March 2011
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3/1 - 3/31 Machine Dreams
Dear Diary,     March was the shit.  I worked hard, ate / drank well, slept like a baby and ran a ton.  Thanks for a pleasant 20 miler (a first), and for allowing me to log my highest mileage ever (175 mi).  As much as I hate to see you go, I look forward to April and all it has in store. Best, I Run Chi P.S.  Click here.    
Mar 31st
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Mar 30th
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Mar 30th
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Put Those Shoes On: Running Won't Kill Your Knees... →
Long-term studies show that running doesn’t appear to damage knees. But researchers caution that if you’ve had knee surgery or if you’re more than 20 pounds overweight, you shouldn’t jump right into an intensive running routine.
Mar 29th
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Mar 29th
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Monday Miles: Reblog with the number of miles you...
38 last week. runnersworld: …and, if you like, your mileage goal for this week.
Mar 28th
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Mar 26th
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Mar 25th
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“Free yourself of expectation and limits. Set your goals and go after them, but...”
– Kara Goucher
Mar 25th
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Mar 23rd
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“I mastermind, then go after mine”
– Weezy
Mar 23rd
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Mar 23rd
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3/14 - 3/20 La Cubana (Mom)
Scene:  Mom’s house, chillin’ on the couch flippin’ channels between House Hunter’s International and a documentary about some Norwegian woman who base jumps. Mom storms in, heads straight for the computer and plugs in her nike+ usb to see yesterday’s stats: Then she made dinner.  Win-Win. Last week she ran Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, ending up with just...
Mar 22nd
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Mar 21st
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Garmin Forerunner 405 W/ USB ANT Stick & HRM (Blk)... →
Mar 21st
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“I’d rather die enormous than live dormant”
– S. Carter
Mar 20th
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ZICO Pure Premium Coconut Water - Slick Deals →
Hydrate!
Mar 19th
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Mar 18th
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“Don’t eat anything from the fridge, everything’s expired.”
– Me
Mar 18th
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intelligentfrivolity-deactivate asked: Question: What are the recommended settings for beginning runners on a treadmill? I want to be able to do a half-marathon by August and need guidance in terms of speed settings, incline, etc. Thank you Running God, you are the best!
Mar 18th
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heczinho asked: DEAR I RUN CHI,

HI. LONG TIME FAN, FIRST TIME QUESTIONNER.

I HAVE TO RUN AN 8 KM RACE ON APRIL 10TH. I AM SHOOTING FOR A SUB 45 MINUTE TIME.

TODAY IS MARCH 17TH AND I CAN BARELY RUN 3 KM IN 20 MINUTES.

WHAT KIND OF TRAINING REGIMENT WOULD YOU SUGGEST?
Mar 17th
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Mar 16th
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“It ain’t no fun…”
– Nate Dogg.  R.I.P.
Mar 16th
“If you always put a limit on everything you do, physical or anything else, it...”
– Bruce Lee (via frostedblakes)
Mar 15th
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3/7 - 3/13 Places and Spaces
Wrapped up last week just shy of 43 miles.  Switched it up and got my long run (18 mi) in on Friday afternoon as opposed to my usual Saturday morning outing.   It was tough, but I kept at it and finished in 2:40 or 8:55 min/mi.  Normally, I feel good the day after, but I’ve been sore ever since.  Paid a visit to Athletico last night and got a much needed massage.  Judging by how I feel now,...
Mar 15th
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Mar 14th
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Mar 13th
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Mar 13th
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http://fuckyeahnouns.com →
Late pass? 
Mar 10th
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ListenI got my drink (coffee, black) and my two step ...
Mar 10th
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Mar 9th
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kristysfoodandfitness asked: That's awesome that you're running the marathon at U of I!! A guy working at REI told me it's the best marathon he's ever done, so I'm pretty pumped. Are you doing the Chicago Marathon, too??
Mar 9th
So tragic... →
runlong: Be careful out there, cyclists. You never know when that split second decision or not paying close enough attention will cost you. Not sure exactly how it happened here, but still, so sad…
Mar 9th
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Reblog this if you're a runner so we can all...
What she said! runningchitony: Runners in Chicago and New York (and actually ALL OVER…) follow us!
Mar 9th
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Mar 9th
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PoV: Nike Free Run+ 2 →
Mar 8th
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2/28 - 3/6 rollin' rollin' rollin'...
we ain’t slept in weeks rollin’ rollin’ rollin’ we ain’t slept in weeks Last week’s running, actually all running since my it band decided to go h.a.m. last July, has been brought to you by: and I have both and use them religiously after each run.  The first for my quads and hamstrings, the second for each it band.  The all foam roller shows a ton of...
Mar 7th
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I fantasized 'bout this back in...
Weather was in the low thirties this morning, with winds originating from the north at around 20mph.  Decided to take it easy on myself and get the majority of my miles in heading east and west.  Luckily at times when I was heading north, the gusts weren’t unbearable.  At least until mile 9 or so, over in River East attempting to run headwind.    Heading back was pretty uneventful, in a...
Mar 6th
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