Good morning!
My alarm went off after too little sleep. I opened my peepers and I had NO idea where I was for a split second! Always strange waking up in a hotel room.
In all the excitement last night, I forgot to show you pictures of the room. It’s very historic feeling. Very high ceilings and lots of thick baseboards and crown molding.
I think Kath described it best when she said it was like a college dorm room…just much bigger and nicer. (My dorm room was not very nice and very tiny!).
My desk blogging station!
Very comfy bed. Once I was able to sleep (my mind swirled for about an hour), I slept like a baby! Eric was out like a light as usual. ;)
Our views:
Such a beautiful city!
I got up regrettably after too little sleep! I set the alarm until the last possible minute and quickly got ready for the group run. I inhaled a Run Glo Bar and filled my Camelbak!
Nice stash, eh?
Pre-run snack was Run Glo Bar:
Post-run snack was a juicy apple!
It was around 7:15 when we left and already very hot!
Running friends!
I’m not sure why I brought my music because I didn’t need it today. I guess just out of habit! We were all like zombies this morning from lack of sleep.
This quickly woke us up…
Gorgeous!
We ran about 1.75 miles with the group and then they turned back for a tour they are going on. Freya and I continued on and completed about 7 miles in 1 hour.
Freya came all the way from England! She is such a sweet English Rose. ;)
It was super hot, but we enjoyed each other’s company and the scenery! How could you not?
Glad I saw this because I was loosing steam around mile 6!!!
When I got back Eric was still having a wonderful sleep! I was a bit jealous, but very happy I ran those 7 miles.
We are meeting a group to go out and photograph the city and have brunch/lunch. Should be fun! I need to put LOTS an of sunscreen on as I think it is supposed to be over 100 degrees today.
Have a great Friday!
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These views are gorgeous! I can’t wait to see what goes on at the event ;)
Looks like a great run. Have fun! :)
I live in the suburbs of chicago and I’m sort of really jealous you get to spend so much time downtown in such great weather! I rarely get to go downtown and all of these pictures look so nice! Running along the lakefront must be awesome :)
Have fun at the event, I wish I could go!
I wish I were there!! What a pretty run!
BTW I love how you say the temperature in F now that you’re in the US :) You’re too cute
Great pics of the city. Very beautiful. Can’t wait to read all about it.
Why oh why am I stuck at work today?? Can’t wait til tonight to meet you and everyone else that got in today! :)
7 miles in Chicago humidity — power to ya! ;)
That bathroom is sooo tiny and not like most Chicago hotels :-/
Good job on that run. I wouldn’t have been able to do it. ANd you’re right. It is HOT in Chicago now. Everytime I walk outisde I feel like I’m in Florida or something. lol
I can’t wait to get there!!! The hotel looks awesome!
Your hotel room is so nice!
That’s a pretty nice room with a great view!
When I went to Chicago a few summers ago, we were able to rent a dorm room at the local university. It was more than HALF the price of a hotel room and it had a kitchen. It was awesome.
You’re making me miss the Windy City! Although I have to admit, summers there are pretty miserable when it gets up in the 100s. Keep cool and stay hydrated, and have lots and lots of fun!
Have a great day today!
I would have done the same thing: brought music and then realize that I don’t need it — I have running partners!
i’m the same way…sometimes all i want to do is sleep in, but getting that workout in makes a big difference in the rest of my day!
Geez, what colleges did you go to?? None of my dorms looked REMOTELY like that! Ours were tiny rooms with either plaster, cinderblock, or dark wood panelled walls. Completely devoid of character.
Great job on an early long run with little sleep! Chicago looks like fun!
Welcome to Chicago! Looks like you gals ran right where I do – wish I would have bumped into you all this morning.
P.S. I’m late to the party on this, but your banana soft serve is UNREAL. I finally made it this morning and was literally shocked that that is how a frozen banana turns out when whipped up. I’ll be writing a blog post all about and sending the credit your way, of course.
Have a great weekend in Chi-town!
Banana soft serve is yummy isnt it? just wanted to give credit where credit is due I believe Gena from choosing raw came up with that one. Angela is the genius who though to pair it with her vegan overnight oats. :)
Ohhh, I see. Where can I find Gena’s blog? I will give credit to all parties – it is THAT GOOD. :-D
Whoa, is Freya the blogger who travelled the longest distance to the summit?
I completely adore Chicago, and am so jealous reading your post. I cannot wait to go back there some day.
Enjoy Chicago and HLS, Angela! Can’t wait to read your updates!
Maybe the city and the run this morning will inspire you to do the marathon some day??!!!
haha – my husband can fall asleep any time, any place and very easily, too…so annoying!
Ugh! I LOVE Chicago and seeing all these pics all over the blogosphere (did I for real just use that word…) is making me crazy!! Glad you’re all having a great time, though!! And good job getting in those miles…its a hot one today!
Love all the photos and how great that you got to meet Freya. :)
Beautiful hotel room! Sleep is great, but that feeling after getting your long workout over first thing in the morning…incredible. Good for you :)
It looks like you girls are having so much fun! I have never been to Chicago but your run route looked beautiful. I wish I could be there to meet all of you lovely ladies! I think the hotel room looks charming :) Can’t wait to see what other shenanigans are in store!
