First of all, thank you all so much for the constructive comments on my last post. Though an overwhelmingly humbling experience, everything went beyond great this past weekend, thanks to your recommendations. Now here’s the recap for y’all!
I decided to spend Friday evening at home and focus on RICE-ing and relaxing after a [...]
If you missed part 1, get caught up here.
At 6a, Team Purple headed out the Sheraton doors and slowly but swiftly made their way down to Grant Park. My anxiety levels rose with each step I took. After a little discombobulation, I finally saw the blue gear check tents. The Perfect Strangers [...]
I registered. I trained. I ran. And as of Sunday 10.9.11, I can now officially call myself a marathoner.
Friday
After dropping Allie off at the in-laws, the hubs and I arrived in Chicago around 4pm. I could feel the energy the second we got onto Lakeshore Drive. “Let’s Run Together” signs hung [...]
I did it!
I’m sitting in my hotel room, exhausted and sore, but so incredibly stoked after such an unbelievable journey.
26.2 miles ran and $3,770 dollars donated. I love today.
(Official recap to come)
That’s all that remains between me and my first marathon. How did I get here already? My bags are packed, the hubs and I are just about ready to get on the road, and I’m surprisingly calm. Well, no. That’s not exactly true. I have been brought to tears a few times [...]

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