Guest Post by Keri - Chicago & a Car Accident, Exercise Interruption

Two weeks ago I was involved in a car accident on my way to work. I was t-boned and slammed into a concrete pole. Thankfully I walked away with a few bangs and bruises but my car's outcome is still questionable. After the accident, I was unable to workout for over a week. In fact, the first time I was able to lace up my shoes and go for a run was in Chicago where I ran along the Chicago River. I wish this was my view everyday.

Due to my vacation and my car accident, I only ran twice in the matter of 3 weeks. This was really difficult for me as I usually work out 5-6 times a week. I did walk a lot while in Chicago so I was a little surprised when I stepped on the scale to learn that I gained 3 pounds! After returning home from vacation, I have gone back to my strict schedule of working out and have been watching what I eat. I have lost 1.5 lbs already. It is a frustrating feeling to gain weight from a vacation. Looking back, I could have eaten a little healthier, but it was worth it and you only live once.

My favorite meal of the trip was the Nutella Crepe at Yolk. 

I am not a hot dog girl but as they say "When in Rome Chicago...." 

A vacation is not complete without a Cosmo, which I drank on top of the Hancock Building 

I created my own cupcakes at Grand Lux Cafe!

I was in Chicago the same time as the Tri Convention! I scored a new pair of spin shoes and spin shorts. 

 And they say Disney is the happiest place on earth! 

On a side note, I did swim yesterday for the first time in 2 weeks. My coach, Steve Lochte let me know that his son Ryan was in Chicago the same time as me. Running into Ryan Lochte would have made my trip complete!