Despite having entered the world of running just a few years ago, I do have a good number of races under my belt. In true Linda fashion, my very first race was the 2013 Chicago Marathon. Hey, if I’m going to run a race, why not start with a World Class Marathon? Go big or go home, right? You can follow my journey on this site as well as on this map, which will take you through my progress as I continue to achieve my goals. Sign up for exclusive e-mail updates on the home page (scroll down to just below the latest post to sign up). Below the map is a list of the races I am registered for or already have completed with linked recaps and reviews. I have lots of big dreams when it comes to races, including running all of the World Marathon Majors. My current finish times would qualify me for Boston if I were a woman in my 80s, so I definitely have a long way to go, but a girl can dream, right? Maybe by the time I achieve this goal I WILL be in my 80s, and by then I can reflect on the knowledge, skills, and expertise I have gained over the years, and use that expertise to guide others through their journey.
Goals
Earn the Chicagoland Triple Crown Award – Learn More
Become a Half Fanatic – Learn More
Run the Marine Corps Marathon – Learn More
Become a Marathon Maniac – Learn More
Run a Ragnar Relay Race – Learn More
Complete a Sprint Triathlon – Learn More
Complete the Destination Races Wine Country Half Marathon Series – Learn More
Run the World Marathon Majors – Learn More
Become a Certified Running Coach – Learn More
Races
2019
10/13/19: Chicago Marathon
08/04/19: Naperville Sprint Triathlon
07/21/19: Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon
05/19/19: Byline Bank Chicago Spring Half Marathon
04/28/19: Virgin Money London Marathon
04/07/19: Cherry Blossom 10 Miler
02/03/19: Surf City Half Marathon
2018
11/22/18: Naperville Turkey Trot 5K
10/07/18: Chicago Marathon
09/16/18: Berlin Marathon
08/05/18: Naperville Sprint Triathlon
07/22/18: Rock ‘n’ Roll Chicago Half Marathon
07/15/18: Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon
04/22/18: Naperville Women’s Half Marathon
2017
11/12-13/2017: Ragnar South Beach
10/22/17: Marine Corps Marathon
07/16/17: Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon
05/13/17: Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon
2016
11/24/16: Naperville Turkey Trot 5K
10/23/16: Naperville Half Marathon
10/22/16: Country Sole Half Marathon
10/09/16: Chicago Marathon
09/18/16: Fox Valley Half Marathon
07/17/16: Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon
05/01/16: Southwest Half Marathon
04/24/16: Naperville Women’s Half Marathon
04/09/16: Chi Town Half Marathon 10K
2015
11/26/15: Naperville Turkey Trot 5K
10/11/15: Chicago Marathon
2014
11/09/14: Naperville Half Marathon
10/12/14: Chicago Marathon
2013