Urbanathlon

There's this race in Chicago in the fall called the Urbanathlon. I think it's like 10.something miles, and there's all these obstacles during it. Like running over cars, climbing a small wall with a rope, going across monkey bars, etc.. You can do it by yourself and run the whole thing, or have a team of 3, and each person does 3.something miles. It looks like fun, and Josh and I want to do it next year! You can help each other during the race...like if you can't make it over the wall, someone can help you, etc..

Here's the website for the race this year. http://www.menshealthurbanathlon.com/

We're not going to do it this year, because it's coming up quickly, and there's no way I can 10-something miles right now! But next year, I want to! It'll probably be in October next year. You should doooo it!

No Hank Aaron Run this year.... sad.

I am sad that I cannot do the Hank Aaron run this year (it's tomorrow). It's a nice run and I like that fact that it is at Miller Park. Hopefully next year. I am still training for the Al's Run. I like the fact that I am fundraising for it because that will motivate me to do it even more. I am having some struggles getting ready for it, though. First, working 2 jobs, 2 grad school classes, and numerous summer committments (I know I should not make excuses) I am not having as much time to run as I did last year. I am working on that, however. Also, I am having trouble getting past the 3 mile mark. I know I need to work on my stride and find a pace that I can keep for 5 some miles... yesterday when I was running I all of a sudden became really hot and thirsty and had to stop and walk... how do I keep myself hydrated for that long? Do I just need to drink a lot of water before? Then I feel like I will need to go to the bathroom halfway through! I am still fundraising for the Al's Run, but I lowered my goal amount... if anyone would like to donate to Children's Hospital, it would be much appreciated! I am also looking for others to run with me... so far Ben and Rachel have responded. That's all for now!