by Cathy Leman | Oct 1, 2011 | Fitness, Motivation, Running
It almost seems like a lifetime ago, but in reality, just three weeks have passed since I ran the Chicago Half Marathon on September 11. The weather couldn’t have been more perfect (look at those blue skies), from packet pickup on Saturday to crossing the finish... by Cathy Leman | Aug 15, 2011 | Fitness
Don’t say CLOSING. Lady Liberty may be undergoing a yearlong safety renovation, but those involved with the makeover are adamant that visitors will experience only restricted access, not a complete shutdown. What does this have to do with you? While a year... by Cathy Leman | Jul 20, 2010 | Fitness, Healthy Lifestyle
This coming Saturday, July 24th, Chicago’s Chinatown Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Special Events and the Chicago Park District will present the 10th Annual Chicago Dragon Boat Race for Literacy http://bit.ly/cGlVY5. Dragon... by Cathy Leman | Jul 15, 2010 | Cooking, Fitness, Healthy Eating, Nutrition, Running
Before my husband and I were even married, there was one characteristic (of many, of course) that particularly attracted me to my then boyfriend. He was physically fit, cared about what he ate, although not in an obsessive, crazy sort of way, and had long been a... by Cathy Leman | Oct 6, 2009 | Fitness, Inspiration, Running
This Sunday, October 11th, marks the 32nd Chicago marathon. 45,000 registered runners will pound the pavement throughout our fair city for 26.2 miles. I’m a runner, but I’m not a marathoner. The longest distance I’ve ever logged was 11 miles –... by Cathy Leman | Jul 1, 2009 | Fitness, Healthy Eating, Healthy Lifestyle, Inspiration, Motivation, Nutrition, Risk Reduction
I’m probably one of the few people on the planet that doesn’t watch The Biggest Loser. In fact, I’ve never seen the program; except that one night when I watched for about 10 minutes, but that doesn’t count. There are a couple of reasons why I...