Tag Archives: running

Shamrock Shuffle 8K Results

Posted on 29 March 2009 by mark

Time to eat the celebratory chocolate cake donut with chocolate frosting! We ran a very different Shamrock Shuffle this year. Snow was falling on the ground. Slush was two inches thick. Water pooled at low spots. The wind snuck up … Continue reading →

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Race Weekend

Posted on 28 March 2009 by mark

Tomorrow, I run the 30th Shamrock Shuffle. I took time this morning to prepare for the race. I laced the timing chip onto my shoes, assembled the gear I need, and went thtough my race packet. I went on a … Continue reading →

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Mark Runs Again!

Posted on 8 November 2008 by mark

Week Zero turned into Month Zero. I learned to love running but it’s nice to take a break from it for awhile. I appreciate it more and enjoy those moments when running. As many of you know, my long term … Continue reading →

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Chicago Marathon Training, Disney Moments

Posted on 11 June 2008 by mark

My afternoon run last Wednesday felt like a Disney movie. I thought Giselle, Belle, or Snow White will show up in running shorts and run besides me. (That would be HOT!) A couple of deer watched me waddle through the … Continue reading →

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Running for Charities

Posted on 14 April 2008 by admin

On my road to achieving a sound mind, body, and spirit, I will be running for two charities this summer. I have joined the Children’s Memorial Marathon Team and signed up for the Chicago Distance Classic to run for the … Continue reading →

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The First Long Day

Posted on 13 April 2008 by mark

I finally reached the shores of Lake Michigan. As I ran along the breakwall towards the planetarium, the lake raises her arms to cheer and applaud my effort. I take well deserved break before I head back. Besides, I promised … Continue reading →

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