Bull City Runner Girl
12x400 track workout done. I forgot how bad I am at speed work… (at Hillside High School)

12x400 track workout done. I forgot how bad I am at speed work… (at Hillside High School)

6 miles done. Haven’t eaten since Saturday night due to severe tummy sadness/GI distress. Today wasn’t my best run but considering I didn’t throw up or poop myself, I’m considering it a win.

Ready to test out my new @brooksrunning  Launch!

Ready to test out my new @brooksrunning Launch!

Happy Friday!

This week has been a long one….so I think that the best way to ring in its conclusion is with new shoes!! As runners, is there anything better than new gear? I think not. Maybe signing up for a new race…

 My Chicago Marathon training officially started yesterday (did you not see the 4 page spread in Runner’s World and the fireworks?) and I’m in need of some new kicks to log all of the miles to come.

PureFlows, I have enjoyed you despite the plantar fasciitis and stress fracture. I think I might just need a bit more support for 50+ mile weeks. Don’t worry, I will keep you for speed work and shorter races.

note the bad-ass blood stain on the left toe.

I’m off to the running store after work!

How are you finishing out the week?

Muddy run complete with downed trees to hop over

Muddy run complete with downed trees to hop over

This pretty much sums up how I’ve been feeling lately.

This pretty much sums up how I’ve been feeling lately.

View on the morning run #nofilter

View on the morning run #nofilter

10 mile shakeout. Notice the gross ponytail.

10 mile shakeout. Notice the gross ponytail.

Toasty racing this morning

Toasty racing this morning

Homemade enchiladas for dinner. Thanks for the inspiration, @unabashedly_elizabeth ! (at home)

Homemade enchiladas for dinner. Thanks for the inspiration, @unabashedly_elizabeth ! (at home)

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