• #AD Currently enjoying my @FreakFlagOrganics Coconut Chicken Bone Broth! It’s COLD in Chicago and bone broth for sipping is a must. It warms me up from the inside out. I am LOVING these tasty broths — AND all three flavors are available in the prepared soup section at @WholeFoods Market nationwide. They are 100% USDA Certified Organic, gluten free, and SUPER versatile. Use them for sipping, simmering or souping! How do you stay warm on these winter days? #FreakFlagOrganics
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    #AD Currently enjoying my @FreakFlagOrganics Coconut Chicken Bone Broth! It’s COLD in Chicago and bone broth for sipping is a must. It warms me up from the inside out. I am LOVING these tasty broths — AND all three flavors are available in the prepared soup section at @WholeFoods Market nationwide. They are 100% USDA Certified Organic, gluten free, and SUPER versatile. Use them for sipping, simmering or souping! How do you stay warm on these winter days? #FreakFlagOrganics
  • I have run past The Bean (Cloudgate) COUNTLESS times. ☁️ I've NEVER even looked at it from this perspective, until this week. I was running up the stairs in the park, looked up and it took my breath away. 🏃‍♀️ How can something I've seen over and over and over, throw a different angle at me? 📐 This is your reminder to look at things another way. Perspective is everything. What is making you think this week? 🤔
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    I have run past The Bean (Cloudgate) COUNTLESS times. ☁️ I've NEVER even looked at it from this perspective, until this week. I was running up the stairs in the park, looked up and it took my breath away. 🏃‍♀️ How can something I've seen over and over and over, throw a different angle at me? 📐 This is your reminder to look at things another way. Perspective is everything. What is making you think this week? 🤔
  • The deep freeze is OFFICIALLY HERE 🥶 Once it gets below 10 degrees, I need to think about what I put on to go for a run. Here are some of my quick tips: 🏃‍♀️ 👉🏼 Layers are your friend. A good base layer and a wind breaking jacket goes a LONG way to keeping you going in the cold. 👉🏼 Shoes. I run in shoes with Gore-Tex uppers. The less mesh the better. Dry feet = Happy feet. 👉🏼 Dress like it's 20 degrees warmer. Yes, that first step out the door is cold BUT that's a good thing. If you are warm first thing, you are overdressed. You'll warm up once your body gets going. 👉🏼 Warm up before you head outside. Anything to get the blood flowing is the goal. Planks, run up and down the stairs. Just get moving. 👉🏼 Check the wind. If it's windy, make sure you end with the wind at your back. 👉🏼 Change out of your running clothes after you run. If you're driving to your run, pack dry clothes. I am never colder than right after I run. Don't pressure yourself. If you want to get your workout done inside, go for it. Outside...get after it. Everyone gets a virtual high five for getting it done! ✋ PS. Wanted to thank @geefitonline for these fabulous leggings! They are local Chicago, so be sure to check them out!
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    The deep freeze is OFFICIALLY HERE 🥶 Once it gets below 10 degrees, I need to think about what I put on to go for a run. Here are some of my quick tips: 🏃‍♀️ 👉🏼 Layers are your friend. A good base layer and a wind breaking jacket goes a LONG way to keeping you going in the cold. 👉🏼 Shoes. I run in shoes with Gore-Tex uppers. The less mesh the better. Dry feet = Happy feet. 👉🏼 Dress like it's 20 degrees warmer. Yes, that first step out the door is cold BUT that's a good thing. If you are warm first thing, you are overdressed. You'll warm up once your body gets going. 👉🏼 Warm up before you head outside. Anything to get the blood flowing is the goal. Planks, run up and down the stairs. Just get moving. 👉🏼 Check the wind. If it's windy, make sure you end with the wind at your back. 👉🏼 Change out of your running clothes after you run. If you're driving to your run, pack dry clothes. I am never colder than right after I run. Don't pressure yourself. If you want to get your workout done inside, go for it. Outside...get after it. Everyone gets a virtual high five for getting it done! ✋ PS. Wanted to thank @geefitonline for these fabulous leggings! They are local Chicago, so be sure to check them out!
