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Carmel Marathon Recap …. My 2nd Marathon in 7 days
The Carmel Marathon weekend was a Team Tough Chik event and I was excited to go meet some of the ladies who I had previously only known “on line”. We did dinner. We talked. And then we ran. Perfect...
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Hyundai Hope on Wheels 5k Race Review – 2012
Each year, the Chicago Half Marathon also offers a 5K option. Since I’m slowly coming off the injury train, this was the option I chose for 2012. It was the first time that I’ve ever participated in...
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Fallen Firefighters 5K – Bourbonnais, IL
Yesterday was the first annual Fallen Firefighters 5K in Bourbonnais, IL. The race venue was at Perry Farms on Route 45. Several races are held at this location each year but this my first time on...
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13.1 Marathon Chicago
This was the first year that 13.1 Chicago fit into my schedule. I’ve always wanted to run this race and ran the Miami Beach version in 2012 but this hometown race just never worked out until now. My...
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Uno 5K Carrera de los Muertos Race Review
I run a lot of races each year and while I enjoy them all to a certain degree, only a few hold a special spot on my heart and demand a repeat. I must say that the “Race of the Dead” which is...
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2013 Hot Chocolate 5K Race Review–Chicago Edition
I must say that after last year’s Hot Chocolate 5K/15K debacle at packet pickup and then a very unorganized, overcrowded race, I did not plan to go back this year. I have a little bit of history with...
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Route 66 Marathon Race Review & Where NOT to Stay in Tulsa
The Route 66 Marathon is in the done column & so is the great state of Oklahoma! This was my 25th marathon and the 15th state in my quest to run a marathon in every state. In order to be totally...
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Kentucky Derby Marathon – 2016
I headed to Louisville last weekend to run my 2nd Kentucky Derby Marathon. I love this race and it wasn’t difficult to talk me into a repeat visit. I’m a huge fan of races in small towns where we can...
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Ironman 70.3 Steelhead Race Review – 2016
It’s no secret that Ironman 70.3 Steelhead is one of my favorites. In fact, I’ll sign up for 2017 as soon as the event opens for registration. Its “my” race. Its in a familiar place. I have friends...
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River City Rat Race 10K …. Ft Wayne, IN
On Sunday, Aby & I ran the River City Rat Race 10K in Fort Wayne, IN. They offer both a 10K and 5K. It’s a downtown Ft Wayne race that runs thru the streets, a few neighborhoods, local parks and...
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