I DID IT!! A full recap to follow later but for now, my 2022 Chicago Marathon is completed!!
Chicago Marathon (Race Eve): Sat 10.08.22
Well, this is it. This is the final post for my 2022 Chicago Marathon training journey and I am sad to write that. Okay, almost sad to write that. I suppose the emotions stem from knowing this is the end of my Chicago Marathon training since the race is tomorrow. In 2000, I signed up…
Chicago Marathon Training: F 10.07.22
9667 steps which I think roughly translates to 18 miles-ish, give or take. This morning I planned on getting up early and going for a short run but it was raining and I didn’t feel like dealing with it so I stared at the rain out the window of the bus headed toward the expo….
Chicago Marathon Training: Th 10.06.22
0 miles (even though my body feels like I walked 10 miles but probably closer to 5 and even closer to 3) The excitement in me is building faster and I’m trying to relax and take it all in because this celebration will be over soon. Because that is what the marathon truly is, a…
Chicago Marathon Training: W 10.05.22
2.60 miles Today I baked some pumpkin walnut cookies and as I went to set the timer on my microwave I noticed it wasn’t on. It wasn’t unplugged so I switched outlets thinking maybe that was the issue, but still nothing. The digital numbers were gone and the light inside was off. I started to…
Chicago Marathon Training: Tu 10.04.22
1.50 miles I’m not too concerned about the low mileage right now since I’ve been walking around a bit and noticed some fatigue in my legs. Therefore, I’m keeping my focus on rest and recovery with foam rolling and light stretching. With the extra time I’ve packed up all my gear and it’s ready to…
Chicago Marathon Training: M 10.03.22
0 miles – Rest Day Week 18 has arrived!! Otherwise known as Race Week!! It seriously blows my mind how fast these past 4 months have zoomed by and prior to beginning training, I had no idea that I would post every single day which is not something I would’ve ordinarily done. So why this…
Chicago Marathon Training: Sun 10.02.22
3.18 miles I’ll admit yesterday’s run left me confused and discouraged so today I grabbed my Speedgoats and Feetures socks and whispered to them, “You’re both going to the show.” We all went out for a 3.18 mile run and my entire body from head to toe felt solid and ready for next weekend. My…