Friday, April 21, 2006

Shamrock Shuffle Complete, bring on the 10K!

Baby steps, baby steps.

This year's Shamrock Shuffle time: 51:40. A four minute improvement over last year's.

Tomorrow Margo, Chris and I are running the Wrigley Start Early Run. We are going to be big kids this year and run the 10K. Unless we wimp out...it's possible

Saturday, March 11, 2006

Training for the Shamrock Shuffle?

Yeah. Last year I made an honest effort to train for the Shamrock Shuffle. This year, well, kind of shooting from the hip. But then again, I've ran 5 miles many times. This time last year, I hadn't done it once. Then again, the better in shape I am, the easier it would be. Mark is signed up. We're doing it!

Oh, and I gave up chocolate for lent. It's been 10 days. If this is what it's like to quit smoking, I understand (sorta) now.

Wednesday, January 25, 2006

Signed up for the Shamrock Shuffle

Maybe I'm jumping the gun a little here...I signed up on January 25th for a race April 2nd. But, may I point out, Margo signed up before me. :) I was very nervous to run it last year - it was my first 8K. Mark and I ran it together last year. I'm hoping he decides (or I convince him) to run it again this year. Last year my goal was just to finish without walking. I'm hoping to beat my time by a good 5 minutes or so...

2004-5 Races

Races I've completed, up to this point (a long, long way from a Marathon!):

12.10.04: Lifetime Fitness Reindeer Run 5k,Warenville, IL - 30:57
4.03.05: The LaSalle Bank Shamrock Shuffle 8k,Chicago, IL - 54:20
4.17.05: Wrigley Start Early Run 5k, Chicago, IL - 30:01
5.21.05: Main Course 5k, Chicago, IL - 28:45
(unofficial, according to my watch)
6.05.05: United's Run for the Zoo 5K, Chicago, IL - 31:05
9.24.05: St. Xavier University's Cougan Run 5k,Chicago, IL - 29:25
10.01.05: Susan Komen Race for the Cure 5k, Chicago, IL - 29:23
10.15.05: Village of Frankfort Old Plank Trail 5k, Frankfort, IL - 29:50
12.11.05: Fleet Feet's Rudolph Ramble 8k, Chicago, IL- 51:54