If you’re participating in the Chicago Marathon Training Program, chances are you are up to about 16 miles. I was rather suprised to find that the 16 miler that we did yesterday was actually a lot easier than my 8-miler of last week. It odd, my the only real hard miles is the first 4-5 [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘Running’
July 28, 2008
12 Miles and two weeks to the CDC
Two weeks to the Chicago Distance Classic and still going strong. I won’t be running it this year, so I guess I’ll do my own special half-marathon run on Saturday morning. My wife, Jenny, is running so I’ll be on the sidelines for this one.
Good Luck, Jenny!!!
March 29, 2008
Shamrockin’ Eve
Good Luck to everyone of the 30,000+ runners in tomorrow’s race. A little rain is no deterrent for a city full of runners anxious for another summer. I figure if we gather enough people together we could raise the ambient temperature of the air around Millennium Park by at least 5 degrees!
My wife is hosting [...]
March 26, 2008
Go Jenny!
Tonight’s run was especially momentous. It was my wife’s first outdoor running since her ACL surgery back in November. No doubt, it’s been a treacherous journey for her – 4 months of physical therapy, not to mention the surgery itself.
Congratulations, baby! You’re a champion.
March 25, 2008
Spring???? Finally???
Apologies for my recent absence. I’ve been studying for the Architect’s Registration Exam and have been quite busy. Got out for a run this evening and it was sooooo relaxing. The north pond is officially thawed-out and it really felt like Spring this evening. The Shamrock Shuffle Expo is this weekend! Try to avoid going [...]
March 4, 2008
Chocolate
I remember reading this article last month in Runner’s World Magazine. I love chocolate and was delighted to read that Chocolate (in small quantities and the right kind) is actually GOOD for you?!?!
If you find yourself in a supermarket and forget your transfat and flavanols, remember these are the good ones and keep the serving [...]
March 3, 2008
1904 Boston Marathon
Came across this today. It’s the earliest known photograph of the Boston Marathon taken in 1904.
The man at the center of the photograph (in white) is Sammy Mellor. Leading the race at mile 22, he fell out shortly after this photograph was taken.
March 2, 2008
Spring for a Day
I’m so ready for spring. It’s beautiful outside and I have the Flu. Tomorrow it’s going to be 30 degrees again. March drives me nuts!
March 1, 2008
Central Park Running
The only city in the US I love as much as Chicago is New York. Running in Cental Park is one of the greatest experiences for a runner. The scenery is amazing and the trails are really well designed. Runners generally follow either the Upper or Lower Loop which are separated by the Reservoir. If [...]
