Category Archives: Chicago Marathon

I Am Feeling Kind of Emotional

Posted on October 7, 2014 by RunDedeauxRun

It’s October 7:  FIVE DAYS BEFORE MY MARATHON!!  Last week, I was worrying about the weather.  This weekend, I was worried about my physical fitness and preparedness for the race.  Today, I’m feeling emotional. Why?  Lots of reasons.  I’m so … Continue reading →

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Running With the Invisible Hand

Posted on September 27, 2014 by RunDedeauxRun

Yesterday, my scheduled long run was 12-13 miles.  I’ve been really thinking about the amount of hills on my runs (I don’t like them) and I TRIED to map out a route with a flatter course.  After trying over and … Continue reading →

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There’s Always Next Week, I Guess

Posted on August 18, 2014 by RunDedeauxRun

So, I had a terrible run last Friday.  I guess it was good in that I tried and I eventually got to the end.  Does it really matter that I had to walk nearly 20% of the distance at the … Continue reading →

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One Week Down

Posted on May 30, 2014 by RunDedeauxRun

Well, a week has passed since I was ‘released’ from physical therapy.  I am officially training for the 2014 Chicago Marathon.  I feel like I’m starting at square one, but that’s okay.  I’ve got 16 weeks…  That’s plenty of time, … Continue reading →

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