Cary March Madness Half Marathon 2016 Race Recap

On Sunday I ran the Cary March Madness Half Marathon out in Cary, IL to test my readiness for Boston.  The event is hosted by Hillstriders Running Club and is very popular for those training for a spring marathon.  It’s a great way to test how your training plan is

Monday Motivation + Week 11 Boston Training

  I have two inspiring quotes about running for your Monday Motivation.  The first comes from Running on Om’s host, Julia Hanlon, during her most recent interview with Devon Yanko.   “Running is a creative endeavor: it’s accessing the mind-body-spirit connection, it’s expressing your joy and your talent and your

What Running is for Me + Week 10 Boston Marathon Training

I came across a quote this week that really made me think:   “Running isn’t a sport for pretty boys…It’s about the sweat in your hair and the blisters on your feet. It’s the frozen spit on your chin and the nausea in your gut. It’s about throbbing calves and