Chicago

I was in New York this time last year. I was forced indoors and only managed to run 3 miles for 3 weeks. It was a difficult time where running was concerned, but forced lay-offs like that make me love it even more. I remember arriving back to Singapore after my 'vacation' and the first thing I did after my 18hr flight? You guessed it, I went for a run and actually *enjoyed* the humidity. A few months later in January, I registered for the Chicago Marathon. I dont know why, but Chicago is my dream city and it'd be great to run through the city with all those people. The marathon course is beyond beautiful and very flat - you are guaranteed a fast time (although lately the unseasonal Chicago heat has everyone up in arms. It'd be a walk in the park for anyone who trains in the atrocious humidity we have in Singapore!!!!)

I am not running today. It is my day of doing nothing and eating like a normal person without feeling guilty about inactivity. I am not quite sure what this post is about - I was supposed to be in Chicago running the marathon. I was meant to run in New York in November too. Oh well...such is life. Maybe the coming winter in America makes me wish I could experience it too.

It is marathon season for the next 2-3 months. I just need to make sure I'm not stuck at mile 24 anymore.