I don't know about the rest of you, but after a big race, I have a hard time getting motivated to run again. Even though I love running, especially the way I feel when I finish, if I don't have a schedule I am following it is hard to get out of bed.
So, Niki reminded me that we haven't had a challenge for a while, so here's how it's going to work.
Beginning Monday, May 26th, check in here whenever you go for a run. The person who logs the most runs by Saturday June 14th will win a Marathon Mommies or Moms That Run Decal.
It takes 3 weeks to make a habit, so let's start now! Those of you who have been wanting to run, now is your chance to be rewarded! We will have 2 winners- so that new runners will not feel like they have to run 5 or 6 days a week to keep up. (Which you shouldn't do when you are starting up! That is the quickest route to injury!) The 2 categories will be: a. experienced runner and b. new runner
If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at kelmarker@gmail.com
Otherwise, good luck and have fun running!
Please use this post to keep track of your runs. We will keep a running tally on the side, but please update your total in the comments each time your run!
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Awesome Challenge! This is exactly what I needed! Thanks! I just finished my first 1/2 marathon and I need some added motivation to keep me running! I am doing 'relay for life' in a couple weeks here in Boise. That will be fun!
Have a Good Memorial weekend everyone :)
I am TOTALLY in! :) Thanks for the reason to pry my eyes open at an hour that should be unspeakable
Great idea! How about one more category: pregnant runners! Okay, that might narrow the competition too much. As long as I don't have to report my pace, I'm game.
I'm in like Flynn...I needed something to get me excited. :)
Sounds fun.
Sounds fun!! Cant wait :)
I've been in blah land for the last month...this is just the motivation I needed..
Thanks
Charity
I got in 4.25 this morning in 90+ degree weather at 6 AM.... it is going to be a long summer :(
Good job, Erin! I lived in Austin for 1 summer and tried to run and couldn't! I ran on the treadmill in the air conditioned gym.
So, I ran 5.25 miles this morning. It was nice and cool.
How did everyone else do?
I ran three miles this morning and then swam in a 65 degree pond. How fun is that?
2 miles :) I wanted to take the day off since it's a holiday but I ran 2 miles and went on a hike with my family :)
I ran three miles today. I ran uphill for the first mile and a half, and I enjoyed every moment of the mile and a half back down.
Three well ventilated treadmill miles and some weights this morning :)
I did 3.5 today (tuesday), very slowly pushing the 1 year old and 4 year old in the stroller.
I ran another 3 miles today. It was a little harder than yesterday since I took my toddler in the jogger. I think she had more fun than I did! So that is 2 runs for me thus far.
5 miles this morning (Tuesday May 27th). It was a Beautiful morning and a beautiful sunrise. Aaaahh the good runs make it worth my time!
I jogged/walked on Saturday with Tifferbob...but I have no idea how far we went.
Funny story...just read that it started the twenty SIXTH. Funny...
I am a dork.
2 Miles for me...(new runner catergory) Thanks :)
Ok this is going to be so fun!. I am sorry this is late entry, but I have been camping in the boonies of Wyoming. On Monday I ran 4.6 miles. Thanks!
3.5 more for me this morning plus almost 11 miles of hills in spin class :)
Third day...third run. I ran three miles in the cool of the morning. This was a wonderful run. My 9 year-old son actually dragged me out of bed this morning to get me to go. He ran the first 2 miles with me. I'm glad that he was motivated because I was going to skip today.
I ran 3 miles last night. (new runner catergory)
Does 16 miles on the 17th count?
Probably not...but here's this weeks count so far---
26-4.8
27-5.6
This is awesome. Usually the weeks after a long run I have a hard time staying motivated- and not exhausted but this will get me out the door! Thanks!
Augh! I'm dying because I can't run this week. I might have to run twice a day to make up for it. My knee is still hurting after the marathon, so I'm just chilling, trying not to eat my extra running calories. I think my body is in sugar withdrawl! Let's have another contest soon. I will donate the bling!
I did 6 today, Wednesday May 27.
I walked/ran last night for 3 miles with 2 friends that are just beginning to run. I LOVE helping people in their quest to become a "runner"! I also love to chat with my friends while we run. :-)
Keep up the good work ladies!
