Run Toasted

Hot Gym Run

Let’s keep it simple. It’s too hot to run outside so I ran indoors. The problem is that it’s almost as hot indoors because the gym doesn’t have air conditioning. For some people this is difficult but for me it was helpful. It didn’t take

Shade

We are one day away from summer and the heat continues to rise. I expect my running to get harder as the sun gets warmer. I headed to Busse Woods hoping to put some work in when I asked myself, should I run indoors or outdoors? It seems like a

Heating up

The official start of summer is just two days away and the heat is already sizzling. The temperatures got into the high 80s making the air hot. The sun baked anyone brave enough to venture outside. This, as you can imagine, was not a good environment for running. But! Early

5k Fun Run

The day after a rest day tends to be slow and short. With the weather being in the high 80s and the sun sizzling anyone who dared to walk outside, I took my fun run indoors. The gym was hot and humid, making breathing hard, but it helped warm up

Treadmill Run

The end of the week is near, and the weather has dropped. The temperatures have gotten to the 50s with partial cloudy skies. I admit I did not have the energy to take my run outside even though the cool temperatures would’ve been great on my lungs. Today I

Back to the woods

The Busse Woods was humid and wet from the previous day’s downpour. The fresh smell of dirt hit my nostrils making the forest feel alive. I took relief from the trees’ shadows as the sun shone brightly. Today I ran 3.1 miles, and it was good, not great.

Rainy day

Rain poured, drizzled, and misted all day making the roads and paths difficult to navigate. The forecast called for light rain early in the morning, but mother nature had other plans. The gray clouds and chilly wind encouraged me to take my run indoors. Today I ran 3.1 miles

Comfy run

Gloomy weather shuffled its way over Centennial Park as dark gray clouds blocked the sun. Temperatures got down to the mid-50s making it feel boring and depressing outside. Despite the shift in mood, this was a great opportunity to get outside and push my body. Cold weather, for some runners,

Texas and Back

My trip to Dallas was short but sweet. I learned that the Hispanic culture is alive and vibrant, Texans love their traditions, and BBQ is king. My schedule was jam-packed with activities and finding the time to run was difficult but doable. With the temperatures in the 100s being out

Back to it

Now that the Chicago Half Marathon is over, I am turning my focus to improving my pace and my posture. There is another half marathon I will be training for but that is in September. The Fox Valley Half Marathon is supposed to be hilly, so I need to prepare

Chicago Half Marathon

Today was my first time running The Chicago half marathon and it was fun, chaotic, hot, and tiring. Let me start by saying I liked the training schedule that I had for this run, but it was also the first and only training schedule I’ve ever had. When training

Feeling the heat

The sizzling sun burnt anyone who stepped outside. Temperatures reached the high 90s with no clouds in the sky. This made it too hot to run outside. With the Chicago Half Marathon just two days away, my focus is to prepare my legs and to relax, not to get fried

More Humid Weather

More thunderstorms brewed over Centennial Park as temperatures continued to heat up. Heavy rain showered the walking paths which created puddles. At first, a cool breeze blew in giving relief but by the time I started my run, there was no wind. The humidity was high making it hard to

Humid Gym Run

With the Half Marathon just a few days away, I have slowed my pace and prepared my legs. Today the weather got to the high 80s bringing on thunderstorms and humidity. With a late afternoon downpour, and the paths covered in puddles, I decided to take my run indoors. Today

Windy and Hot

The air was dry, the wind was rough. The forecast was sunny with minimal clouds with temperatures hitting the high 80s. At first, I thought it didn’t seem ideal and after the first mile, I was right, it wasn’t. The wind was a treat until I had to

Warm Sun

The sun sizzled high in the sky as thin clouds provided occasional relief. The temperature got to the mid- 80s making the air warm and hard to breathe. I took this opportunity to train in the heat because the Chicago half marathon will be similar or warmer. The goal for

End of the cycle run

Even with the temperatures in the high 70s I wanted to finish my training schedule indoors. I swapped out my Brooks Ghost for the Glycerin in hopes of breaking them in before the race. I have been informed by other runners not to try anything new on the day of

Long run

My simple mistake became a learning experience as I continued to train for the Chicago half marathon. The temperature rose to the mid-70s with sunshine and blue skies. The decision to finish my long run played in my mind as the holiday weekend began to fill up. I chose to

Happy Run

Mallard Lake felt barren as temperatures began to drop. The sun was warm, bringing a welcoming heat to the chilly air. The wind shook the trees as the ponds rippled. Today the goal was to practice running up a high incline and Mallard Lake is perfect for it. The gravel

Treadmill Pace

The weather dropped rapidly over the night making the day feel chilly. The sun hid behind thin clouds as the wind shook the trees and bushes. Based on all these factors, I decided to take my run indoors. Today I ran 3.37 miles, and it was fun. I focused

Fun in the Sun

The sizzling yellow star hung high in the sky as the temperatures hit the mid-80s. Centennial Park was filled with people enjoying the hot weather. Today was not ideal running weather but I had success out on the paths. I thought about my training/endurance and decided to take my

Something's off

The Chicago half marathon is just about two weeks away and I continue to struggle on the paths. Today the weather got to the high 70s as the harsh sun toasted anyone who ventured out. So, I sprayed on sunscreen, laced up my Brooks, and hit the pavement. The goal

Struggling in the woods

Where to begin? The struggle of the run, the Fitness app not tracking correctly, or my over analyzation. Let’s keep it simple. Today the goal was to run 10 miles and I struggled to complete it. I woke up early, started my stretching routine then hit the paths. The

Not so easy

A light drizzle covered paths as warm temperatures crept in reaching the low 70s. Cool breezes blew over the Busse Woods in the late afternoon. Today the goal was to practice a tempo run for 3 miles. So, I laced up my Brooks, took a long hit of GG#4,

High incline run

Birds chirped gently through the prairie of Mallard Lake. The sun hid behind thin clouds as cool breezes hit my face. The weather got to the high 70s making it feel glorious outside. I laced up my brooks, put on my headband, and hit the gravel. Today’s goal was