Well…I think you all know where I was this past weekend! My quad was still iffy after a week off from running, so I decided to keep it easy. Last week involved a lot of stretching and foam rolling.
Monday 10/5– Rest day
Tuesday 10/6– 2 mile walk
Wednesday 10/7 – 2 mile walk
Thursday 10/8 – 2 mile walk
Friday 10/9– 4 mile walk
Saturday 10/10– 3 mile run/walk
Sunday 10/11 – Chicago Marathon + 1 mile walk
Total: 40.2 miles and change (11 walk | 29.2 run/walk)
I cannot wait to share my recap with you all. Several of my other race recaps are in draft mode (Charles Street 12 Miler, Bird in Hand), but I am going to share Chicago first (don’t want it to be a long cliffhanger…I would not do that to you all). This weekend my goal is to finish writing my posts and share it next week. I also have loads of posts to catch up on!
I must say Chicago is beautiful! We explored it by train, boat, and foot. I’ll share more in my recap.
Again, thank you for all your cheers, messages, tweets, and texts before, during and after the marathon!
Congrats to all the 2015 Chicago Marathon participants and those who completed a race last weekend!
How was your weekend?
What race(s) are you training for?
Pam and Christine
October 15, 2015Can’t wait to read your race recap. Congrats on finishing Chicago and I absolutely love your big smile in the photo with your medal!
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Run Jenny Run
November 3, 2015Thanks so much! Can’t wait to read both NYC and MCM (I’m playing catch up). I should have the recaps up soon 🙂
Chaitali
October 15, 2015Yay for Chicago! Sounds like you had a great time and I can’t wait to read the recap. I haven’t been to Chicago since I was a teenager so I really need to get back and explore at some point.
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Run Jenny Run
November 3, 2015Thanks, Chaitali. It was a beautiful city – I enjoyed it more than I thought I would 🙂
HoHo Runs
October 15, 2015I’m looking forward to your recap! I wished I could have gone. We started to go anyway just to enjoy Chicago, but I decided that would be extra hard (emotionally). Plus it would have been hard to get around on race day! Maybe I’ll be lucky enough to get in again next year.
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Run Jenny Run
November 4, 2015Thanks Holly. I hope you do go, next year!
Amy Lauren
October 15, 2015Congratulations and I can’t wait to read your recap! I hope you are recovering well this week!
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Run Jenny Run
November 4, 2015Thanks, Amy! You always have the kindest comments 🙂 Recap coming soon (I hope as long as work goes smoothly this week).
Jennifer @ The Final Forty
October 15, 2015CONGRATULATIONS!!! I keep stalking your blog for the recap, haha. Can’t wait to read all about it! 😀
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Run Jenny Run
November 4, 2015Haha thanks, Jennifer! ALMOST there! I should have one posted very very soon as long as work goes smoothly today 🙂
Barrie
October 15, 2015Congrats on your marathon! I am looking forward to your recap!
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Run Jenny Run
November 4, 2015Thanks so much Barrie! Coming very soon!
Nathasha
October 15, 2015Congratulations on completing Chicago!!! 😀 Can’t wait to read your thoughts about the race and about your trip overall. Glad you got to go on the architectural boat tour! That’s one thing I really wanted to do, but didn’t have time. Looking forward to meeting up at the MCM packet pickup! Will text you later to see where you want to eat after the pickup. 🙂
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Run Jenny Run
November 4, 2015You’ll just have to go back to Chicago one day…maybe for the marathon 😉 Won’t be as HOT when you ran the half (I would hope). Thanks so much!! Can’t believe both are over!
Sharon
October 15, 2015Congrats on your Chicago finish! Seeing all the posts I’m thinking about trying for the lottery next year . 🙂 Looking forward to reading your recap!!
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Run Jenny Run
November 4, 2015Yes yes yes! Hope you do try for the lottery next year 🙂 Recap is coming very very son!
Tara @ Running 'N' Reading
October 15, 2015Jenny, I can’t wait to read all about the race, but these pictures will definitely tide me over; I’m so glad that you had fun and I can’t wait to see what you have up next! I’ll be running a half marathon on November 7 and then a full on December 19.
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Run Jenny Run
November 4, 2015Thanks so much, Tara! I will have the recap very soon – as long as today goes by smoothly 🙂 Good luck with your half this weekend and the full is almost a month way! I’m catching up on your blog tonight.
lacey@fairytalesandfitness.com
October 15, 2015Congratulations on your finish. Chicago sounds like such a fun city. I hope to explore it some day. Looks like you had perfect weather.
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Run Jenny Run
November 4, 2015Thank you, Lacey! Hope you get to explore Chicago one day – I loved the city more than I expected it to.
Christy
October 15, 2015Great job!! I’ve been checking in to see how it went. Looking forward to the recap!
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Run Jenny Run
November 4, 2015Thanks, Christy! Will be posting an update soon 🙂
Abby @ BackAtSquareZero
October 15, 2015Cannot wait for that race recap!!!!
Run Jenny Run
November 4, 2015Hehe thanks. This year it will be 2 recaps vs 3…ya’ll waited long enough.
Janelle @ Run With No Regrets
October 16, 2015I’ve been waiting to hear your recap of Chicago, I look forward to reading it! Glad you’re enjoying your time of rest.
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Run Jenny Run
November 4, 2015Thanks, Janelle! Will have it posted soon 🙂 I bet Philly is getting excited for their marathon coming up! I know a few people running it. Do you usually spectate?
Alaina @ thesimplepeach
October 16, 2015I will be back for this recap! Mine is going up tomorrow. I’m already going crazy over here wanting a Spring marathon even though I am running Disney in January.
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Run Jenny Run
November 4, 2015I wish we were able to meet! Haha I know what you mean about wanting a spring marathon – I had signed up for one, but in the end decided not to run it to avoid burn out (although I think I would have a better winter training cycle).
Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home
October 17, 2015Congrats on your finish! I’m looking forward to the recap!
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Run Jenny Run
November 4, 2015Thank you, Wendy!
Sun
October 20, 2015I’m glad to hear you enjoyed your trip to Chicago! Congrats on your race – looking forward to reading the recap 🙂
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Run Jenny Run
November 4, 2015Thanks Sun! Hope to be back to IL (and even WI) soon!