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Chicago Marathon Countdown – Motivation

T-minus 4 weeks and some until the 2015 Chicago Marathon!  Last year I wrote a NYC Marathon Countdown (Motivation, Logistics,  Packing, Fueling, Race Day Outfit) series each Wednesday prior to the marathon.  I thought it would be fun to do the same for Chicago now that it is a month away.  Today's topic: motivation! Compared to last year, I think my motivation is a little better (I just need more hours in the day).  Of course I still have those…

Chicago Marathon Training Plan….and All That Jazz

Happy National Egg, Chocolate Macaroon, Running Day (actually it really is National Egg and Chocolate Macaroon Day as well.... read it here and here).  I'll share my Running Day adventures with you all on Friday.  Anyways... onto Chicago Marathon Training and All That Jazz <----get it? Ohhh I crack myself up.    Image: Chicago Marathon  Marathon Training Plan  The past couple of weeks I've been tinkering with my Chicago Marathon Training Plan.  Last year I signed up for the Potomac River Running…

2015 Chicago Marathon – Am I IN or OUT?

A little Run Jenny Run treat today....two posts in one day!  This morning the Chicago Marathon began their lottery notifications (notifications were rolling throughout the day....I wish I knew the order in which they delivered their emails).   I refreshed my Athlete Center page a billion times and saw the words Pending laughing in my face all day (some runners indicated their Lottery Status changed before they received their email notification). Finally....around 4:00PM EST...I hit refresh again... and the Lottery Status changed to Approved!  I completed my…

March Madness-Marine Corps Marathon-Lottery #2

A couple of weeks ago the Marine Corps opened their lottery for the 40th running of the marathon (it is going to be special, for sure), and I submitted my name.  I've already entered the Chicago Marathon lottery (selection status will be emailed on April 28, 2015).  Today the MCM announced our selection status and I was sent this email: Womp womp.  While I wait for Chicago, I'll start looking into other fall marathons, just in case (or explore the…

2015 Chicago Marathon – I Want You!

Some of you already know (or figured out through comments) that the Chicago Marathon is my top choice for a fall marathon.  Why Chicago? Image: Chicago Marathon The obvious - a flat and fast course. I’ve never visited Chicago. Would be fun to run five of the six World Marathon Majors.  I do not think I will ever qualify for Boston (hence 5/6)…I know never say never…I’ve read some great success stories (while I fully support the charity runners, I…

New York City Marathon Race Recap Part 3

November 6, 2014 Welcome to the final post of my New York City Marathon Race Recap!  Need to catch up? Here is Part 1 and Part 2.  Want to hear something funny? It probably took me 5-6 hours to write all these posts - the same amount of time it took for me to run my race (oooh teaser).  Okay onward to the race! Race Goals (“A” least probable and “C” most probable) My first (and only) marathon until Sunday…

New York City Marathon Race Recap Part 1

November 4, 2014  What an incredible race experience - from beginning to end. I cannot believe this time yesterday I finished my second marathon!  Image: TSC NYC Marathon My journey to the NYC Marathon actually took quite a few years.  I entered the NYC marathon lottery in 2008 knowing that my chances of acceptance were slim. At that time entrants who were declined via lottery 3 years in a row were given automatic entry in the 4th year (this policy…

NYC Marathon Countdown – Marathon Fueling

October 22, 2014 Hello Wednesday! We are under the 2 week mark - eeks! Yesterday Tata released the 2014 TSC New York City Marathon Mobile App - so exciting.  On Monday, you may have seen my corral/wave information.  Yes, a 10:55AM start - that is about 3 hours later than a “typical” start time.  Nice that I can sleep in (sort of haha), but what to do about eating? (Courtney noticed this).  So I thought this would be a good…

Friday Five-Marine Corps Marathon Spectators

October 17, 2014 Happy Happy Friday! This week felt particularly long, so glad it is the weekend! Today I am linking up with Mar, Courtney, and Cynthia.  The Marine Corps Marathon, also known as the “People’s Marathon” is 9 days away!  As a DC runner and spectator I thought I would share Five Cheering Spots for Marine Corp Marathon Spectators (mirrors several of the suggestions from the MCM site). 1.  Lincoln Memorial Steps Several DC races take runners past the Lincoln Memorial (runners see …