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Chicago’s Shamrock Shuffle: A Spring Racing Tradition
The unofficial start of spring racing in Chicago There are some races that simply feel like the start of something, and for runners in Chicago, the Bank of America Shamrock… Read more
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Trying Super Shoes: Are They Worth It?
If you’ve spent any time around runners lately, you’ve probably heard people talking about super shoes. These high-tech racing shoes, typically built with ultra-light foams and carbon plates, are designed… Read more
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What I’m experimenting with this month: using a plyo box for strength workouts
For Christmas, my husband bought me a plyo box for our home gym (which is really the guest bedroom). I was looking for something new to mix up my strength… Read more
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How to Prime Your Environment for Better Habits
I was listening to a podcast yesterday during my strength workout, Diary of a CEO, where Steven Bartlett was interviewing James Clear, the author of Atomic Habits. I read Atomic… Read more
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Why I’ve decided not to run a spring marathon (and why you might want to take a break too).
2025 was a really fun year for running. So many great things happened. I trained consistently throughout the year and focused on improving my general health and strength. I found… Read more
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Why I Bought an Indoor Bike (and How I’m Hoping It Helps My Running)
I just bought myself an indoor bike. I’ve never owned one before, but I’ve been looking for something that would give me a solid cardio and strength workout without the… Read more
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Essential Philadelphia Marathon Race-Day Tips
Before I ran the Philadelphia Marathon, I spent quite a while online searching for race-day tips. There were a few nuggets of advice out there, but I still found myself… Read more
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Is the Philadelphia Marathon Flat? My Race Day Experience & What to Expect
The Philadelphia Marathon was my “A” race this autumn, and I’d been looking forward to running it ever since I discovered that its medal contains a little ringing bell! I’d… Read more
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Highlights from Chicago Marathon Weekend 2025
The Chicago Marathon is my favourite race in the world. Even when it doesn’t go perfectly, I still love it. I’ve now run Chicago seven times. My first marathon was… Read more
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How I’m Navigating Perimenopause: Finding Support, Resources, and Confidence
Struggling with perimenopause? Discover how I found a supportive practitioner, learned to advocate for myself, and took charge of my health with books, podcasts, and practical tips. I don’t know… Read more
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