Hump Day on the Treadmill

4.5 Miles 1:30:08
1000 Mile Challenge 38.84 down & 961.16 to go

Motivational Monday

1.62 miles 26:08
1000 Mile Challenge - 34.34 down & 965.66 to go

Rest

Steamy Steamy Saturday!

So humid! The Bivens sisters are awesome though and we powered through.

 

5.41 miles 1:56:21

1000 Mile Challenge - 32.72 down & 967.28

Fit Bit Friday

In it to win it - The Work Week Hustle!!

(edit: and I did with 82,058 steps)

 

 

5.5 miles 1:39:21

1000 Mile Challenge - 27.31 down & 972.69 to go

 

 

Trail Buddy!!

This precious child walked the entire time with me . . .

 

 

Although most of the time, she was racing ahead and I only saw the back of her!

 

 

4.9 miles 1:34:28

1000 Mile Challenge - 21.87 down & 978.13 to go

Slow and Steady Wins the Race

And, just in case I needed a reminder I had a friend cheering for me on the trail . . .

 

6.57 miles 1:58:15

1000 Mile Challenge 16.97 down & 983.03 to go

Last Day of May

Tomorrow begins my version of Junkless June - no coffee, no alcohol, no beverages other than water. Celebrating with a final cup of Milo's Tea!

 

5.34 miles 1:40:45

1000 Mile Challenge  10.4 down & 989.6 to go



Getting Back to it!

 

So many thanks to Gia and Brynne for getting me back out there!!

 

1000 Mile Challenge 5.06 down & 994.94

 

Wordless Wednesday

 

 

Couch to 10K - Day 3 Week 5
Runkeeper = 2.48 Miles 33:19
1000 Mile Challenge = 72.25 Down  - 927.75 to Go



Motivational Monday

Couch to 10K - Day 2 Week 5
Runkeeper = 2.85 Miles 38:33
1000 Mile Challenge = 69.77 Down  - 930.23 to Go

Staving Off Shin Splints

Or at least attempting to  . . . dropping back to every other day and drinking LOTS of water. Other recommendations appreciated!

Couch to 10K - Day 1 Week 5
Runkeeper = 2.82 Miles 39:34
1000 Mile Challenge = 66.92 Down  - 933.08 to Go

Tuesday - Cut Loose!

When the weather is fantastic and the sun is shining . . . running to Footloose by Kenny Loggins . . . well, it just makes me happy!

Couch to 10K - Day 3 Week 4
Runkeeper = 2.73 Miles 37:14
1000 Mile Challenge = 64.1 Down  - 935.9 to Go

Motivational Monday

Couch to 10K - Day 2 Week 4
Runkeeper = 2.74 Miles 39:42
1000 Mile Challenge = 61:37 Down  - 938.63 to Go

R E S T

Frozen Goat Friday

 

 

 

Ah, sweet rewards for a job well done!!  Also, I had a Mr. Henry Fisher sighting on the trail this morning. Double Bonus!!

 

Couch to 10K - Day 1 Week 4
Runkeeper = 2.75 Miles 38:16
1000 Mile Challenge = 58:63 Down  - 941.37 to Go

Rain Delay

Wordless Wednesday

 

 

Couch to 10K - Day 3 Week 3
Runkeeper = 2.45 Miles 35:11
1000 Mile Challenge = 55.88 Down  - 944.15 to Go



Running Intervals, Lunges, and Push Ups - Oh My!

Oh, not me! I'm sticking to the Couch to 10K program. During my run this morning however I received a PIAP (Proof I'm Awesome Picture) from Gia - SHE is running intervals, doing lunges, and push-ups! One day, Gia, one day!!

Couch to 10K - Day 2 Week 3
Runkeeper = 2.09 Miles 31:52
1000 Mile Challenge = 53.43 Down  - 946.57 to Go

Motivational Monday

Couch to 10K - Day 1 Week 3
Runkeeper = 2.11 Miles 29.04
1000 Mile Challenge = 51.34 Down  - 948.66 to Go

R E S T

To Florida and Back!

 

Couch to 10K - Day 3 Week 2
Runkeeper = 2.62 Miles 39.20
1000 Mile Challenge = 49.23 Down  - 950.77 to Go

Running at the Beach

 

Couch to 10K - Day 2 Week 2
Runkeeper = 2.05 Miles 29:08
1000 Mile Challenge = 46.61 Down  - 953.39 to Go

Throw Down Thursday

I have the coolest friends! JT noticed I'd started running again and he shot me a quick message  - pretty much - LETS RUN! While our schedules didn't mesh, just knowing he had my back was the bomb! We did find some races we wanted to hit this year - just as soon as they open up for registration. The Retro Run 5K in July and The Viking Run 5K in October. Not to mention The Mercedes Relay next year. Woo Hoo!! So many fun fun things!!

Couch to 10K - Day 1 Week 2
Runkeeper = 2.01 Miles 29:06
1000 Mile Challenge = 44.56 Down  - 955.44 to Go

Wordless Wednesday

 

Couch to 10K - Day 3 Week 1
Runkeeper = 2.17 Miles 30:28
1000 Mile Challenge = 42.55 Down 957.45 to Go

Ligustrum Japonicum and Lonicera . . .

 . . . Or, fragrant privet and honeysuckle. My run today could not have smelled sweeter! Spring in the South is a wondrous thing! An explosion of color and fragrance that makes my heart happy. Enjoy your run friends - I know mine was amazing!  (and to all y'all who suffer from allergies, you have my sympathy! This year has seems really rough)

Couch to 10K - Day 2 Week 1
Runkeeper = 2.51 Miles 35:46
1000 Mile Challenge = 40.38 Down 959.62 to Go

Because Aunt Angela Said So . . .

Aunt Angela ran the Disney Half Marathon for her 50th Birthday. She and her friends trained for a  year, they sported tutu's, and they finished the half marathon. At the end, they were sprinkled with Magic Pixie Dust. How could you not want to do that? Disney? Girlfriends? Tutus? Pixie Dust? Absolutely! Last night I had dinner with Aunt Angela (not actually my Aunt, my sister-in-law Gia's Aunt, but extended family is always family!!!) and she asked about my running. (I was embarrassed, I had such grand plans.) We chatted and I knew that she was the inspiration I needed. My angel in Angela. We were together last night for the National Multiple Sclerosis Dinner and Wine Auction Charity Event. See, Aunt Angela has MS and with her MS, she began a running program and has continued to run! For me, I'm going back to the beginning. Couch to 10K. Day 1 Week 1. Let's Run, because Aunt Angela Said So!!!

Couch to 10K - Day 1 Week 1
Runkeeper = 2.07 Miles 29:00
1000 Mile Challenge = 37.87 Down 962.13 to Go

4 More Days

Please join or donate to Team Running for Grace.  We are going to have the best time!!!

 

 

Runkeeper = 2.03 Miles


1000 Mile Challenge = 34.08 Down 965.92 to Go

Sunday Shout Out

Thank you Brynne for getting me out on this FABULOUS day!!!  (And for my post run Starbucks treat!) Can't wait until PENSACOLA BEACH!!!

Runkeeper = 2.43 Miles 26:50
1000 Mile Challenge = 32.05 Down 967.95 to Go

Wednesday

Apparent START Button User Error

Runkeeper = 1.97 Miles 26:34
1000 Mile Challenge = 29.62 Miles 970.38 to Go