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Walk to the Mailbox
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A running memoir so that one day, when I can't walk to the mailbox, I'll remember why I joined the 50 States Marathon Club
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10 Miles: 2012 Soldier Field 10

And here it begins, Summer 2012. New patterns, new projects, same brain, different results. Business socks, shirt and tie, briefcase: doing work. Real friends with real benefits but not the meaningle...

2 days ago

#16. Austin, Texas: “All engines running.”

February 19, 2012 Age: 28 Occupation: Key Leader at lululemon athletica Residence: Chicago, IL Time since last race: 3 months, 14 days Conditions: 55 clouds/sun light breeze rolling hills throughout ...

23 feb 12

#15. Savannah, GA: “My favorite drug.”

November 5, 2011 Age: 28 Occupation: Coach at njoy racing and Runner’s World, Educator at lululemon athletica Residence: Chicago, IL Time since last race: 7 months Conditions: 60, sunny, cool b...

11 nov 11

Pre-entry: Marathon #15.

A pre-entry!? Where did this come from, you ask! Having not raced since Boston, I feel the need to say hello before I head out to conquer the streets of Savannah. This summer was a wild ride, one th...

04 nov 11

22 Mile Training Run: Chicago Marathon 2011

When one of the World Marathon Majors is being held in my backyard, I run it. Savannah‘s training plan asked for 22 miles of my time and what better way to spend those hours than with 45,000 o...

10 oct 11

DNR: Oak Brook Half Marathon

DNR = Did Not Race Minor derailment appeared in the form of a neuroma in my left foot. Two week recovery. Taking the time to breathe and reboot. Been making good on January’s requests to 201...

06 sep 11

195 Miles (by bike): CowaLUNGa 2011

Happiness is being on a bike in the middle of Wisconsin. A world in front of me. Good friends next to me. 195 miles behind me. A bee line for Wholly Cow. Camera skillz. I took this shot while rid...

09 aug 11

197 Miles: Ragnar Relay Chicago

Very into the things that give me a full and happy heart, yet sometimes still struggling to choose them. Thankful for the constant reminder of the beautiful friendships in my life. Ever-seeking to ...

13 jun 11

#14. Boston, MA: “I promise I’m worth it.”

April 18, 2011 Age: 28 Occupation: Coach at njoy racing, lululemon ambassador Residence: Chicago, IL Time since last race: 3 months Conditions: Rolling hills, tail wind, clear, sunny, 60 degrees Offi...

21 apr 11

Run.Love.Yoga.Pea ce.

To all of you stopping by from the lululemon athletica blog today, welcome! In order to document my goal of running 50+ marathons in 50 states, I started this blog a little over a year ago. My first...

31 mar 11

There is born, a Tumblr.

Why a Tumblr? Lately I’ve been wanting to share my adventures in the kitchen, my snippets of inspiration and my training schedule with you. To keep this blog simply race-focused I’ll ju...

31 jan 11

#13. Phoenix, AZ: “But I’m alone on my throne.”

January 16, 2011 Age: 27 Occupation: Account Executive at RN Residence: Chicago, IL Time since last race: 2 months Conditions: Flat. Cool morning, 70 degrees by the finish. Sunny. Official time: 04:2...

18 jan 11

#12. Philadelphia, PA: “I was out of your league.”

November 21, 2010 Age: 27 Occupation: Account Executive at RN Residence: Chicago, IL Time since last race: 4 months Conditions: Flat-ish. Gorgeous fall day, 50 degrees Official time: 03:38:50 _______...

24 nov 10

Alicia Lynn.

“Whatever broke your heart open, be it pain or love, remember it.” Today is my (little) sister’s 26th birthday. She has more natural talent, more will to succeed, and more drive th...

12 nov 10

Hot Chocolate 15K

Bud lights and 5 hour energy. Waffle tees and Bears jerseys. Manicures and pedicures. Starbucks holiday cups and pumpkin spice lattes. Pull ups and stick fighting. Motivation and success. Hones...

08 nov 10

It’s official: Boston 2011

I finally registered for the 2011 Boston Marathon after two hours of trying to get through on the website. My excitement for this is still as high as the day I qualified. Probably will be that way ...

18 oct 10

Muncie Powerman Duathlon

Found the remedy, I had to set you free I have disappointment in my heart and I hate its toxicity. With every exhale I force it out, little by little. It’s almost gone but, like the scars on ...

03 oct 10

Apple Cider (75) Century 2010

Summer is fleeting and with that comes change. Fall is rebirth, fresh starts, a brighter outlook on an earlier setting sun. “Angels fly because they take themselves lightly.” I felt the ...

27 sep 10

So what’s next?

People have been asking, “now that you’re caught up with marathon entries, what else are you going to write about?” My immediate response is of course, “nothing.” I wrot...

26 jun 10

#11. Salt Lake City, UT: “Too cold to touch it, your walls are up.”

July 24, 2010 Age: 27 Occupation: Account Executive at RN Residence: Chicago, IL Time since last race: 5 months, 10 days Conditions: 5000 ft. above sea level, dry, hot Official time: 03:38:43 (New PR...

08 jun 10

10 miles: Soldier Field 10

Kept heart rate in Zone 2 at sub-8 minute pace. I had no clue I’d be able to do that a year ago. Could have gone a lot faster. Ran 18 miles total for the day at 8:09. More focused than I...

31 may 10

#10. Birmingham, AL: “I best tidy up my head.”

February 14, 2010 Age: 26 Occupation: Account Executive at RN Residence: Chicago, IL Time since last race: 2.5 months Conditions: 50′s, sunny, cool, hilly Official time: 03:58:23 ______________...

21 may 10

13.1 miles: Chicago Spring Half Marat hon

I’ve been having a lot of real conversations lately. With myself and other people. Saw a quote today that sums up my weekend with more perfection than can be explained: “The brave don&...

18 may 10

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