Chicago Spring Half Marathon: Race Recap
My Chicago Spring Half Marathon race recap from May 17, 2026. A 2:20:16 finish — a 7 minute PR — in 84 degree heat with 95% humidity on one of the hilliest courses I have ever run. The hardest race…
Race Recaps
From 5Ks to marathons, these are my race recaps — tracking progress, chasing PRs, and documenting the journey one finish line at a time.
Valparaiso 5K9 Race Recap
My Valparaiso 5K9 race recap from May 15, 2026 — a shakeout run two days before the Chicago Spring Half Marathon. We forgot our bibs, nearly missed the start, tackled a hilly course in the heat, and I finished in…
Ringing in the Spring 5K Race Recap:
My Ringing in the Spring 5K race recap — how I ran a 29:42 on a hilly, rainy course at NWI’s largest springtime race. A strong effort the day before a 10-mile long run, and proof that the fitness is…
Lucky Charm 5K Race Recap: A New PR
My Lucky Charm 5K race recap — how I ran a new PR of 28:45, placed second in my age group, and finally broke 30 minutes in the 5K. A full story of race day, gear, and how far I’ve…
