Tag Archives: Marathon Training

One Wet Weekend in Chicago

Posted on 22 September 2008 by mark

It rained.  It poured.  I ran.  I braved the elements to finish complete my long day despite the flooding occurring in my area.  After my experience yesterday, I am looking into buying some gear to protect me from downpours and … Continue reading →

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Raising Money for Children’s Memorial Hospital

Posted on 11 September 2008 by mark

Buy Good Karma!  I’m raising money for Children’s Memorial Hospital as a charity runner in the Chicago Marathon.  I’m trying to raise $1000.000 for Chicagoland’s sickest children.  Please support the team and join in our belief that quality pediatric care … Continue reading →

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Lost Trails

Posted on 9 June 2008 by mark

Many moons ago, Matthew helped me get started with running. I decided to run that trail. It began from Belleau Lake and ended at Higgins and Dee Road in Park Ridge. It’s been a couple of years since I ran … Continue reading →

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Chicago Marathon Training

Posted on 1 June 2008 by mark

Marathon training had a rough start. I twisted my ankle the week I began training. I rested my ankle for a couple of weeks to recuperate. I tested my ankle at the Lew Blond 5k to test out my ankle. … Continue reading →

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