[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you ever fall flat on your face, play dead. There’s no other way. People will have sympathy and you’ll spare yourself the embarrassment. Another life tip: If you ever stumble out on the street, break into a full-on run. People will think you’re exercising, and you’ll save face. You’re welcome. This is a story…

So the past couple weeks haven’t been particularly easy. Mateo’s sleep patterns are out of wack - again. One night he’s up partying until almost 1 am - only to wake up at 5am. The next night he’s asleep by 8:30pm but up at 2:20am. I’m honestly not sure what each day AND night will…

Four years ago today, October 9th, I ran the Chicago Marathon in 3:41:12. It was the second time I’d run a full marathon (26.2 miles/42km). There was blood, blisters, cramping and tears. I sweated salt because my body didn’t have enough water. I had trained for 12 weeks, including 4- 20 mile runs. I hated…