Run of the Dead Elimination Run is a “fat ass” style race put on by Libertyville Running Company, held near Day of the Dead. Racers run ~ 4.25 mile (my watch came in slightly under) loops, having 1 hour to complete the loop. If you can’t complete in an hour then you are eliminated [side… (read more)
FINALLY! After Fox Valley (and the heat, and the missing sub 2 hour by just a couple minutes), I noticed the Naperville Half Marathon was a short 5 weeks away and just might work for Plan B. I took a rest week after Fox Valley, taking a few walks and short runs before doing a… (read more)
The Fox Valley Half Marathon was supposed to be the finish of my own Project 1:59 – in other words a sub 2 hour half marathon. While it didn’t end up quite the day I was hoping for, there was still a lot to be happy about from that day.
