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3rd Run and Almost a 5k
I almost ran 3.1 miles this morning, before I thought better of it. It's always better to train a little less, than to too much. Maybe this Sunday I'll run/walk somewhere north of a 5k, but it will be...
View Article4.5 Mile Run/Walk - Out too fast
Started out at a too fast clip this morning and felt it 1.5 miles in. Still had 3 miles to go, so it wasn't the best feeling. In any case, it's a good reminder for my race on Sunday to take it way easy...
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Feeling Good - Fingers Crossed
Another 4.5 mile run/walk in the books this morning and I'm feeling good. During my run I stopped and walked whenever I felt like it and was not concerned about pace. I am starting to feel more...
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Kegger and a Run
I ran along Ravenswood Ave again by "Brewery Row". In the courtyard behind Dovetail Brewing I saw a stack of old school wooden kegs:Dovetail KegsMy run/walk was yet another 4.5 miles. During the run I...
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5.4 Miles Before my 5k
I ran my last training run before my 5k on Sunday. I ran/walked 5.4 miles. The goal was to build endurance which I think I accomplished. From day to day, I can actually feel my lungs getting stronger...
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This Run's For Jack 5k 2021 Race Recap
Sunday, I ran my first in-person race in over two years (last was June 2019). The race was the 2021 edition of "This Run's for Jack 5k" in Glen Ellyn. As for training for the race, I resumed...
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Back at It
Took four days off (instead of three as planned) post 5k. I think the race took more out of me than I thought. It just shows me that races can be punishing and days off afterwards are important to...
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Putting the Lakefront back into the Lakefront Trail
Yesterday, I ran/walked farther than I had in a long time. 6.5 miles to be exact. My goal was six miles, to the lakefront and home. But by the time I got down to the lakefront, it was so picturesque, I...
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Can't Take the Race out of the Racer
This was going to be an easy for mile run/walk over the awesome Chicago River pedestrian bridge (2x) - down to Belmont and back home.Chicago River Pedestrian bridge (source)However, when I got to the...
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Four Miles to Boost Me
After a year of not running, and now suddenly running 3 or 4 times a week, I'm starting to notice the little aches and pains that come along with running regularly. Besides the general leg and hip...
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Peak Fall
It feels like Chicago has nearly hit peak fall. Lots of trees are changing color and there was frost on the grass (it finally fell below freezing last night). I really, really love running with a chill...
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Six days away from my 10k
It's hard to believe the Lincolnwood Turkey Trot 10k is only six days away. Yesterday, the day got away from me with projects, and I missed my long run. However, it was probably a good thing that I...
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Race Checklist
At lunch today, I ran my last run (four miles) until my 10k on Sunday. It was windy and rainy, so good training weather! During my run today, I started to make a mental race checklist for things to...
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Lincolnwood Turkey Trot 2021 10k Race Recap
After a hiatus of a few years, I was once again running the Lincolnwood Turkey Trot. My training comprised of thrice weekly runs and seven times a week (2x day) long dog walks.I've run this race eight...
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Happy Holidays
Still managing to get in 10 to 15 running miles per week and 20 miles/week dog walking. I think that's my limit right now, and I'm happy with that. Maybe next year those numbers will go up, but those...
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Training for a 10k (and a one miler)
I've actually been running the last month, trying to get ready for a 10k next weekend (6/4). I haven't participated in the "Run for the Animals" since the 2019 event. I think this may be the first year...
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Run for the Animals 10k 2022 Race Recap
After a three year hiatus, I was finally back in Wheaton for the Run for the Animals 10k. I had not run a complete 6.2 miles since the Lincolnwood Turkey Trot back in November. My training for this...
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Ten years ago today: "Cheers to the Boston Marathon" - 2013 blog post
Ten years ago today:http://lakefronttrail.blogspot.com/2013/04/cheers-to-boston-marathon.html
View ArticleFlashback: Ten Years Ago Today - Chaos at the 2013 Boston Marathon
Flashback: Ten Years Ago Today - Chaos at the 2013 Boston Marathon:http://lakefronttrail.blogspot.com/2013/04/chaos-at-boston.htmlHard to believe it's been 10 years.
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First Race of the Year on Sunday!
I started running again two weeks ago (after a break of about 12 months). I wanted to run our neighborhood 5k which takes place Sunday morning, so I needed to get in shape.So far I've done quite a bit...
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Ravenswood Run 2023 Race Recap
Up until three weeks ago, it had been a year since I'd run. I broke my toe during the Covid Times and then took a prolonged break from running. Afterwards, I did a couple of starts and stops trying to...
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Run for the Animals 10k 2023 Race Recap
After two solid months of training, a 5k and a 3.5 mile race, I was finally ready to tackle a 10k in Wheaton for the Run for the Animals. I had not run a complete 6.2 miles in a year since I ran the...
View ArticleRace to Wrigley 2023 - Determining my 5k pace. Can I go sub-20:00?
On the eve of the 2023 edition of the "Race to Wrigley" 5k, I am contemplating what my 5k race pace should be. I entered 21:00 for my finishing time on the race's entry form, but don't know if that is...
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Race to Wrigley 5k 2023 - Race Recap
As per my previous post, I had been spending an inordinate amount of time trying to figure out my fitness level and ergo, my pace, for the Race to Wrigley 5k. What made my pace calcs difficult was that...
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Lincolnwood Turkey Trot - 2023 Race Recap
After a hiatus of a two years, I was once again running the Lincolnwood Turkey Trot. My training comprised of thrice weekly runs (including 10+ mile weekly long runs) and seven times a week (2x day)...
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