Last week was the week of marathon training where everything goes wrong or everything goes right: The week that culminates in the 20-mile long run, which is the longest distance you’ll run during training for the race. For me, it didn’t start on a high note. My Monday 5-mile run ended with me limping and …
Family Field Trip: Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve
What do you do on those Indian summer days where it’s still blazing hot outside but the leaves are starting to turn and all the pools are long closed for the season? Mother Nature to the rescue! In summer or fall, Waterfall Glen in Darien is a gorgeous spot to explore — one of the …
26.2 Miles Full Crazy
Why Iโm Running My First Marathon Itโs September. Starting Week 14 of marathon training. And this is when it gets hard. My long runs are distances Iโve literally never run before. (Hello, 18 miles yesterday. I see you. I’m still feeling you.) In two weeks, I run 20 and then thankfully begin the taper that …
Lessons from a Digital Detox and a Wooden Watch
I Went Screen-Free for 24 Hours With Only a JORD Watch on My Wrist … Here’s What Happened This post is sponsored by JORD. All opinions are my own. The first time Easton made a comment, I brushed it off. “Mom, put your phone down and watch me. No, put your phone DOWN!” Whoops. Sorry, …