One year ago, my resolution was to quit smoking and start running with the goal of running a 5K. As I end 2013, I have reached my goal and beyond. As I look back on my posts and remember all of my successes (and set backs), I can hardly believe it myself.
I have run eight timed races for 30 miles and an additional 5K just for fun. I have a box of bibs, two medals and several other mementos from the races. I have wonderful pictures (included in previous posts) and even better memories. I didn't lose any weight but I increased muscle, strength, endurance and am overall healthier than ever.
As I look to 2014 and complete my running streak (running at least a mile a day from Thanksgiving through New Years), I have decided to run more to train, increase my pace and possibly run some longer races.
Happy New Year!
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Sunday, December 15, 2013
Putting on my big girl panties
Yesterday was the hardest day so far of my streak. I thought it would be Fridays when I had plans in the evenings and would have to run at lunch leaving me sweaty for the afternoon and evening event. But yesterday was the hardest.
All week it has been snowy, icy and cold so I have gone to the gym and run on the treadmill. I ran two miles Friday in case the weekend proved difficult. Eventually (in the next week) I will join the rec center, at least for the holidays and perhaps the rest of the winter. I prefer running outside but whatever it takes.
So yesterday the roads were a little better and it wasn't quite as cold (35°F) but I had a serious hangover. I woke up late, napped on the couch, and had plans that required leaving the house at 4:30 for a party in Middletown at 5 p.m. In my mind I made a million excuses why it would be okay to skip one day. Then Jody called.
She told me I had to do it. She gave me all the reasons why and I added one of my own (that if I skipped one day it would be easier to skip two and so on). So I put on my big girl panties (and running gear) and off I went. It wasn't so bad and I felt great afterward. And running today felt even better!
My streak continues!
All week it has been snowy, icy and cold so I have gone to the gym and run on the treadmill. I ran two miles Friday in case the weekend proved difficult. Eventually (in the next week) I will join the rec center, at least for the holidays and perhaps the rest of the winter. I prefer running outside but whatever it takes.
So yesterday the roads were a little better and it wasn't quite as cold (35°F) but I had a serious hangover. I woke up late, napped on the couch, and had plans that required leaving the house at 4:30 for a party in Middletown at 5 p.m. In my mind I made a million excuses why it would be okay to skip one day. Then Jody called.
She told me I had to do it. She gave me all the reasons why and I added one of my own (that if I skipped one day it would be easier to skip two and so on). So I put on my big girl panties (and running gear) and off I went. It wasn't so bad and I felt great afterward. And running today felt even better!
My streak continues!
Sunday, December 1, 2013
My running streak
I have decided to be a part of the 2013 Holiday Running Streak! I will be running at least one mile each day between Thanksgiving and New Year's.
Today was day three!
#RWRunStreak
Today was day three!
#RWRunStreak
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