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!
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!