Farewell June

What a fantastic month June was.  I had visits from everyone in my family--first Sara, and then Mom, Dad, Catherine, and Matthew later in the month.  I had the chance to explore the city more than I ever have before and I actually had people to explore it with!  I went to the beach 3 or 4 times, started marathon training, and have experienced several concerts at the Grant Park music festival--my favorite thing about the city so far.

I had so much fun being a tourist here with my family.  It's so much fun to show people the city you're trying to make your own.  And the use of googlemaps aside, it's really gratifying to show them that you kind of know your way around now.

Today I had a long run day.  I was supposed to run 9 miles.  I planned on running 9 straight and then finding a bus or something to get back.  I got to just past Navy Pier (6.23 miles) before I could tell I was in trouble with a thunderstorm.  I sprinted back to Navy Pier and took shelter inside for the worst of it.  Then I headed home on a couple buses before deciding to exit at Belmont and finish my run.  I had 2.75 left and it was just drizzly at this point so it actually felt kind of nice.  Can't say it wasn't interesting.

Well, farewell June--thanks for being spectacularly amazing.