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Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.
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Dear Chicago...
Thanks for letting me get semi-lost on my longer-than-planned run along the Lakefront Trail this afternoon. I haven't done a double-digit run in too long. Your sunshine and unseasonably warm temps (for this Michigander) were lovely, but the wicked wind I could've done without. Thank you also for the deeelicious dinner at Portillo's. Too bad that probably means I just negated everything I burned on my run. Nom.
Love, GRK
Any (really) windy city ladies want to meet me and DS for coffee? We're going to descend upon the Children's Museum/Navy Pier tomorrow. 
Re: Dear Chicago...
I LOVE PORTILLO'S.
I'm seriously so jealous of you right now. Please tell me you had a chocolate cake shake. If not, you must go back and have one before you leave!
two years!
after two losses, now happily expecting baby #1 09.16.12
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I haven't yet--DH was with us and I didn't want him to feel bad.
But DS and I definitely plan to stop by on our own. 
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Drool. Their cake alone is fantastic, but blended into a shake just takes it to the next level of awesome gluttony. I would kill for a good Italian beef sandwich down here.
two years!
after two losses, now happily expecting baby #1 09.16.12
Brie Fit Blog | BFP Chart
2012: Running & Race Accomplishments:
2-12-12: Riverview Winter Fest 4 mile, 34:59 8:45 pace - 23 weeks pregnant
2-29-12: Leap Year 4 mile, 36:45 9:11 pace - 25.5 weeks pregnant
3-11-12: Corktown 5K, 28:33 9:13 pace - 27 weeks pregnant
3-25-12: Rock CF Island Half Marathon, 2:11:03 10:00 pace - 29 weeks pregnant
4-16-12 Boston Marathon, deferring to 2013
8-11-12: Run thru Hell 10 mile or 4.8 mile
9-30-12: Brooksie Way Half Marathon
10-21-12: Grand Rapids Marathon
11-22-12: Detroit Turkey Trot 10K
I ended up running a few miles longer than I thought yesterday because of the weather, although I agree the wind wasn't fun.
I live on the north side and started my run heading south, which has a great view of the city. The skyline was just beautiful yesterday, if I can brag a little. I'm glad you enjoyed the run - which way did you run?
I love Portillos and it's a good thing that is the only one in the city and not that close to my home or work.
I ran from Navy Pier toward the aquarium. Turned around shortly after that; it ended up being 10 miles due to my slight lack of direction and inability to judge the proper turnaround point.
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With hot peppers, thankyouverymuch. Yum.
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