Just Plodding Along

On Saturday D and I headed to the big, mean city of Chicago. D had been to Chicago a while ago but the closest I had ever been was running through the O'Hare Airport a few times (why O'Hare, why must I always run through you?). We were excited, me probably annoyingly so ('we're goin to the big city, we're goin to the big city (insert hand clap here)) and caught the early train to start our adventure. Chicago river  Our plan was pretty vague. Show up, orientate ourselves and walk around and explore. Art Institute of Chicago  But I had one goal. See the BIG BEAN.  And it was glorious. It is actually called Cloud Gate but come on it is a bean.  After seeing the Bean we went in search of food and shopping, heading toward the Magnificent Mile. The only thing I bought was a coffee mug but it was fun to look at all the high end stuff. All the buildings were amazing and it was really fun to wander around in such an awesome city...

And bam, time for another half. I kind of like back to back weekends of races mostly because I feel I can run less because I am 'resting' during the week which equals more sleeping in which is nice. Sunday is the Crystal Lake Half  in the Crystal Lake Park district apparently the course goes through town and around some lakes on a mostly paved course. From the description it would seem that there are hills. Well tickle me pink. And I assumed the Midwest was flat. Apparently I was wrong. Goals: A Goal: Beat last weekends time of 2:16 B Goal: Around 2:16 C Goal: Finish I guess My goals are a little uninspired this week. There is a Clydesdale division at this race as well so maybe place in that again would be a good goal. The only thing I am not loving about this race is their disclaimer that you might not get your t-shirt size if you don't come early to packet pick-up. Um why? I have to choose it when I register so why can't I get it when I pick up my packet...