I've never been a good runner. I'm a solid back-of-the-packer and I'm comfortable in that spot. That said, I know I can become a *better* runner. How do I do that? Run more! And that's what I set out to do, along with several members of ARRC and the Mamma's Fools. 100 runs in 100 days. The rules are simple:
- A run must be 1 mile and 15 minutes long
- Multiple runs per day are allowed as long as they are 1 hour apart
"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit."
-- Aristotle
Well, 100 runs didn't actually happen. I was on a good track until about July when my back really started hurting. But.. I got back on track and realized at some point that while 100 runs was out of reach, I was on track to hit 100 *miles* for the summer..... with the new goal now in reach, I really set out and had a great experience with running towards the end of the summer. I had a trip to Montana planned with Mom and Heidi T, and so I knew I had a few less days than in the plan, and picked up my runs toward the end...
5/21
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94 days
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Jen
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53 runs
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100.1 miles
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And I DID IT!!!! Reached 100.1 miles after my 53rd run of 2.3 miles on August 23!!!! Sure, most of my runs were only about a mile, but 1 miles > 0 miles, right?? Anyway, I'm psyched... WOO HOO!!!!
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