Finally fall and a medal reveal

After dealing with months (and months and months) of temperatures in the 90's or higher, I woke up this morning and was greeted with temperatures in the low 60's and cool winds.  Yes, it felt like fall FINALLY arrived in Dallas.  This afternoon's high only got into the upper 70's.  The last time that happened was in April.  Of course I wanted to take advantage of the weather -- who knows how long it will last.  It felt so different running outside this morning -- it was a much more enjoyable experience!  My average heart rate was lower and I was a little faster.

Not a bad start to the week!

Also today, the marathon revealed this year's medal.  I knew the Board of Trade would be featured on it and I am happy with how it looks.  6 more days!

2019 Bank of America Chicago Marathon medal

Finally, about a week and a half ago I struck up a conversation with a woman swimming at my gym (she was wearing an Ironman 70.3 cap and I asked her where it was from).  The more I talked to her, the more I started to recognize her.  It turned out that she was one of the people featured on the first season of Ironman's "Quest for Kona".  She was very friendly and I even saw her running on the Katy Trail the next morning (she said "hey" as we ran past each other).  She was at the pool again today and we chatted briefly again.  She remembered I am doing Waco in a few weeks and she will be heading to China to do a 70.3 in less than 2 weeks.  I enjoyed my little brush with a "famous" triathlete.  She's still chasing a spot in Kona and I'm sure she will eventually get there.  I'm sharing her episode below - it's a great watch!