Don’t you just LOVE running in new cities?? It’s so refreshing and I find that I can run with much more ease than normal. I have too much fun looking at the scenery around me to think about the physical state of my body.
P.S. I just devoured the pumpkin pie VOO with cinnamon-spiced banana soft serve. Layered it with walnuts, shredded coconut, and rice crisp. It was so good and I’m SO FULL. I think it’s going to get me through the treacherous work of writing my master’s thesis. Awesome.
chicago looks wonderful! i hope you have a grea day exploring it! drink lots of h2o! ;)
You are truly amazing for doing all of those miles after traveling and not a whole lot of sleep! Have fun today :D
I am blessed enough that I get to run lakeshore drive EVERY morning! Thank you for reminding me how lucky I am to live in such a beautiful city. After a while you start to take it for granted!
Enjoy your stay and if you have time try and make a stop at Karyn’s Cooked or Karyn’s on Green. Two amazing delicious vegan restaurants!!
I love running in new cities, the scenery makes it much more fun!
Although I’ve only been once, I love Chicago… looks like you’re having a fun time! :)
it’s easy to run in the heat when you got a group to motivate you
Looks like you are having a blast… I hope I can attend next year.
What a great place to run! And Freya is the SWEETEST!
Great pics as always. You ladies are too cute in your workout gear. Hope you all have a blast at the summit!
I highly recommend you go to the chicago diner!!! OR Karyn’s raw, I’m sure you’ll love it. I live in Lincoln park and after trying out many vegetarian restaurants, those are definitely my favorites!
Lady, you should check this place out:
http://www.karynraw.com/Lunch-Dinner-menu/
I was in Chicago last week and wanted to try it….but didn’t get to. You should and tell me how it is!
Looks like you guys are having a great time!
Hooray for Navy Pier! If I ever go for an early run and get home to find my boyfriend still sleeping I always get the urge to run over and wake him up. Partly because I want company in the morning, but mostly because I’m so jealous!
Sounds like a great run!
Freya is making me feel lame for not being able to come because it was too far… and I’m only from California! She is one devoted blogger!
Looks absolutely amazing!! I’ve never been to Chicago but I’ve always wanted to go…this makes me want to go even more!
Welcome to Chicago Angela! I’ve been reading your blog for about a month now and it’s been SO inspirational! I love your sunny outlook on life and drive to go out there and make everyday a matter. I’ve never posted anything before, but since you’re visiting my city I wanted to welcome you. Enjoy yourself and try to stay cool out there :)
What a beautiful hotel room! Chicago is such a beautiful city! 7 miles in an hour is great! Sounds like a good way to start off the day. I love running in the morning, it wakes me up and helps me feel fresh (after my shower of course!)
I. Am. Jealous.
:-)
I wanted to attend HLS last year, but alas, I was 9 months pregnant. This year, alas, I have a baby. Funny how that works huh?
Maybe next year……..
:-)
You ran 7 miles in this crazy heat and humidity?!?! (I live in Chicago) That’s dedication!!
You will have a GREAT TIME..Chicago is a WONDERFUL CITY. It’s gonna be hot so be careful. We are neighbors now, I live in St.Louis.. Enjoy, enjoy..
It’s so gorgeous!! I bet running through that city was a peice of cake with so much to look at.
Have fun with the rest of your day!!
Just lovely. However, I am missing from the photos!! xo
A Big WOOP WOOP to the joining of my two favourite bloggers!I’m so happy Freya is there representing th UK!looks like an amazing run.hope you’re all having a great time-so excited to hear about he rest of your adventures!
Nice going on the long run in the humidity! I’m not all that far away from Chicago (in Iowa) and it is definitely air you can WEAR!
AHHH…as a chicago native you have made me miss home! The last hotel I stayed at in the city was the Congress. So old town feel! Enjoy that beautiful city and don’t forget to walk to the BEAN!!
I have a real difficult time getting up in the morning for my 5:30 boot camp class but once I’m at the gym….it’s all good and I’m so glad I made it:) no better feeling than a good workout to start the morning:)
Ooh, I love your tank top angela! Great color.
Hahaha, like a college dorm – I wish! My dorm room was like jail cell! :P
Way to go on your run!
Good job on the 7 miles! Especially in that hot and sticky weather!
I hope you ladies are having tons of fun in Chicago – it is one of this NYC girl’s favorite cities. I wanted to recommend a great restaurant, since you seem to be in need. Gioco’s on Wabash Ave – I had the most amazing brunch of my life and a delicious lunch salad as well. It’s probably a hike from your hotel, but totally worth it.
Have fun! Alanna
Wow, great run! Does Freya have a British accent? ;) I can’t believe she came from England! Gotta go check out her blog again. :D
Wei-Wei
Angela,
I can’t believe you’ve never been to Trader Joe’s! I live in Chicago and I love that store!!!
Amie
That’s my husband’s cousin in that group picture! She’s the last on the right. Jessica writes Fit Chick in The City in New York! I’ll have to tell her that I saw her on your blog!