Anatomy of a Beginner Runner
I must look ridiculous to my neighbors who see me wogging (because that’s what I do…I “wog”, a cross between a walk and a jog. Yeah, I’m that slow). My giant self passing by their windows must be a...
View ArticleAll Signed Up for the Ferocious 5K in Elgin!
I did it! I’m all signed up for my first (ever) official race. A race where no obstacles are involved, other than the finish line. There’s going to be a timer in my race bib and everything. I feel so...
View ArticleTracking DOES Make a Difference
Another week down and I’m still at it. I really believe that sharing my thoughts on the interwebs is making a huge difference in whether or not I stick with this running/fitness/healthy eating regime....
View ArticleA Good Week for Running
I had a really good running week this week, thanks to the gorgeous weather Chicago had. I’m all caught up with my runs and completed week 6 of the C25K program this week. Not only that, but I dropped...
View ArticleGetting Fitted for Running Shoes
So I’ve been running consistently for 6 weeks now – wow, 6 weeks! – and figured that it was probably about time that I get some real running shoes. I had been hesitant in the past to spend the money on...
View ArticleFerocious 5K Race Recap – My First Race!
A while back I signed up for the Ferocious 5K in Elgin – a run benefiting my town’s school district. When I registered, I had just started the Couch 2 5K program and knew that I needed a goal to work...
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