we had. I had an opportunity to meet some people from all over who came in just to do this race. In fact I networked with some folks who will be in Augusta so it will be cool to see some people I know. Thanks again for cheering me on!