  • I've got that READY FOR THE WEEKEND feeling! 💥 How about you? P.S. Totally ignoring the fact we are heading for sub-zero temps for the next week 🥶
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    I've got that READY FOR THE WEEKEND feeling! 💥 How about you? P.S. Totally ignoring the fact we are heading for sub-zero temps for the next week 🥶
  • By my calculations, we got about 15 inches of snow in Chicago over the weekend. ❄️ I get a lot of questions about running in the snow, and I'm happy to share. 1) Do you wear anything on your shoes like YakTrax? 🏃‍♀️ I do not. Mainly because in the city, you'll have 2 blocks of ice and snow, then one block of pavement. If I was only on snow and Ice, I would wear them. They look fantastic! 2) Do you ever skip outside and run on a treadmill? 🧊 I would if I had access to a treadmill. I think they are a great option to have. For me, I just soldier on in my never ending battle with Mother Nature. 3) Is there such a thing as too cold to run? 🥶 Nope. I have not yet met the weather I won't run in. I layer up, sometimes even break out my ski gear and I get out there! Flip through my gallery of my run today, and feel free to ask any questions. I'll answer if I can. Did you get snow in your neck of the woods? ☃️
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    By my calculations, we got about 15 inches of snow in Chicago over the weekend. ❄️ I get a lot of questions about running in the snow, and I'm happy to share. 1) Do you wear anything on your shoes like YakTrax? 🏃‍♀️ I do not. Mainly because in the city, you'll have 2 blocks of ice and snow, then one block of pavement. If I was only on snow and Ice, I would wear them. They look fantastic! 2) Do you ever skip outside and run on a treadmill? 🧊 I would if I had access to a treadmill. I think they are a great option to have. For me, I just soldier on in my never ending battle with Mother Nature. 3) Is there such a thing as too cold to run? 🥶 Nope. I have not yet met the weather I won't run in. I layer up, sometimes even break out my ski gear and I get out there! Flip through my gallery of my run today, and feel free to ask any questions. I'll answer if I can. Did you get snow in your neck of the woods? ☃️
  • "It feels so GOOD to be ALIVE!" ❤️ I enjoyed my workout SO much this morning. Not lying when I say, I woke up like it was Christmas 🎄 and jumped out of bed. What makes you dive out of bed in the morning? DO MORE OF THAT! 😍
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    "It feels so GOOD to be ALIVE!" ❤️ I enjoyed my workout SO much this morning. Not lying when I say, I woke up like it was Christmas 🎄 and jumped out of bed. What makes you dive out of bed in the morning? DO MORE OF THAT! 😍
  • "I do love how Tom Cruise runs in movies. You know he goes faster because he karate chops the air." 🏃‍♀️ This may be my favorite running TV moment 🤣 #cougartown I did my FIRST outdoor run with the @onepeleton app. YOWZA, interval training is HARD. 😱 It was super fun though. I was running at an 8 out of 10 at the end and I am SURE I was Tom Cruise running! Have you tried something new in 2021? Let me know what it is👇
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    "I do love how Tom Cruise runs in movies. You know he goes faster because he karate chops the air." 🏃‍♀️ This may be my favorite running TV moment 🤣 #cougartown I did my FIRST outdoor run with the @onepeleton app. YOWZA, interval training is HARD. 😱 It was super fun though. I was running at an 8 out of 10 at the end and I am SURE I was Tom Cruise running! Have you tried something new in 2021? Let me know what it is👇
  • Coffee is something I use as a reward for myself after my run. 🏃‍♀️ I LITERALLY look forward to my cup of butter coffee while I'm on the path. Get home and get my coffee on! ☕️ I've heard runners enjoy their cup BEFORE their run. Um...this does not process in my brain. I need time to savor every drop. 😍 What say you coffee BEFORE or AFTER your run? 🤔 *I made two graphics, color and b/w. Feel free to swipe and share. Where my coffee drinking runners at?
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    Coffee is something I use as a reward for myself after my run. 🏃‍♀️ I LITERALLY look forward to my cup of butter coffee while I'm on the path. Get home and get my coffee on! ☕️ I've heard runners enjoy their cup BEFORE their run. Um...this does not process in my brain. I need time to savor every drop. 😍 What say you coffee BEFORE or AFTER your run? 🤔 *I made two graphics, color and b/w. Feel free to swipe and share. Where my coffee drinking runners at?