Sorry, I am late in posting. This is awesome- I need the challenge. Here are my runs this week:
5/27- 2.3 miles :( I wanted 3
5/28- 3.3 miles
Both days pushing a jogging stroller. Uhg! I don't like running with a stroller.
Oh, and I am definitely a new runner.
So this morning I ran 4.5.
Thanks!!!
2 Miles for me today (Wed.) I wanted more but my baby was screaming in the gym day care...couldnt finish :(
10 miles for run number 4 for me :)
I did my 4th run today. Only 2 miles, but I had to get home so my husband could get to work. My son ran along w/me again, and I had fun helping him with his target zone and running form. It is really hard to try to explain running form to a 9 year old. My goal is 15 miles a week during my second trimester, so maybe I'll run 4 on Saturday.
2 miles in the rain for me. I never realized before this year how much I would enjoy running in the rain. It makes me feel like a "real" runner. :-)
Today I got in 4 good miles before the wind and rain decided to hit. You have to love our Idaho weather!!
I ran 4.5 miles this morning. So that is two runs for me.
Another 6 on Wednesday the 28! Yippeee!
6 today..stepped on a nail on Monday, finally feeling good enough to run without pain...
Mark up a run for me today (Thurs) I ran 2.4 miles
Hello,
I was lying about on the couch Tuesday afternoon when suddenly it hit me: the thought that I cóúld go for a run. So I ran 40 minutes on Tuesday!
Thursday I followed John 'the penguin's' schedule for the 10K and ran 48 minutes.
And all this in a very strange tropical heatwave. Strange, because I live in the Netherlands which is ususally not very tropical!
My patience runs are working. I am slowly able to run 5 miles a little faster each time without raising my heartrate. Yeah. That is two for me.
3.1 for me on the 29th, 3 for me today (30th - plus 1 hour of spin), and 3.1 for me tomorrow morning (5K)!
Thanks for the motivation!
I just remembered that we are doing this- I will update on the days I do it now.
Put 3 down for me so far- MWF runs, each one 3+ miles.
I did run #5 this morning--3 miles. My son ran all three miles w/me. Hooray! He told me about how he used to be so tired after his 1/2 mile runs at school.
I ran my 3rd run this morning. 5 miles.
10 miles today! I made the mistake of leaving at 1:00pm- HOT! HOT! HOT!
I ran a 4 miler tonight.
Run number 5 for me this morning ~ 4.14 miles
Run #3 for me today. I did 11 miles....does that count as two runs?:) just kidding
Ran 3.5 miles on the treadmill this afternoon.
Ok, I didn't word that well. Today was my 3rd run for challenge. 6 miles baby!
My 4th run for me yesterday (Sat) I went 10 Miles. Yahoo :)
I ran the Newport Marathon today with Suzie Petunia and Smith for my 4th run of the week. Stay tuned for report. :-)
I am keeping up! Hooray... I ran 3 times this week!
I ran 5 miles in the am on Saturday and 3 miles in the pm on Saturday. So I guess that is 4 & 5 for me.
I am sorry this is a day late, but on Saturday the 31st I ran 6 miles. That is 4 runs for me. Thanks!
Run number 6 for me at 6.25 miles :)
O.K last week I was a SLACKER! I only ran once and that has not happened for 9 months. I normally run three-four days a week. 12 plus miles. I needed a little vacation from running I guess :0 I woke up early this morning and ran 4 miles.
Total - 2 runs
I've been on vacation--but I've been running (and biking/swimming). Anyways I am at a total of 4 runs.
Ran again, total of 2...I can't convince that hubby of mine to do anything but bike...now that kids are out of school and with him in school AND working nights, I'm having a hard time finding time to go...how DO you fit 3 kids in a double wide jogger????
So, perhaps, this week I will have more than my measly one last week...Starting out good, it's Monday and I managed....
again...total 2...lame I know....
3 miles for run #7 for me :)
I ran seven yesterday and it felt great.
I ran 3 miles this morning for run #4.
