WORKOUT – Ran outside 11.2 miles/1:35 few hills, no music
Streak: Day 1
I took the last 2 days off since the marathon so I’m rocking this running streak hard… with 1 day. Is it even a streak if it’s only 1 day? don’t think so.
Anyways, today I met my friend Pam at CTW’s favorite restaurant, Red Robin (she orders the weirdest thing) But before that, I had to pose… with a knife. because that’s not weird at all.
It was there dirty on the counter and it wasn’t like I was gonna wash it.
Pam and Royce
I had the salad like I usually do. I didn’t get any fries because that’s a special private pig out moment that I only share with my husband: we order a basket while waiting for our food and then a couple more with our food; it’s generally disgusting watching us.
I spot someone picking their nose and for once it’s not Jaybob.
Pam also ran Vegas; we ran together for awhile but she had an injury and had to slow down in the latter half of the race.
Get this: she pulled over and took her shoe off 3x to massage her toe, walked multiple times, called her husband and still ran a 3:47?!? that’s insane.
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Reader Runners:
Cassie and her friend Lila ran a 5k this past weekend in Memphis.
“Here is our picture with our medals and our BICbands. She surprised me with my pink one; and they did not slip at all! I love it!”
Chocolate Covered Kristin just ran her first marathon (CIM) this weekend and ran a 3:33:26!
You can read her recap here and here. Congrats, Speedy!
Stephanie also ran her first marathon this weekend at the Dallas White Rock Marathon in 3:32:35. Another speed demon! Congrats!
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Reader Kelsey is looking for local Chicago runners/bloggers to run with. Anyone know of anyone who lives in Chicago, likes to run and doesn’t kill people for sport?
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Kelsey – I’m in the western burbs of Chicago!
I wish my friends liked to run. Every time I invite them to go they stare at me like I’ve grown two heads…or it could just be stress pimples they’re looking at.
I’m from Chi! Live right downtown and would LOVE a running partner
Seriously, the weirdest? I think it tastes fabulous!
http://runningthroughtheday.blogspot.com/
hey i just started a blog..training for a marathon and maybe it will interest you! I am new to bloodspot!!
thank you and awesome job on ur race..u look rocking
I live in logan square in Chicago. I would be very weary of calling myself a runner, though….More like sometimes i put on running gear and move slightly faster that people who walk at a brisk pace.
I live in Lincoln Park, we would get along – I do the same thing! haha
I wanted fries so bad the other day I thought I smelled them in my house. Sad sad sad.
I live in the Chicago ‘burbs, but work in the City (north end of Michigan Ave.) – I’m always looking for running partners, but I’m definitely not speedy!
YAY for the 1st time marathoners!!! And a special Congrats to Stephanie…love her blog
Fries…yummmmm
Gosh, you girls are all speedy!!
I regularly pose with knives too. Hah.
I eat sweet potato fries like they’re going out of style. ‘Nuff said.
Kelsey: I’m in the southwest burbs. More west than south.
Meghan, which sw burb? Do you ever run with these groups? https://www.facebook.com/groups/152931338065783/ and https://www.facebook.com/groups/94546518852/
The husband and I rocked multiple baskets of fries last night at the RR. It was awesome. I want more.
just curious…..what did Pam order?
the same salad as i had.
I’ve only tried Red Robin once, and it was really good. (I don’t comment much, but I have to say that I’m in love with your blog. SOoooo funny and FUN to read!).
Kelsey I am in the same town as Leslie in the west burbs. I “pretend” to run..but I am slow..I run/walk. AND I have a kiddo, who whines when I take him running.
I live in Wrigleyville and would love to have a running partner! Although during the winter I tend to hibernate and focus on speed training and strength training at the gym.
Well, you definitely earn your ‘disgusting pig out on fries’ moment…and poor Jaybob, oh the abuse.
I order that same salad, minus the pickles…I’m trying the pickles next time. Yeah, crazy your friend did all that and still got that time, good for her!!
Jessica
runningtobeskinny.com
okay I gotta ask…does Pam do her hair everyday? I met her briefly at Eye Candy and it was all up and curly and pretty…but then when I look around your pictures, it seems like its always up and curly and pretty. I don’t even have kids and I don’t have the patience to even dry mine most of the time!
Katye: so funny, I had the exact same impression of Pam at Eye Candy even though I didn’t meet her. I was blown away by her amazing hair!!
Thanks girls!!
Kelsey – I live in the Loop and LOVE running along the lakefront, although I’m not super fast:)
Hello! Stalking you know via your blog. I’ll send you an email! I’m working on getting up my own blog now, so soon we can be Chicago blogging buddies
Thanks chica!!
I really thought it was going to be my first DNF. The term “DID NOT FINISH” didn’t want to register instead I kept repeating “DO NOT FAIL!”
It was nice to have quality time with you this afternoon.
luv ya mi amiga!! xo
Thanks, SR!
How cool is skinnyrunner?! Look at all these Chicago runers!! I live downtown near the loop! Maybe we can have a meetup and gush on our crushes on SR and run???
I’m pretty sure this makes me famous right…?
hi! i live in bucktown and would love some more running partners too, i love the lake front although it was pretty windy tonight!
p.s. SR, love the blog
I’m looking for a running partner and live in Bucktown as well.
Steph
Email me at sstark001@gmail.com if interested
Steph
I live in Northcenter and am totally game for a running meetup
yay! it’s seriously getting cold here but maybe we can all meetup and talk about our winter running schedules, living in chi-town, being cool, etc?
can I post my email here? If you’re interested shoot me an email and I can start a listserv of sorts!
kelseytokar@gmail.com
Emailing you now! Yay!
…and CONGRATS to Stephanie and Kristen on their 1st marathons! Your first and hopefully not your last! STELLAR finish times also!! “YOU ROCK!!”
Kelsey – I’m in the south burb. Not quite Chicago-proper … but I like meeting other runners!
south burbs.
Lord, have mercy. WHY CAN’T I HAVE SPEED LIKE THESE PEOPLE AND YOU?
Pam is hard core! That is insane. And I seriously love the picture of you guys together in the race.
Your outfit in the first photo of this post is amazing!!! Where are the jeans you are wearing from?
they are page premium jeans from nordstrom rack. black friday sale!
I started the Holiday Streak yesterday with one mile on the treadmill. Tonight I’m planning about three miles.
Love the reader recaps! Very inspiring! I hope to be a 3:30′s runner of these days.
Meant to say ONE of these days. heehee, too much Starbucks this morning.
Hi Kelsey – I live in Chicago in Lincoln Park! I have been looking for a running group or a friend to run with!
I found a great website today that’s having a huge sale on Nike clothing and shoes with lots of running stuff. http://www.6pm.com The link to Nike is towards the bottom of the homepage under “Ending Soon”. They have the Tempo shorts for $11-15 and tons of running tights, skirts, tanks, etc
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