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Introduction Text Time for a Change! I took some time to look at my Spark page today and realized that it desperately needed some updating! I have met all of the long term goals that I set for myself when I joined Sparks, including running in, and finishing the Chicago Marathon four times, the Cincinatti Flying Pig Marathon, and the Goofy Challenge back to back half and full marathon! I have also completed 3 triathlons this summer and am training for my 1st half iron distance next June. It's hard to believe all of the changes that I see in myself both physically and mentally. I am much tougher and stronger than I ever imagined! It seems so strange to look back to my previous introduction that stated "I only ran when something or someone was on fire!" Now it has become a part of me and what I do. I sure hope that I can keep this up! Completed races in 2007 2007 Races: Shamrock Shuffle 8K 52:56 Y-me 5K- walked w/Mom Brookfield Zoo Run Wild 5K 32:17:66 CAC Run for a Reason 1/2 marathon-2:22:31 Race for Young Life 5K- 29:38 Nike + Rock N' Run- done 29:24 Fleet feet sports Nike women's 10K 1:03:49 Chicago Distance Classic 1/2 marathon-2:34:10 Run for the Bear 10K-1:00:31 Chicago Marathon-6:23:45 Trick or Treat Trot 10K- 1:01:11 Turkey Trot 5 mile- 45:30:4 Rudolph Ramble 5K- 29:45 Completed Races in 2008 Shamrock Shuffle 8K-44:31 Universal Sole Lakefront 10 miler- 1:30:20 Soldier Field 10 mile- 1:35:04 Skirt Chaser 5K- 27:40 Race for Young Life 5K- 26:18:20 Fleet Feet Women's 10K- 54:47 Chicago Distance Classic- 2:05:05 Nike Human Race 10K- 1:00:07 Bear Run 10K- 53:02 Chicago Marathon- 4:46:14 Turkey Trot 5 mile- 44.24 (official results lost due to timing system virus) Rudolph Ramble 5K- 26:59 (shortened from 8K due to poor weather conditions) Completed Races in 2009: March Madness 1/2 Marathon- 2:08:45 gun time- all HILLS! Shamrock Shuffle 8K- 45:29 (snowing hard and icy) Cincinatti Flying Pig Marathon- 5:15:45 Chicago Rock N' Roll 1/2 Marathon- 2:09:30 9.11 Mile Freedom Run- 1:31:42 Run for the Bear 10K- 55:19 Chicago Marathon- 5:30:58 Halloween Hustle 5K-27:57 Hot Chocolate 15K- 1:28:17 Completed Races in 2010: Goofy's Race and a 1/2 Challenge- Back to back full and 1/2 marathon 39.3 miles Shamrock Shuffle 8K- 43:51 Bunny Dash 5K- 26:00 Race for Young Life 5K- 26:41 Fleet Feet Women's 10K- 56:24 Iron Girl Sprint Triathlon- 1:33:14 Rock N Roll Chicago 1/2 Marathon- 2:11:44 (back to back w/ sprint tri!) HRMS Naperville Sprint Triathlon- 1:30:57 Chicago Triathlon International distance- 3:37:16 (90F! last wave start!) Run for the Bear 10K- 53:15 Chicago Marathon- 5:26:29 (another hot one!)

Run at least 1 race per month, improve my running speed, and set a new PR for the marathon Upcoming Races: Shamrock Shuffle 8K Soldier Field 10 mile Ironman 70.3 Racine Chicago 1/2 Marathon Naperville HRMS Sprint Tri Chicago Triathlon- International Distance Chicago Marathon

I want to continue to work on increasing my running speed and maintaining distance. I will also continue to strength train at least 2x's a week.

I am 33 years old and special education teacher from the Chicago burbs.



Add a Link Jean Upcoming Races: Shamrock Shuffle 8K, Soldier Field 10 Mile, Ironman 70.3 Racine, Chicago 1/2 Marathon, HRMS Naperville Sprint Tri, Chicago Triathlon Olympic distance, Chicago Marathon
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