The Green River

The river is finally GREEN! This means Spring is just around the corner!

Friday night I finally got NEW SHOES! Pat @ the Glen Ellyn Running Co totally hooked it up with the new ASICS - AND THEY'RE BLUE!!!! I ran in them tonight with Jake and I feel like I'm running on air. They're so worth the price - my feet are in heaven! After my big purchase, Ron made us a tasty Italian pasta dinner - yummm! There's nothing like carbing up the night before a big run - Thanks, Dad!

On Saturday, Becky and I ran at the all-Team practice at Waterfall Glen in Darien. It was really cold, but absolutely beautiful! There were some hills along the path, but I guess it's supposed to make your legs stronger or something. Every time I do a hill I think of Donna (Jake's mom) and how we would whine our way up the hills in Rhode Island - that was a miserable run, but so worth the feast at Grandma Madeline's.

We ran about 7.5 miles on Saturday and it felt great! Afterwards, we drove back into the city to be greeted upon by millions of people watching the annual dying of the Chicago River. I took the picture above earlier today - it's still green, but not as bright as St. Patrick's Day. The remainder of Saturday was spent with the rest of the Irish (and wannabes) of Lincoln Park! We visited a few pubs and needless to say made it back to our apartment before dark (thanks to a special someone -wink, wink). Chicago IS a great city!

On Sunday Jake and I met Carly @ Tempo after a short jog through the Magnificent Mile... it's our spot and has the BEST breakfast in town! Bottomless coffee, fresh fruit, delicious omelets, and quick service - everything you want on a sunny Sunday morning.

This weekend is the Shamrock Shuffle and I'm gearing up for the race. Pray for sunshine and warm temps! Thanks for visiting my BLOG!

Love, Natalie