It Keeps You Running

Chicago in the early morning light.

With only 12.5 short weeks before Chicago Marathon training officially begins, I've been trying my damnedest to wake up early to run and base-build. I've never been a morning person, so this is no small task -- believe me. But it's amazing how much more focused and energized I feel all day after a morning run. Not to mention that it's such a great way to decompress and melt away the stress (which I've been having lots of lately!).

A friend's mom once told me this is called "God's light." It's easy to understand why!

I'd have better mile times if I didn't stop to Instagram the beautiful views I experience on these early runs, but I like soaking it in. It keeps me running physically -- and mentally.


I'm running the Chicago Marathon for charity this year. If you'd like to donate, click here! You'll be helping some wonderful community programs in Chicago and in Africa AND you'll get a super cute homemade thank you note from me! (I'm sure the latter is the convincing factor, right?)