1,000 Miles and a 1/2 Marathon

I knew going into Sunday's long run that I would in fact run my 1,000th mile in 2011.  The plan was to meet Deb and Missi at 5:45AM so I could join them for the first 12 miles of their 19 mile run.  I wasn't feeling it on Saturday so I decided to take a second rest day in the hopes that my calf muscle would benefit from a little extra rest.  I pressed snooze I few times Sunday morning but felt pretty good overall when I woke up and fortunately the calf seemed to be happy with the extra rest.  I met up with Deb and Missi and we headed out on our run.  We ended up running on the road on the way out because the sun hadn't come up yet and the trail was very dark.  Around mile three we were having a serious conversation and I said: "on a much lighter note I just ran my 1,000th mile in 2011."  There was no fan fare, balloons, or parties.  A simple good job and yeah from Deb and Missi and we kept on running!  It was nice to be running with others when I hit the 1,000 milestone!

We eventually moved to the trail when the sun came up.  Once we hit six miles we turned around so that Deb and Missi could drop me off after my 12 miles and they could head back out for their final 7 miles.  I believe it was around mile 8 on my watch that I started questioning how far I would actually be running as I noticed we were by the golf course that is approximately 5 miles away from where we park.  As we continued on and hit Hogsback hill (my hill repeat hill) I knew I would be running 13 miles.  I told the girls I wasn't complaining but I would be running 13 miles.  Missi mentioned that she had figured that out as well.  Once we got back to the parking lot I was in fact at 13 miles.  If your going to run 13 miles why not add the .1!  So as I say what's another 1.1 miles in the grand scheme of things?!  So I ran an unintentional 1/2 marathon on Sunday and felt great!!

With Sunday's long run complete we are one step closer to the Columbus Marathon!!

Keep running, you're simply the best, and you inpsire me!!

My 1,000th Mile in 2010 and October in Review

At 10:35 AM this morning, my Garmin hit 10 miles indicating that I was about to run my 1,000 mile for 2010. Exactly 8 minutes and 20 seconds later my Garmin beeped as I reached the 11 mile mark of my long run which in turn indicated that I had achieved 1,000 miles run for 2010!! Yes, I gave that last mile my all!! To say this accomplishment means a lot to me is an understatement. I wasn't sure I would be able to hit 1,000 miles before December 31 when I started my 2010 training! In fact, when I started running again 1 year and 8 months ago I never imagined I would be where I am today! I am constantly amazed at what my body is capable of. I am forever grateful to have found my love for running again!

October Stats

122--- running miles
0--- elliptical miles
0--- bike miles
122--- total miles
151--- weight as of October 31, 2010

Current 2010 Stats

1,000--- running miles--Exactly 1,000 miles run in 2010!!!
52.9--- elliptical miles
5.1--- bike miles
1,058--- total miles

I am very happy with my October stats which included a 3 minute PR performance at the Detroit 1/2 Marathon but I have to say I am over the moon happy with my current 2010 stats! 1,000 miles run and done!!!

Happy Halloween!!
Keep running, you're simply the best and you inspire me!!