![]() ![]() The course offers the only organized and supported opportunity to run the length of the Chicago Lakefront. Although for CARA summer marathon training participants (and therefore many, many charity runners) the registration fee is included. The Chicago Area Runnners Association (CARA)’s Ready 2 Run 20 Miler isn’t a race, but rather a training run positioned exactly 3 weeks before the Chicago Marathon.ĭescribed as a “fully-supported 20 mile run with a unique point-to-point course along Chicago’s lakefront” it is geared primarily for participants in CARA’s summer marathon training program, but is really great for anyone willing to take on the challenge. I burst into tears as soon as I crossed the finish line, the man handing me my medal looking quite startled as tears (and sweat) came flowing down my face.About time I get back to some race reviews, right? Well this isn’t exactly a race review per se. ![]() Well, I got from start to finish, and was pretty chuffed that I did it in exactly the time I wanted – 2:30. My personal race-favourites were The Pussycat Dolls, Nicki Minaj, Jay Z and DMX. I found myself singing most of the way around, and though I looked mad, it helped. A thumping beat, normally hip hop or R&B, made it all so much easier and I could pace myself with it. ![]() ![]() In the moments of totally hating running, be it in training or perhaps the most awful mile of the race itself (mile eight) music was my saviour. If I set out to run six miles, I had to run that and see it physically on my wrist. Being able to see my progress, even with my worst runs, kept me motivated, and accountable. I made sure that I tracked every run, be it via Strava or using my Polar Pacer to learn more about my heartrate and pace. Only giving myself eight weeks to train was a bold choice for someone who spends most of her time at work, at the pub or playing Saturday league football. ![]()
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