Marathon Monday: Putting Your Best Foot Forward

I am pretty sure that it is internet law to link to the “OMG, shoes” video any time you write a blog post about shoes. However, I never really liked that […]

Five Ways to Revamp Your Running Routine

It’s National Running Day, y’all! While the weather this morning was a little too gloomy for my running taste, I’m hoping to get a short run in during my lunch […]

Marathon Monday: The Benefits of Group Training

Until very recently, I rolled solo-dolo when it came to all my runs. And while I still definitely enjoy plugging into my music and using my run as “Zen Kristen” […]

BibRave: A Runner’s Resource

I don’t know about y’all, but I have spring fever to the max. My legs refuse to wear full length pants and my feet are so antsy to be outside […]

{Giveaway Closed} Zooma Race 10K and Half Marathon Chicago

If your summer is anything like mine, you’re already booking up your weekends with races and out of town weddings. Pull up your Google Calendar and virtually pencil in the […]

{Giveaway Closed} 2014 Michelob Ultra Chicago 13.1 Marathon®

It may have felt like it would never happen, but running season is finally here. That means that we made it through the winter. The Michelob Ultra Chicago 13.1 Marathon offers Lakeshore […]

Climb the Willis Tower for a cause: SkyRise Chicago – November 3

One race in Chicago gives its competitors one BIG challenge: climb the tallest building in the city: Willis Tower (I know, it’s still the Sears Tower to me too).  SkyRise […]

{Giveaway Closed} Enter for a chance to run the Hot Chocolate 5K/15K for free!

(Disclosure: I’m a part of the Hot Chocolate Blogger Program. RAM racing gave me some sweet gear, an entry into the Hot Chocolate 15K and a small affiliate bonus based on […]

Hot Chocolate 5k/15k – November 3

( Disclosure: I’m a part of the Hot Chocolate Blogger Program. RAM racing gave me some sweet gear, an entry into the Hot Chocolate 15K and a small affiliate bonus based […]

{Giveaway closed} 1 Month Unlimited at AIR Aerial Fitness

[Disclosure: AIR Aerial Fitness provided the giveaway package ] I recently raved about my first visit to AIR for the studio’s Foundations class. I’ve got good news: you can enter […]

Chicago Half Marathon this weekend

[Disclosure: US Road Sports provided me with a complimentary race entry] This Sunday, I’ll be making my way to Jackson Park to run the Chicago Half Marathon. I’ve had a stupid, […]

{Giveaway Closed} 5 Pure Barre Lakeview classes AND socks

[Disclosure: Pure Barre Lakeview provided the giveaway package ] If you’re ready to pull up some barre and feel your muscles shake, try out a Pure Barre class in Lakeview! […]

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