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Haven't posted in a while ... but welcome running weather from the horrible Chicago Winter 2013/2014

Hello summer, you have been missed.  I for one cannot run in the cold, so I am greatly appreciative that you have finally gotten here.  So the big reason that I stopped for a while is because I had a bad fall skiing and partially tore and sprained two ligaments in my left knee... OUCH!  So with months of physical therapy, I was finally able to start doing a little running.  I did the Chicago Monster Dash Half Marathon in 2012 with a woefully sad time of 3 hours and 20+ minutes.  I had to walk a lot of it and my knee was in a lot of pain.  I did finish, so that was an accomplishment, but I know I was looking towards 2013 and better running times.
Here is my race schedule for this year:

Women's Half Marathon on the Mag Mile - August 31, 2014
Chicago Monster Dash Half Marathon - October 25, 2014
Naperville Half Marathon - November 9, 2014

 This should hopefully get me a Neptune Moon level for the Half Marathon Fanatics, here's hoping!
Training starts next week and I cannot wait!!

I ran the Soldier Field 10 mile and helped my aunt finish her first 10 mile race at 2:18.  Not too bad for my aunt who is over 60 :)
She is also training to do 2 half marathons this year!

Stay Tuned!


So last year I did the following:

Chicago Monster Dash Half Marathon - October 20, 2013 finishing time of 2:25:30
Zooma 10K - August 10, 2013 finishing time of 1:10:28
Soldier Field 10 Mile - May 25, 2013- finishing time of 1:57:35

Here is a finishing pic from Zooma.  Unfortunately I participate in these events alone so I don't have anyone taking pictures of me :(




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