by Cathy Leman | Sep 22, 2014 | Fitness, Inspiration, Motivation, MOVE Back, Running
On September 7 I ran the Chicago Half Marathon, my fourth 13.1 mile race. In 2011 I ran my first Chicago half, and in 2013, due to an odd set of circumstances, I ran two; Chicago, as well as the Christie Clinic Half in Champaign, IL. My hope is that in sharing a bit... 
by Cathy Leman | Jul 22, 2013 | Fitness, Heart Health, MOVE Back
Recently, just a little over a mile into my Morton Arboretum East side running route, I spied this bench. I’ve run this stretch of the Arboretum many times, so I couldn’t believe I’d never before seen this amazing piece of functional art.... 
by Cathy Leman | Jun 17, 2013 | Fitness, MOVE Back
This past weekend I was lucky to spend time with family – LOTS of family. Immediate family, extended family, friend family (you know, the friends you’ve had for so long they simply BECOME family?). It was Father’s Day weekend, and I was... 
by Cathy Leman | Jun 11, 2013 | Fitness, Healthy Lifestyle, Heart Health, Inspiration, Motivation, Nutrition, Running
This blog update is something like 6 weeks overdue – but I’ve finally written it! I feel like I can’t continue with new posts until I add this, so here goes. I ran the race with my brother – so meeting up with him and his grandson (he’s... 
by Cathy Leman | Apr 26, 2013 | Fitness, Healthy Lifestyle, Heart Health, Inspiration, Motivation, Nutrition, Running
Tomorrow is the long-awaited, big, big day. I feel ready, I feel strong. I’m excited to be here. I’m honored to be here. I know I’ll shed a few tears at the start line – especially when they play the national anthem. I’m assuming there... 
by Cathy Leman | Apr 25, 2013 | Cooking, Fitness, Food Finds, Healthy Lifestyle, Heart Health, Inspiration, Motivation, Nutrition, Running
48 hours from now, I will have completed my half marathon. I can’t believe it’s so close! Essentially, I’m finished training – completely. At this point, there’s nothing else physically that I can do to get stronger, faster, or fitter. I...