Out of the Office

A quick hello from Alaska! I promise I haven't fallen off the face of the Earth or the blogging world.  I had some competing priorities the past couple of weeks and unfortunately Run Jenny Run took the hit.  Oodles of posts to come! PS - Catching up on comments PPS - Catching up on your posts (I have a horrible habit of reading in reverse chrono order)  

Chicago Marathon Training Week 9 – 7/27-8/2

This training cycle feels like a sprint! Chicago is a little over two months away - I don't feel quite ready yet, mentally or physically. I am sure that will change come September. Monday 7/27– 2 mile walk Tuesday 7/28 – 2 mile walk Wednesday 7/29 – 2 mile walk + 60 minutes personal training Thursday 7/30 – 2 mile walk  Friday 7/31 – 2 mile walk Saturday 8/1– 5 mile run @12:24 min/mile  Sunday 8/2 – 9 mile run + Georgetown 5K + 2 mile…

Chicago Marathon Training Week 8 – 7/20-7/26

I am glad to report that Week 8 Training > Week 7 of Training.  I am amazed how quickly summer is flying by.  Today I am linking up with Tara at Running n’ Reading for the Weekend Update. Monday 7/20– 2 mile walk + 60 minutes personal training Tuesday 7/21 – 2 mile walk + 60 minutes personal training Wednesday 7/22 – 2 mile walk Thursday 7/23 – 2 mile walk  Friday 7/24 – 2 mile walk Saturday 7/25– 12 mile run @12:00 min/mile + Crystal City…

2015 Baltimore Women’s Classic 5K Race Recap

The Baltimore Women's Classic is the second oldest women-only race in the country.  This 5K had been on my radar for awhile  (see my Maryland Race Bucket List here).  I was excited that I could fit it into my schedule this year and saw it coincided with their 40th Anniversary - fun!   My mom also signed up for the race, it was her first 5K! Funny since she has walked several half marathons. Packet Pickup The BWC is managed by Charm City Run.  They offered…

Chicago Marathon Training Week 7 – 7/13-7/19

Well last week was a bit of a bust.  It started off with two good (tough) strength training sessions (Tuesday = arms and Wednesday = legs).  I've had back to back sessions before, but never have I ever been that sore to miss my runs through the weekend (usually my strength days are Tuesday/Thursday and I am recovered by Saturday/Sunday for my long runs).  Today I am linking up with Tara at Running n’ Reading for the Weekend Update. Monday 7/13–…

Friday Five – Favorite Race Swag

Another Friday! How is it the middle of July already?  We were all just celebrating Independence Day.  Today I am linking up with Mar, Courtney, and Cynthia and this week's Friday Five theme is Favorite Race Swag.  Fun, right?! 1. 2014 New York City Marathon (Recaps Part 1, Part 2, Part 3) This is definitely a sentimental favorite! Nothing out of the ordinary - we received a nice long sleeved technical shirt. One of my favorite medals EVER! The option…

Chicago Marathon Training Week 6 – 7/6-7/12

About a week and a half ago Kristina kindly reminded me that Chicago was 100 days away!  Now we are down to the 90 day mark - crazy!  My training plan is ~18 weeks long - so I am about 1/3 done with training.  Today I am linking up with Tara at Running n’ Reading for the Weekend Update. Monday 7/6– 2 mile walk + 30 minutes cycling Tuesday 7/7 – 2 mile walk + 60 minutes personal training + 1 mile elliptical  Wednesday…

Friday Five – Fitness Trends I Will/Will Not Try

Woo hoo for Friday! This week I've been super wiped out and going to sleep at 8:30PM (not sure why).  This weekend I look forward to catching up on some household items, answering comments, and going through my blog reader.  Oh yeah...there is the 12-13 mile long run too! Today I am linking up with Mar, Courtney, and Cynthia and the theme is Five Fitness Trends I Will Not Try.  Bonus - I thought it would be fun to also list Five…

Chicago Marathon Training Week 5 – 6/29-7/5

Hope everyone had a nice long weekend! Even though it is the same number of days, Saturday-Monday always seems longer than Friday-Sunday! Today I am linking up with Tara at Running n’ Reading for the Weekend Update (One day later than usual...will get back to my usual blogging pattern soon! I have so many posts in draft mode to share).  Monday 6/29– 2 mile walk  Tuesday 6/30 – 2 mile walk + 60 minutes personal training + 1 mile elliptical  Wednesday 7/1 – 2 mile walk…