Twenty two weeks ago I got the email telling me I was accepted into the Chicago Marathon. One week from today, I will stand at the start line, I will run 26.2 miles, and I will cross the finish line. This training cycle has been everything I expected, it has been everything I didn’t expect, itContinue reading “The Road to Chicago”
Category Archives: Just keep Running
Rock n Roll Half Marathon Race Recap
I really don’t feel like writing this recap. In fact, I really didn’t feel like running yesterday’s half marathon. I knew it was a good time to run a race before Chicago, so I signed up. I also know that this race never leaves me feeling satisfied. But I showed up. And I ran. SoContinue reading “Rock n Roll Half Marathon Race Recap”
Connection
Training for Chicago has been a constant struggle of highs and lows and rarely anything in between. Last Tuesday I finished my strongest workout so far this training cycle. I felt strong, confident and in control the entire run. The numbers on my garmin reflected my confidence in this workout. I felt on top ofContinue reading “Connection”
A Life Mediation
“I am calm. I am cool. I am peaceful.” Tuesday I made it to my favorite yoga class. It’s been nearly two years since I went to a class at this studio. Yin yoga is exactly what I always need in my life. It’s about learning how to sit comfortably on my edge, it’s aboutContinue reading “A Life Mediation”
Spiral
I didn’t run last weekend. Not one single mile. I was exhausted, achy, and mentally shut down. I slept all day Sunday. I knew Monday would be a fresh start. I’d ease back into a big training week. Tuesday and Wednesday my runs felt great. Thursday I fell apart. Tuesday: 7 sunrise miles, 9:23 paceContinue reading “Spiral”
Kristy Maute 