I know for some people that this will be rushing the end of summer, but I LOVE fall. I love fall weather and there are a ton of great events and happenings that I’m looking forward to, as well.
5 Things I’m Looking Forward to This Fall
Showing people around Chicago! I love fall in Chicago and am excited to be leading a Kayaking tour on the river with Arc’teryx Chicago, several running tours for Go! Running Tours and showing some friends around. Chicago gets a bad rap – especially lately – but fall here is AMAZING!
Chicago Marathon (2024 recap) -This will be my eight running of the Chicago Marathon. I swore off of it it 2007 (still my slowest marathon ever when I wasn’t pacing someone else), I ran in 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 had a ton of fun. Last year, I was a Chicago Marathon ambassador so it was totally first class! I’m looking forward to friends in town, fun activations and all of the good vibes this year. Let me know if you’ll be here for the race!
Open House Chicago – OHC remains one of the largest events of its kind in the world. This festival is a part of Open House Worldwide, a network of almost 60 organizations hosting festivals and conversations about architecture, design and cities across the globe. OHC 2025 is October 18-19, 2025. Last year, I volunteered at the Museum of Surgical Science. This year, I’m going to try to volunteer in a different part of the city.
NYC Marathon (2024 recap) – If you’ve been here, you know I love the NYC Marathon. This will be my 25th running! I had an aggressive goal for this year (to run as fast as my first in 1996), but my running has not been cooperating this year. So, I’m going to ratchet back my expectations and just have run. Can’t wait! Is anyone running? I can share tons of great resources with you – start here with some of my top tips.
Fun Celebratory trips – I’m meeting up with my college gang this weekend in North Carolina. Our 23nd wedding anniversary is in November! We haven’t picked a place to go yet, but we’re taking suggestions!
What are you looking forward to this fall? Do you have anything fun in the works?
I’m linking up with Darlene, Michelle, Renee, Jenn and Zenaida for Fit Five Friday. Join us!
PS. Don’t forget my great giveaways!