Throughout the year, there were many many many times I did not want to lace up. Hottest summer ever in NC. Snow storms. Single mom-ing it while putting our house on the market. Every time I thought about not lacing up, all I could think was that I wanted to finish in the top 10. I wanted to finish 500 miles before Erin. I wanted to FINALLY be consistent in my running... not just training for a race. Not just running when I felt like it and the weather was perfect.
2010 was my most consistent running year, and you know 2010 was a crazy ass year. My 2011 running goals are bigger and better, because I love how I feel about myself when I run. My mind thinks I can do anything. My body refuses to admit it will be 37 in two months. I feel proud when my kids want to run with me. It's good for me on all levels.
Many times in my running life I have felt like a REAL runner. Falling down a muddy hill during a 20 mile training run and still going. Running outdoors an entire Chicago winter. Yesterday was another big running moment. I had to buy indoor running shoes because my outdoor running shoes look like this (day 010):
The challenge this year is called Move It 2011. 140 people SO FAR will be participating, all because Erin and I thought it would be fun to help motivate each other.
There's still time to join us. For inspiration, I will steal Cathy's facebook status from yesterday:
"In a year from now you will wish you had started today."
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Okay, I'm in for the hours one. Yikes, did I say that out loud? Let me know what I need to do to join. Thanks for the inspiration.
I hold you directly responsible for the fact that I went running, OUTSIDE, in 40 degree weather on New Years day.
Thank you for that.
I love that quote. :-) So glad you and Erin made that decision a year ago!
I am in. {because my failure last year has no indication of how much I am going to ROCK this year, right?} Love the quote, Laura!
Love the quote. Seriously am SO glad to have this motivation to get me closer to my goals.
I talked my HS best friend (Melissa P) into joining up this year with plans to do a race together by year end.
I'll add that yesterday I had to change not one but TWO poopy diapers while trying to get miles in. One required a trip to the car for clothes. Both timed I made myself go back upstairs and get back on the treadmill and add extra time.
You started a grassroots movement for better health. Damn you.
I need to get motivated for this year as I haven't done anything yet. Love the quote!
And because of you...this year...I am going to find a way to become a runner! :)
I've been waffling on joining. One of my resolutions for 2011 is to be a more consistent runner, but my mileage is so low, I didn't know if I could do it. But I'm going to use the challenge as motivation! Hopefully it will push me even farther.
ps - There's a Warrior Dash in MN!
So glad you like the quote!! It is motivating me all year long this year!!
I am happy to be a part of Move it 2011! So far, I am on track and feeling great!
Thanks again!!
That quote is so true. I did not publicly join the 2010 challenge, because I thought there was no way I would ever achive that goal. This year, I'm in for the minutes, but may keep track of my miles as well, just to see how I do. I'm looking forward to following the Move It 2011 blog, meeting the other challengers, and being motivated and inspired every week by those who are participating. I think it's so great that you and Erin started these challenges, and I'm so impressed by the number of people you've inspired to join you!
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