Archive for April 2015
The four steps to running faster without actually running
I signed up for the Live Grit CARA Lakefront 10 Miler because I wanted to support Live Grit. They’re the ones who are teaching me to swim. They’re the ones who answer all the silly questions I have about biking. They’re the ones who didn’t make me feel ridiculous for not knowing anything about wetsuits.... Read more »
How TO train for a half marathon, apparently
When I last left you I was discussing how NOT to train for a half marathon. Well, I ran the South Shore Half Marathon and it’s official. You can ignore my advice. I clearly DO know how to train for a half marathon. Why do I say that? Because at the South Shore Half I... Read more »
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Meet The Blogger
Erin Vandenberg
I'm a 30-something who decided to get off the elliptical and expand my fitness horizons. Since moving to Chicago in 2008 I've run marathons and biked miles. I've done group fitness classes and lifted weights on my own. And now I want to share my fitness finds with you!
Recent posts
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Duathlon versus Triathlon: which is easier? »
Erin Vandenberg on Eri-thonPosted June 30, 2015 at 9:02 am -
Why weightlifting makes me feel awesome »
Erin Vandenberg on Eri-thonPosted June 24, 2015 at 10:00 pm -
Why open water swimming freaks me out »
Erin Vandenberg on Eri-thonPosted June 23, 2015 at 2:27 pm -
My first triathlon: Esprit de She Naperville »
Erin Vandenberg on Eri-thonPosted June 16, 2015 at 8:09 am -
If Tomorrow Never Comes »
Erin Vandenberg on Eri-thonPosted May 27, 2015 at 10:00 pm
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