Compression Socks

by | Sep 29, 2008 | compression socks, training run, Waterfall Glen

Yes, the year is 2008 and I’m sporting those socks like I did back in grade school. Only those had the cool stripes in different colors at the top. I remember I had at least one pair in every color – an 2 pair of green striped ones because I liked them so...

Runners are Crazy People

by | Sep 16, 2008 | rain, training run, Waterfall Glen

It was already raining when I went to bed on Friday night. Because I enjoy cool, fresh air, I slept with the windows open that night. Somewhere during the night, the rain became heavy and I rushed around closing some of the windows, but keeping the bedroom windows...

Luna Chix Run

by | Jun 3, 2008 | Ballydoyle, Luna Chix, training run

Since April, the 2008 Luna Chix Triathlon Team has been doing a run at Runners Grove in Downers Grove the first Monday of every month. These runs are in addition to our weekly bike rides at Waterfall Glen. Last night was such a great night! The weather was awesome, we...

Perfect day for a run!

by | May 29, 2008 | training run, Waterfall Glen

Well, for the first time since last July, I met up with some friends this morning to run a few miles at Waterfall Glen. The weather was absolutely perfect for a morning run, though I did have to be talked into leaving my gloves behind! I really have missed running out...

Running and the Hamstring

by | May 21, 2008 | injury, training run

Went for a nice, short run this morning. Well, I got lost on the trails, so it was a little longer than I had planned, but the conditions were just perfect for a run. The hamstring, however, is not doing so good. I can block out the pain, but I’m trying REALLY...

Luna Chix Run!

by | Apr 9, 2008 | hamstring, injury, Luna Chix, training run

We just had our first Luna Chix event this year…a fun run out of Runner Grove in Downers Grove. Runners Grove even provided refreshments after the run. The weather was a little chilly, but we had a great turnout! Our new Lunas don’t even have their apparel...