• Every place has it’s beauty.

    A week or so ago my  running crew and I were stretching after our morning 5 miler when an nice older gentleman came walking by us and started a conversation.  He was visiting family in town but was from Utah…

  • Be careful what you ask for, Dave.

    Since it is 4th of July and all, I would like to take a moment to recognize a hero of mine- Dave King.  Many of you are privileged enough to know this inspiring individual and I have the honor of…

  • What if I fail?

    A couple weeks ago somebody asked me why I was broadcasting to everybody that I was trying to qualify for Boston this year.  What if it doesn’t work out?  What if I fail? I was not at all offended by…

  • The little things.

    So there is this awesome I-phone app called Instagram I am sure many of you know of.  It is pretty much the only reason I decided to take the plunge in 2013 and get an I-phone in the first place. …

  • Fitness magazines: RANT ALERT!

    And now for another episode of  “What grinds Jill’s gears”!  Also known as, things that really piss me off.  Aren’t you so excited?!  Don’t let my bubbly and annoyingly happy personality fool you, I can get pretty ragey for a…

  • Wedding update…sort of.

    So it turns out Shain and I have been engaged for 7 months today, what the HECK!? Where did the time go??  I don’t know how you rock-star brides out there planned a wedding in a few short months because…

  • Life is good.

    I know it is already Wednesday and the majority of you are already looking forward to the coming weekend but I need to tell you about my awesome amazing wonderful weekend I just had.  So, since making the very tough…

  • Why I am running Chicago 2013.

    Chicago Marathon training is HERE!! This week was officially week 1 of my training program, I cannot believe it is here already.  I am ready  to work hard and do big things this year.  This will be my third time…

  • Gratitude.

    Yesterday a client of mine had her first ever triathlon in Naperville.  10 weeks ago I gave her a training plan and we got to work to get her ready.   She was scared, she was nervous and there were a…

  • Are you listening, really?

    One of the key components within my master’s program is learning how to become a better listener.  This is something I used to pride myself in.  As I am learning, I am not as good of a listener as I…