The Slug Club

I joined a running group to keep myself motivated over the cold winter months. I've been running with them on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and we do about 4 miles. Today I joined them on their longer weekend run and I ran 8 miles! I'm so proud of myself. I'm only a little sore, but it's a good sore, not an I've totally injured myself sore. My half marathon training program starts in February, and it looks like I'll be more than ready.

It's been awhile since my 5K and I know that you are all chomping at the bit to find out more about my running life. :)

I've kept up with my running, gradually adding time and mileage to my weekend runs. This weekend I did 3.3 and 3.5 mile runs on Saturday and Sunday. I've also joined a running group that does 3-5 mile runs twice a week. I guess I could say that running has become my happy hour.

But here's the big news...I've signed up to do a half marathon (13.1 miles) in October and I'm contemplating signing up for one in May. I'm shooting for a 13-14 minute mile pace (which is what I do now in my shorter runs). I'm nervous, but I know with the right training and preparation I can do it.

I completed the United Way 5K in 32:08! I'm totally stoked about my time, considering I wasn't able to train for most of the month of September. I'm still going to keep running and next year I'll shoot for breaking 30:00.

Thanks, as always, for all of your support during my training.

...is in less than 2 weeks. I had to take a little over a month off of my training because of my doctor's orders, but I'm hoping that I'll be ready for the race. It's a week from Saturday. I know my time won't be great, but my goal is to finish. I'll let you know how it goes. :)

Well, this was my last week of the Couch-to-5K program. I had really good runs on Monday and Wednesday, but I am unable to do the last run because my doctor told me I can't run for the next few weeks. However, I still plan on continuing my training once the restriction has been lifted.

I really enjoy running and I would highly recommend the Couch-to-5K program to everyone that is interested in starting to run.