Disclaimers: This is a previously published post that I've updated. This post contains affiliate links. I know I'm not alone in wel...

Isn't it the truth? There's the race recap and then there's the real story. I love looking at my medals--not just for the blood...

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you're a runner, I'm pretty sure you've got some running things on your...

This race has become an annual tradition for me. The last half marathon of the Chicago running season, it takes place in the Busse Woods For...

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it's a great time to reflect on all that it is good in my life. There is so much to be than...

If you could run the perfect race, what would you look for? After running many races over the years, there are certain things that, while no...

Seven years ago, I hit a birthday milestone that I didn't want to celebrate. Instead of having a party, I wanted to take a long weeken...

Last weekend, I tried to convince my husband to take me to the Cubs v White Sox game, the Crosstown classic. The ultimate rivalry, Chicago&#...

We live in a time of unprecedented cheating--in school, in life, and in sports. Everyone wants to get ahead at any cost. With regards to run...

I'm fortunate to be a part of a really supportive running community. It's really like a protective little bubble. We all really enco...

This post contains affiliate links. I know I need to let it go, but I can't stop ruminating on Sunday's long run. It's not the...

This post is sponsored by Michelob Ultra but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. Father's Day is coming up and it&...

It's Global Running Day! It's our day, fellow runners! This made-up holiday has gone worldwide and celebrates everything running. Wh...

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How many times have you been on a run and was spooked by a creeper? It's happened to me a few times over the years. Once, I was out fo...

This post contains an affiliate link. Ah, Spring! Always welcome after the bleak winter, spring is the reward for those of us who brave th...

This post contains affiliate links. "Super fast splits and cups full of beer, Bright colored clothing with soft comfy gear, Finish...

Earlier this spring, I received an email about the Shamrock Shuffle . There was a one-day-only price special of $39. For a Chicago race, tha...

A few weeks ago, I had lunch with a runner friend of mine, another woman who happens to be in my age group. We were talking about how much w...