100 miles

Today is the 5th of January, 2013. I just got back from a quick jog outside, and I’m feeling energized!
This year I’ve decided to make a commitment to run 100 miles (or more). This may seem like a lot of running, but it’s really only 2 miles or so per week. I posted my new commitment on my facebook wall, and I instantly had friends messaging me to say that they wanted to make the commitment as well– Woohoo! There’s nothing more inspirational than knowing that others are working alongside you!

I find that when I eat well, I have more energy and desire to exercise. It also works the other way around. When I know that I’m going to be running later on, I’ll eat more raw fruits and vegetables. And there is nothing more satisfying than a big smoothie after I run! Exercise keeps me alert to what my body needs for fuel, and, consequently, I find myself eating better and better.

For my challenge, I’ve decided that hiking and cardio on the elliptical will not count, since there isn’t much running involved on hikes, and the elliptical is much easier to run on than a treadmill or track. Remember, I’m only counting miles ran, so any cross-fit or biking will not count. If I run more than 1 mile, I will count the extra miles. Of course, it’s good to do other types of exercise throughout the week (core strengthening, high-intensity, etc). I think that having a weekly quota for running will keep me motivated, and will result in more exercise in general.
**Also, if you want to start off with walking, you are welcome to do that!

My goals through running this year:
– To be healthier and stronger
– To no longer need an inhaler when I run
– Run some 5ks this summer without nearly dying
– Have more energy throughout the day– feel alive and receptive to what’s around me
– To be more productive
– Run a mile in less than 9 mins (New goal: 8:30)
– Run a 5K (3.12 miles) in under 30:00 (New goal: 29:00)
– Inspire others to join!

Join along, friends! And grab a partner 😉

I’ll be keeping a log of all my mile times below. If I run more than one mile, I will split the miles and log them separately. I will also be indicating how many puffs I take of my inhaler.

MILES
1. 10:28 (2 puffs inhaler)   2. 9:55 (2 puffs)  3. 9:34 (1 puff)   4. 9:03 (1 puff)   5. 9:03 (1 puff)
2 miles= 20:20 (1 puff)…  6. 9:04   +   7. 11:06
2 miles Treadmill= 19:01 (1 puff)…   8. 8:55   +   9. 10:06
2 miles Treadmill= 18:26 (1 puff)…   10. 8:38   +   11. 9:48
12. 10:36 (1 puff, post-bootcamp)  
2 miles= 21:00 (1 puff)…  13. 9:09  +   14. 11:51
2 miles Treadmill= 18:43 (1puff) …  15. 8:45   +   16. 9:58
17. 8:52
2 miles= 20:54 (1 puff)… 18. 9:26   +    19. 11:28
20. 9:06 (1 puff)
2 miles= 20:32 (1 puff)… 21. 9:09   +   22. 11:23
23. 9:00 (1 puff)
3 miles= 33:27 (2 puffs)… 24. 25. 26.
27. 9:27 (1 puff)
3 miles= 32:01 (2 puffs)… 28. 9:10  +  29: 11:55  +  30. 10:56
2 miles= 20:58 (1 puff) … 31. 9:36   +    32. 10:59
2 miles= 20:58 (2 puffs)… 33. 9:29   +    34. 11:30
35. 9:14 (1 puff)
36. 9:16 (1 puff)
2 miles= 20:25 (1 puff)… 37. 9:20   +    38. 11:05
39. 9:59 (2 puffs)
40. 9:12 (2 puffs)
2 miles= 20:41 (1 puff)… 41. 9:13   +    42. 11:28
3 miles= 30:42 (2 puffs)... 43. 9:08  +    44. 10:17 (2 miles: 19:25)   +   45. 11:17
3 miles= 31:13 (1 puff)… 46. 9:09    +  47. 10:35  +   48. 11:29
2 miles (50% uphill) = 20:37 (2 puffs)… 49. 9:33   +    50. 11:04
3 miles= 29:34 (1 puff)… 51. 9:03  +    52. 9:56 (2 miles: 18:59)   +   53. 10:35
3 miles= 30:52 (1 puff)... 54. 9:15  +    55. 10:36    +    56. 11:01
2 miles= 19:27 (1 puff)… 57. 9:11   +    58. 10:16
59. 8:45
3 miles= 29:38 (1 puffs)... 60. **8:38**  +    61. 10:06 (2 miles: 18:44)   +   62. 11:02
5K (3.12 miles)= 34:11 (2 puffs) with hills 63, 64, 65
66. 9:00
67. 8:44
68, 69
70. 
71-72
2 miles= 20:42 (1 puff)… 73. 9:30   +    74. 11:12
2 miles= 19:50 (1 puff)… 75. 8:52   +    76. 10:58
77. 10:06
2 miles= 19:53 (1 puff)… 78. 9:23  +    79. 10:30
80. 8:55 (50% uphill- 1 puff)
3 miles= 30:30 (1 puff)... 81. 9:09  +    82. 10:04    +    83. 11:17 
2 miles= 18:43 (1 puff)… 84. 8:59   +    85. 10:54
2 miles= 19:46 (1 puff)… 86. 8:52   +    87. 10:54, 88. 11:50
3 miles= 30:15 (1 puff)... 89. 9:00  +    90. 10:40   +    91. 10:35

5 miles= 49:14 (broken up below):
3 miles= **27:27** (1 puff)... 92. 8:50  +    93. 9:14 **2 miles=18:04**    +    94. 9:23  (5K (3.12 miles)= 28:31!!)
95. 10:45  +  96. 11:02
97 
98-99
100


**Personal Records (for the year)** :
1 mile: 8:38
2 miles: 18:04
3 miles: 27:27