Chicago Marathon Race Report The short version Great race, great city definitely put it on your to do list. The long version Twenty runners from K2J Fitness made the trip to Chicago for the marathon. The flight was uneventful and we got lots of help with our first hurdle figuring out how to buy aContinue reading “Chicago Marathon 2013 Race Report”
Category Archives: Marathon Running
Tips for your First Running Race
Race Season is here! This is pretty basic but if you are doing or thinking about doing your first race you may find something useful . Registration Almost all races have pre-registration and the easiest way to register is on-line. Although there is often a processing fee for on-line registration. If you are not comfortableContinue reading “Tips for your First Running Race”
Boston 2014 – Let the Sqeakers Run
It’s been an eventful two weeks since the Boston Bombings (a pretty dramatic understatement for the citizens of Boston). I went to Boston with a big group of runners, some were closer to the finish line than others, some were inconvenienced, some saw some things that will stay with them, but none of us wereContinue reading “Boston 2014 – Let the Sqeakers Run”
Boston 2013 A Sad Day for a Great City
Let me start by saying my heart goes out to everyone affected by the tragic events that occurred at the finish line. I was not at the finish line when the bombs went off. I was in a hotel a couple of blocks away. Most of our group including myself had already crossed the finishContinue reading “Boston 2013 A Sad Day for a Great City”
Boston Marathon Tips
I don’t consider myself an expert but after nine trips to The Boston Marathon I have picked up a few tips along the way. If they are useful use them, if not ignore them. PRE RACE The expo is big. It can be hot and crowded. You really do need your card to pick upContinue reading “Boston Marathon Tips”
November 21st this is where the “down” part comes in.
The title of this blog, The ups and downs of racing after 50, was not an accident. Placing 3rd at the World 70.3 Championships was definitely an up. This was definitely a down…and down I went! November 21st was a lovely sunny day. No snow, no ice, it was not dark and yet I managedContinue reading “November 21st this is where the “down” part comes in.”
Chicago Marathon Registration: I hope running it is easier!
Like many other runners I spent the afternoon of February 19th trying to register for the Chicago Marathon. Registration was set to start at noon CMT and they were claiming the race would sell out fast so there I sat mouse and credit card in hand waiting to sign up. At the assigned time IContinue reading “Chicago Marathon Registration: I hope running it is easier!”
Running in Winter
I wrote this a couple of years ago but oddly enough winter comes every year and I’m still running in it so it’s still relevant. Parts of it were published in iRun magazine. Ironically I had to have a root canal just after the magazine came out. If you live in Canada and you trainContinue reading “Running in Winter”
A little background
I think I need to start this blog with a little background. I am a 58 year old mother of two. I am happily married (primarily because my husband puts up with a lot), I coach, I race and I work for an outdoor retailer. I did not “discover” fitness later in life. I ranContinue reading “A little background”
Racing and Traveling over 50. 