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Still At It...

Daily Mile has me clocked at 99 miles...almost 1/5 of the way to my goal.  I am so glad that I have this goal to keep in mind.  Also, I have some races coming up

Mini Marathon Training Series 5k in February
Mini Marathon Training Series 10k in March
Mini Marathon Training Series 15k and 5k Komen Walk in April
Mini Marathon (Half-Marathon) and Geist Half Marathon 5k in May
Fishers Freedom Festival 5k in June
Indy Women's Half Marathon in September


Whew...I can't beleive that a year ago I wasn't even running AT ALL...like I was still telling myself "I will just walk on this treadmill, there is no running in sight for me"...oh how blind I can be sometimes :)

I know I don't post much, but it is so encouraging to see many of you posting your updates on Daily Mile and Facebook.  I love that I don't feel alone in this quest...it keeps me hanging on.


BTW...Daily Mile Challenge is planning a Virtual 5k again on the 4-6 of February.

Comments

C. Beth said…
Wow, already 3 half marathons on the list--how exciting! You'll be amazed how quickly your mileage goes up once you start doing those long runs....
1/27/11, 8:35 AM
thewwchick said…
Hi Ashlie! I sent you a friend request on dailymile.com. Keep on running & walking! I've been at it for nearly two years, and was one of the "never in my life will I run" people. Funny how things change. :)

~Heather (willrunforcoffee)
2/8/11, 11:15 AM
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