Sunday, November 7, 2010

Milestone

So...Tuesday is my 1 year Blogiversary. Can you believe it? I'm rather impressed with myself. Never have I kept a diary for more than 6 sporadic months.

Some of my milestones since November 9th of last year (courtesy of Dailymile.com)

Miles run: 262.78 miles run.
Races run: 5
Longest distance: 13.1 miles (half-marathon folks!)
Fastest 5K time: 29:09
Blog entries: 151


Here are some interesting things I have done or have learned in my year of running:

- I can run outside in single-digit weather. Never though I could before.

- I received some gift certificates for magazine subscriptions for school in the spring. I used the majority of the money for Zoobooks, Boy's Life, Nat. Geo for Kids, etc. And then I used the rest for Runner's World! After I read them, I put them in a box on one of the bookshelves. My students are really interested in them.

- Every time I go to Target now, I cruise the sale racks for running clothes.

- I know I can do anything I set my mind to.

- I've lost weight! (probably the best part of this whole thing)

- I'm currently watching the NYC Marathon on TV. I never would have paid any attention before.

- I am part of a huge support network of bloggers who inspire others to run.

- I now know the locations of restrooms or "possible restrooms" on most of my running routes. Darn Brown Monster! Ugh!

- I own a Garmin! (well.....I'm borrowing it....but Husband has only used it twice since he got it. He's a spring and summer runner. I'm more hardcore than he is ;) )

- When we book vacations, I check websites to find out if there are races being run while we are there. The local Road Runners Club in Where-My-Aunt-Lives, Florida is bookmarked on my favorites list.

- My husband's extended family is contemplating running a 5K together next summer. (my idea by the way)

- I convinced my parents to sign up for the Mini-Marathon (2.62 miles) family race for the Cellcom Green Bay Marathon weekend. We'll walk it together the day before the half Ryan and I are running. But....I'm working on my dad. He just might run it if I have my way!

- I love this sport!


This weekend I'm going to add 3.1 more miles to my total and 1 more race for the year. We're traveling to Florida for my Aunt and Uncle's 40th anniversary. That's right 40 years! Can you believe it?! Congrats to them :) And they're pretty much the coolest people I know.

I am looking forward to another year of miles on my shoes. Here are some things you can look forward to:

- My second Half Marathon....Cellcom Green Bay in May.

- More runs with Husband and Bentley.

- More 5K's! Don't expect another one until March or April. Racing shuts down around here at this point in the year because of the cold.

- Running while preggo!.......I'm not pregnant, but I planning on be pregnant by September if goes according to plan....I will need advice on this one!


Stay with me on this amazing journey! I appreciate all your support! :)

9 comments:

  1. I love about your family and the 5K! What age do you teach that love the Runner's World?

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  2. It is truly amazing how much running can bring into our lives!

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  3. I teach 5th grade. For some reason, during our free reading time, someone always has one on their desk. I can't explain it. But, hey, whatever gets them reading :)

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  4. Holy Moly Batman! That is quite a list of accomplishments! My fav are
    - I am part of a huge support network of bloggers who inspire others to run.
    -Darn Brown Monster! Ugh!
    -I'm more hardcore than he is

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  5. Great job! Sometimes you don't realize how much you've accomplished until you make a point to look back.

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  6. so many exciting things happening for you! wohoooo keep it up!

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  7. I convinced my parents to sign up for the Mini-Marathon (2.62 miles) family race for the Cellcom Green Bay Marathon weekend. We'll walk it together the day before the half Ryan and I are running. But....I'm working on my dad. He just might run it if I have my way!

    Great line...mizuno

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  8. Congrats on a year!! You have come so far and have a lot to be proud of. I am still amazed at the blogging community and what running can do for you - it is life changing.

    The last (maybe two issues ago) had a great article about running while pregnant - good luck. ;)

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  9. Wow!!! What an amazing list AND year! Congrats on both! I'm wondering where Auntie lives (and if it's anywhere near Orlando?). Always fun to meet fellow bloggy buddies. :-) Speaking of Auntie, happy anniversary to them.. wow! 40 years?! That's awesome!

    And preggers next year? Also awesome! I've now had the pleasure of 'watching' two fellow bloggers run and blog their way through their pregnancies. Very cool and inspiring.

    *hugs* from Orlando!

    p.s. ~ LOVE shopping for workout clothes on sale at Target, too!!!

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