Thanks for joining me and Kim for the weekly run down today. If you hadn’t guessed, I am spending a few days in Chicago this weekend visiting my daughter. She moved there last summer amid all the craziness. We had not seen her since Christmas time! Here is a peek into my week and my travels.
My Kind of Town Chicago Is
Monday- upper body, core, Peloton cycle, and stretch
Wasn’t it just Monday a second ago? As always, my Mondays are a mix of all things sweaty. My legs we a little sore from yesterday’s run (?) so I did just a short cycle. Even got in another infrared sauna and stretch.
Tuesday- 6.5 mile run and stretch
I got myself up and out earlier than normal to beat the heat and the cicadas. I think they like to sleep in. Hopefully, my last solo run for a while. My running buddy is coming back to town.
Wednesday- Gym day! Upper body+ core+ Peloton cycle
A little bit of everything today. Woke up feeling kind of blah but everything changes after a good workout, right?
Thursday-7 mile Run + Travel
Got in a sweaty 7 mile morning run before heading to the airport. I am very proud of myself for getting early again. Happy to have my best running partner back this week. We were dodging cicadas on our run today. It is incredible how many there are and how loud they are!
Flying off to Chicago for a few days and can’t wait to see my daughter. I was really surprised by how packed the airport was and our flight was full. Feels good to see people getting back to normal.
Friday- Upper body + Peloton
Got in a quick upper body and Peloton cycle in our hotel this morning. Always happy when my hotel has a Peloton. Shopping and lunch with my daughter. Chicago is freezing today and very windy!
Saturday- 10k Run With Erica
I had the best time today running around Chicago with Erica. She was a fantastic tour guide. Of course, the best way to see a city is on foot.
Our afternoon had us brunching and then taking an architectural boat ride tour on the river, A really cool way to learn about Chicago history.
Sunday- Baseball Game
We are heading to a Cubs game at Wrigley Field. Should be tons of fun! Will be catching up on all of your blogs later. Have a great day! Our visit to Chicago has been great. The weather cleared up and it’s been gorgeous, My town of Chicago is!
Glad you’re having a blast in the windy city! Wish I could have joined you and Erica…totally a perfect way to explore the city! You definitely chose a great weekend to escape the cicadas and the heat LOL
Our flight to Florida was full as well. We’re both escaping the cold rain back home!
I miss Chicago… We loved taking the Architectural Boat tour. Have fun!
I’m so glad the weather improved because, yes it was miserable! Glad you got to take the architecture boat tour. It is awesome and of course Erica is as well. Enjoy the Cubs game!
We ended up having great weather and a super fun few days! Hope to see you next time I come into town
I’m so glad you’re having good weather in Chicago. It has been cold and damp here! Looks like you had a great run with Erica.
My new mission for traveling — finding a hotel with a Peloton bike.
Yes, Erica and I had fun together. Definitely run w her next time you come to town.Always great to have a Peloton bike in your hotel 🙂
That’s awesome that you are doing more early morning runs. It takes a while to get used to the but they really are the best way to kick off the day! Do you know how long the cicadas are going to stick around? Just thinking about them gives me the shivers – yuck!
I love that you are in Chicago to visit your daughter AND that you got to spend some time with Erica – she’s the best! I will definitely do a running tour with her once I go back to Chicago – probably next year.
Hopefully we only have 2 more weeks w the cicadas. I am definitely not a fan at all. I really am trying to become a morning runner! I had a blast w Erica she is a great tour guide.
We were just in Chicago!! Have such a good time.
Thanks it is a fun city to visit
You picked a great weekend to go to Chicago because the weather has been miserable here! At least I haven’t seen any cicadas this weekend. I don’t think they like the rain.
That is a plus for sure! I am hoping we are through the worst of them
So glad you’re having a great visit. Workouts really do help with the blahs. They’re their own kind of medicine.
WE are having a really nice visit and squeezing a lot into our weekend
So glad you’re having a great visit. Workouts really do help with the blahs. They’re their own kind of medicine.
A hotel gym was the first time I tried a Peloton. They weren’t as big then, but it was still super cool.
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What a fun trip to Chicago! It looks like the weather improved a little bit? Your pictures are lovely! How nice to have a running tour guide. I love historical/architectural tours like that. Have a wonderful rest of your visit!
Yes, the weather did improve quite a bit and it’s been wonderful. We did pack a bunch into a few days
Glad you are having a great time here! I would have loved to meet up with you. Next time! I’ve done the architectural tour twice and love it.
Yes I will let you know next time for sure! I did not have too much time for socializing as I wanted to maximize my time w my daughter
Sounds like a fun getaway! And, how fun that you got to run with Erica. Enjoy the rest of your time in Chicago!
It was so nice to have my own running tour with her. Fun city to visit
I’m so sorry that I wasn’t able to connect with you and Erica! Isn’t she great? Looks like you had fun and I hope you enjoy the Cubs game!
She was a great tour guide! Yes, I hope to see you next time I am in town.Fun city to visit
Ah, you’re in my city! I grew up in a suburb of Chicago. Yes, when the weather is nice it’s an amazing city. The architecture boat tour is fantastic. And of course, go Cubs! I hope you enjoy the game.
I did not know you were from Chicago! Yes, it is a fun city to visit and to tour
I love the Chicago photos, so colorful and fun.
The weather there is so weird though, alternating between summer and winter in the same week!
Yes we did have wacky weather and I always forget to account for the wind and bring extra layers!
Your trip looks like so much fun! I hope I get to go in July!
I hope you do too! Fun city
Ah not jealous at all Deborah! haha!
Well done on those early AM starts! I know how hard that is to do for sure. We’re not all 5 at 5’ers! 7 miles before travelling is super impressive!
Love that you got to run with Erica!
It was so much fun to run with her!
What a special and amazing trip. We talked about a family trip to Chicago this year, so fingers crossed. It’s been a long time since I’ve visited.
The sound of the cicadas would drive me INSANE. I can barely handle the vacuum cleaner, and when the tree frogs start “singing”, it’s the worst!
Yes I am not really a fan of the cicadas myself!