I woke up this morning to an inch or two of lake effect snow on the ground, temperatures in the 20s and reports of icy roads on WBEZ. Needless to say, the run I had planned on meeting a friend for did not happen. Thankfully I have a few treadmill workouts in my pocket for days like this. Even though it’s almost April, icy sidewalks are still a threat sometimes. This is spring in the Midwest!
The Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8k is on Sunday so I hope Mother Nature shapes up over the next 48 hours. As an NBC Chicago Stride blog contributor, I had the exciting opportunity to interview an elite runner recently with the Nike Oregon Track Club, Alexi Pappas. She is a 2016 Olympic hopeful and is running the Shamrock Shuffle on Sunday. Alexi holds the #1 bib in the race. Check out my Q&A with Alexi on NBC Chicago Stride!
A few more quick Shamrock Shuffle updates:
- Sign up for NBC Chicago’s team (it’s free!) NBC Chicago has several employees running the race. Two runners, Zoraida Sambolin and Kye Martin, are participating in the “Run for TODAY” competition. If they win, they will travel to New York to run another race and anchor from the Today Show plaza. Winners are determined by how many people they can get to join their team in a local race. If any of you are registered for the Shuffle, or know other people who are running, consider signing up! All you have to do is fill out this online form, nothing else is required. I’m on the team!
- Take a running selfie to be featured on NBC Chicago. Are you planning to take a running selfie at the race on Sunday? If so, send it to NBC Chicago for their photo gallery. Check out the details here. Use the hashtag #ShamrockSelfie or email photos to isee@nbcchicago.com.
- Log your race miles with Nike+. Nike is running a race promotion on Sunday with the chance to win an entry to the marathon! All runners who log the Shamrock Shuffle race using the Nike+ app, make their final mile the fastest, and share on Twitter or Instagram using the hashtag #shamrockshuffleFF have the chance to receive an automatic entry to the Bank of America Chicago Marathon.
I’m Celia. I live in the Chicago area. I'm a mama of two, runner, business owner and former Iowan. My blog includes recipes, fitness and travel posts, and stories about Chicago.
Thanks- I always need a new treadmill workout! And I love my Nike + app 🙂
Awesome workout! I hope the weather holds out for your race!
Good luck on Sunday! Hopefully the weather cooperates!
Nice treadmill workout! Hope the weather warms up for you a little this weekend. Have fun!
Good luck at the Shuffle! I haven't run that one for a long time. Hopefully it warms up for you!
I've been meaning to start running again, so thanks for the workout!
Best of luck on Sunday!! This workout looks intense – just the way I like it 🙂
I'm going to have access to treadmills again after this week, so I'll definitely be able to utilize this! :] Thank you for sharing, and good luck this weekend!
How cool to be able to interview an elite runner. I always love hearing about how they train and fuel. Hope your training is going well!
Thanks for the workout. I will have to try it once I'm cleared by my doctor to start working out again.
I used a lot of treadmill workouts this winter. I'm hoping to not have to run on the treadmill for a while but just in case I'm pinning your workout.
This workout sounds stellar and just what I need when I need to shake things up on the 'mill!