My First Marathon: Chicago Marathon

Today I share about training for my forth marathon & running with a pace group at the Twin Cities Marathon. 

My third marathon was the hardest to finish. The struggle was real. My long training runs went well & I even added a creative touch to those runs, but the race was warm & tough.

My second marathon was the Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon that I ran with my daughters, Kelly & Tracy. Hear how we helped each other compete the 26.2 miles.

My first marathon was the Chicago Marathon. I ran with my daughter Tracy. Listen and learn a little about marathons & the mantras that helped me finish the race.

Have you ever gone white water rafting? I have rafted several times. It is a blast. Listen in to my adventure & you might want to go for a ride or "Ride the Bull".

Biking & Hiking go together because I can do them with my husband. The perfect pair for Valentine's Day. We have found ways to have fun & stay healthy together.

Running a half marathon takes a commitment of time & energy to prepare & train. But the feeling you get when you finish that first half marathon is amazing. listen in on a slice of my experience.

What's the best way to workout in the winter. Do you prefer to go to the gym? Lift some free weights? Or run on the dreadmill? One of my preferred workouts can only be done in the winter & it's done outdoors!

Do you have preferred workout clothing & gear? Perhaps something that fits well & looks good? It might vary depending on the sport or activity. There is a reason for sport-specific clothing. I generally wear appropriate garb...but there was a time... 

What is TRXing? If you have never heard of TRX, then listen & learn. If you already know about TRX, listen to my experience with a metabolic workout.