August Check-in
When I posted last month’s check-in, I was feeling so great fitness-wise. I felt like things were starting to move in the right direction. You guys. 2018 is not my …
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Training, February 26 – March 4
Monday: Rest. I don’t recall if I had a good excuse. Tuesday: 5.7-mile run. It was 60 degrees, Kelly said she was going to head out for a runch, and …
Read MoreVideo Gait Analysis
If you haven’t been following along detail for detail, I’ve been having issues with my left knee since the spring. Pain during and after a run. I tried to fix …
Read MoreRunning isn’t cheap, but is it worth it?
Some runners like to joke that running is “cheap,” all you need is a pair of ($100+) shoes. First of all, not if you’re a woman. Second of all, running …
Read MoreLeft to my own devices
Today was my third appointment with my sports med doc. Things seem to be going well enough that … I guess I’m done with my weekly PT appointments. Which is …
Read MoreI Did Not Run 20 Miles This Weekend
Like many of you, my Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and DailyMile feeds were full of 20-mile runs this weekend. If you’re running the Chicago Marathon, last week was your peak week. …
Read MoreAugust in Review
Total Running Miles: 0 Total Cycle Miles: 50 Total Swim Miles: 5 Total PT appointments: 5 Total Races: 1 Birthday: 32 Lollapalooza Hanging with my husband’s sisters This is the …
Read MoreFirst “Run” Back!
Last night, my PT cleared me to start the “Return to Running” program. I had been doing pain-free powerwalking (30-50 minutes at a time). I was so excited to run …
Read MoreMag Mile Ellipticaler
It’s been three weeks since my last run, which was the Rock ‘n’ Roll Half. I miss running. I miss the Lakefront Trail. I get bummed when I see the updates …
Read MoreI think we’re done here
So remember when I limped my way through the Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon and then said “Hey! I finished! I’ll keep on marathon training!” Um … really? After writing …
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