Wednesday Words - 12/14/11

Week 1 .. Done!

I can't believe that Wednesday marks the beginning of week 2 already. I feel like I was just telling Liz that I had this idea for a running challenge and shabang...here we are starting week 2! And people are doing it with me! I logged 10.5 miles in Week 1 (starting off a little ahead never hurts :)). Overall I felt good about getting the miles in, but I am having a pain in my knee when I run longer than 3 minutes at a time so I am doing mostly intervals. I think it is my IT Band...I know this is pretty common, but it stinks to have pain. Anyone have any good suggestions for IT Band therapy. I have heard of using a foam roller, but have no idea how to use one or even what to buy...suggestions?? Liz has also given me a great idea to do a badge or something to mark progress on this quest. I am thinking of something, but haven't had much time to devote to it. I like the idea...what about anyone else doing this journey with...

Daily Mile

My friend Liz has set up a cool challenge for all of us to track our miles at Daily Mile. If you want to join the challenge, let me know once you have an account with Daily Mile (its free!). Mile counting doesn't start until the day you accept the challenge. Remember the original challenge time was from September 15, 2010 to September 15, 2011. If you are keeping pace at 10 miles per week, that will give you 520 miles total so if you start the challenge this week, you should still be able to stay on track and get 500 miles in before the end date! I have 3 miles to do tomorrow. I am looking forward to it. I really need to find the time to get some new shoes so that I can actually run more. I keep trying, but my knee is killing me. I just haven't had time this week to do anything about it, but walking is better than nothing right? I added the Daily Mile widget at the left so you can see my progress as I post my workouts there...

Forgot the "blog" part

So, yesterday when I was working out, I finished just shy of 2.2 miles and was so excited about the workout. Then I realized "oops", I forgot about the "blog" part of the whole 500 mile challenge. You all have been doing so great and I am so excited to see your posts, I just am not used to posting anything. So I am currently at 63 miles and that puts me at 12.6% complete. I am a little behind on my 10 mile per week average, but I am not going to let that get me down. I am making some great strides in speed and overcoming some obstacles in schedule with my new job and my husband's start to basketball season (he coaches a high school girls' team). My kids are letting me run when we get home from school/work while they wind down from their day. Then we have dinner and fun time before bed. I am able to do 2-3 miles at a time and I know as I get faster I will be able to do more. Also, I have some wonderful news in the clothing department....

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