Run Views
Near the end of our run, with dusk and downtown Chicago in the distance.
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10K and Midway Plaisance Park
For part of my run today, I did a loop around the Midway Plaisance, next to the University of Chicago.
5K and Nichols Park
On closer inspection, it looks like they paved over the existing concrete paths with asphalt. Seemed a difficult job to keep people off of this path, but looking forward to checking it out when the barriers are gone (and running along the paths).
Double Run
A bit further in the run, pausing along the path that runs alongside Lake Shore Drive. A lovely view of the lake, with the light starting to settle into dusk.
Chicago Fire Department, Engine Company 60
On my way home, my run ended near our location fire station (Chicago Fire Department, Engine Company 60).
The bay doors happened to be open, and there was a nice bit of symmetry from where I had stopped. So I snapped a quick photo.
Running Alongside the Half Marathon
For the second half, I ended up running by the Obama Library on my way to Promontory Point. As I entered Jackson Park, I started to see this slow and steady stream of people.
They were all runners, and were all walking. Most of them had these huge medals, hanging around their necks. It slowly dawned on me that I was entering the end of a race, and going the opposite direction of everyone else.
Running Fuel
A fun variation: instead of putting straight ice into the water bladder for her running vest, she took to freezing some water that has electrolytes mixed in. So that when it melts, it doesn’t water things down. Pretty slick!
After Noguchi
We were near MSI, and stopped at a water fountain. It had two spigots, with both spouts set with a steady stream of water. The larger fountain caught my eye, as it was full to the brim… and had just enough water to overflow. With a thin shimmer of water, running down the sides.
I was reminded of a poem by Helen. T. Glenn called Noguchi’s Fountain. On reading it, it prompted me to look up the artist Noguchi… and I learned soon after that we had of his fountains at the Art Institute.
Struggle Run
Several months ago, my goal was to be able to run 5K. After talking with Liz, Tricia, and Paige… I set my sighs on 10K, and it does actually feel within reach.
Not quite there yet. But after today, I’m a little closer.
Morning Run Photos
A block or two away, I passed by this lovely vehicle just parked along the street. It felt like a good moment for a photo, and I dug the car enough to stop running and slow down to just capture the moment.
Resuming Running
I’ve taken a bit of a hiatus from running. Call it maybe 3-4 weeks or so. But over the weekend and today, I suited up and got out again. And it actually felt pretty good.
9K Run
Nervous. A big leap today.
I’m heading out to attempt a 9K run. To help me, I’ve put on Liz’s vest (which has a water pack), and I’m also taking along a round of snacks.
Spotting a Running Liz in the Wild
On my way home from work, I happened to spot someone in the distance. There was a lot of waving.
Running Work, Construction Work
On my run today, I passed by a building that had just a ton of scaffolding set up along the exterior. There’s so much of it, that the work to get the scaffolding itself set up seems like a job in and of itself.
First Run with New Shoes
Hot day – everyone’s really thirsty.