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Chicago Marathon Training Week 19 – 10/5-10/11

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…

Chicago Marathon Training Week 18 – 9/28-10/4

Happy Happy Tuesday! As some of you know I was in Massachusetts for my sister's wedding.  Can any of you guess where it was held based on the pic? Hint: Where the Pilgrims Landed (scroll down for the answer). Plymouth, MA - home to Plymouth Rock!  Monday 9/28– 2 mile walk Tuesday 9/29– 2 mile walk Wednesday 9/30 – 2 mile walk Thursday 10/1 – 2 mile walk Friday 10/2– Travel to Boston Saturday 10/3– Travel to Plymouth Sunday 10/4 – Sister's Wedding…

Chicago Marathon Training Week 17 – 9/21-9/27

Hello Monday! As most of you are aware, DC welcomed Pope Francis last week.  It was so funny to see downtown DC so empty and quiet.  Because I live close to work, I still went into the office Tuesday-Thursday (most people were able to telework).  I heard sirens throughout the day (which is not an unusual occurrence with the White House close by) and saw excited parade goers walking towards the mall.  Vendors were even selling pope stuffed dolls...not sure…