Hi hi everyone! My name is Claire! I’m currently living in Lakeview and originally from the suburbs of Chicago. I’ve been running on and off since 2020. Running for me started out as an escape from being stuck at home, and now I love using it to explore the city more and feeling like an “athlete” again. I ran random 5ks as a kid and did my first 10k in 2019 that blew my mind that I could run for an hour lol. Last year I completed two half marathons, and this year (on a random day) I became overly ambitious and signed up for both the Chicago Triathlon (International distance) and Chicago Marathon (my first of each). I get injured aches and pains easily (thanks childhood gymnastics), so I thought using the triathlon to cross train for the marathon would be good!

I’ve never joined a running community before, but I am addicted to Strava. My friend, Abbie, told me about this group and then I found fun Tik Toks which got me super excited to meet and run with more people since I usually just run alone. My fav place to run is the by Montrose Beach Sanctuary and along the lakefront. Doesn’t feel like you are in Chicago!

If there is one thing you should know about me is that I’m clumsy af. The Wednesday before my triathlon I fell down the stairs at the Quincy stop on my way into work during rush hour and busted my leg pretty good (of course it wasn’t actually from running). I was able to run the tri with a lot of adrenaline and kinseo tape, but I’m still battling the recovery while also (fingers crossed) finishing marathon training and at least completing the race.

I’m a big outdoor/adventure enthusiast (climbing, rollerblading, kayak/canoeing, skiing, hiking, etc) and always down to do something. I also love Chicago’s food scene and any craft or non-craft brew 🍻

My strava is https://www.strava.com/athletes/csamojedny and I’d love to connect and give kudos

I also have a fitness insta that i started during COVID for food and lifting but havnt been consistent since. Maybe one day I’ll get it back again.

This was probs extra af and if you are still reading this then yay! Can’t wait to meet more people and join group runs 🥰🤪