Maybe I'm finally getting into the groove..3 today, for run #3
I ran yesterday for #4 run! I was going to go for a run tonight, But I have tonsillitis so I am not so sure how many more this week. I am very upset about it. I was doing so well.
4.5 Wednesday night the 2. That's run #4 for me.
I ran 2 miles Wed. One which was all up hill. Those hills are a killers!!!
Chalk up another run for me. So that is 5 for me (I am not sure if you got my comment for my 4th run) Thanks!!
Run number 8 was 3 miles followed by a 10 nike hilly cycle class :)
Run #3 Five miles this morning! It is cold and windy here in Idaho!
Great job, ladies! I am in recovery, so I am not posting a run. (I did a slow 3 miler yesterday and my quads were screaming at me!)
Please feel free to correct me if your updated runs is wrong. I am definitely not perfect! :-)
You guys rock!
I ran before spinning this morning. That is 4 for me
Monday ran my 6th run...4 miles.
I am at 5 runs now (Wednesday)
Ran my 5th run this morning. Wow the rain was coming down! It was lovely!
Run number nine was 4 miles of speed work.... uuukkkkk :)
I had run #5 yesterday.
I have ran a total of 3 times during the contest period. What category do I fall in, M&M? Compared to you "crazies," I'm a newbie!
Add 3 more for me...I swear I will start to do this daily. Sheesh.
Today's run sucked so bad, but in the "doing this for your own good" kind of bad and I was glad it was over.
6th run was today- 3 miles.
I did my first combo workout today- swam for 30 minutes and ran for 25. It was tough, but it felt great, and doing it with friends always makes it better!
Erin- You are out of control! :-) You are amazing!
Charity- sorry I missed your other run before. How are you doing?
Sticky Niki- I would still put you in the Newbie category because you are still in your first year. :-) We will continue to bring you to the dark side, ha ha!
#10... yes that is double digits.... was 3.27 miles after swimming and a spin class.... it was hard but I think it was the 40 mile an hour winds/85 degree temps/ 75% humidity.... or maybe it was the 20 mile loop I took my new bike out on last night... regardless it is still #10 :)
#4, ran another 3 miler.
Thanks for the run this morning Kelly. It was fun! That's 5 for me. Only, When Oh When will summer come.
# 6 for me today.
Add three more runs for me!!
Run #11 = 5.36 miles
Run #5 Yesterday and this morning i participated in Relay for life!
#7 for me- I ran 1.5m and jumped on my bike for 10 more :)
Run #7 this morn was 7 miles
Run 4 for me...
I need to log in run #7 -5 miles and run #8- 5 miles.
So---add two more for me....that should be 9 total. I'm really glad we're doing this right now or I seriously would not be running. It is the windiest-yuckiest June we've ever had. Yesterday's windy run wiped me out so bad I was falling asleep in church today- my fingers are tired I'm so exhausted from the effort. I was running 12 minute miles and I'm usually under 8! It's making me very grumpy! Just had to get that out there even if no one reads this.
#8 for me today- with my husband...it's shocking really!
#5 for me, Ran a 5K with JP today. It was lots of fun!
#7, 8, and 9 for me. I was supposed to do 3 runs in preparation for Wasatch Back on Saturday the 6. I somehow squeeked them all in for.
I was able to run 5.5 on Saturday. The wind was blowing like crazy!!Does anyone else have horrible weather right now? I am about tired of it. This makes 6 runs for me!
Run #6 :)
I love seeing 100 comments!
So, I had a fantastic run with foxontherun on Friday. We did a slow 5 miles and just chatted.
I did a 5k on Saturday, the Nike 5K for Kids, and got a PR and a third place finish in my category, woo hoo!
I started my triathlon schedule today- a nice 30 minute run and then I lifted weights.
So, I am up to 9 runs! This is fun!
run number 12 was a sticky running into the wind no matter which direction I went 3.2 miles
#9 this morning- 4.5 miles pushing the stroller.
4.6 for me this morning. That makes 6 for me.
i don't know if i'll be able to catch up to these newbies! but i ran a 4 miler last saturday morning.... ugh.... and 3 miles this morning. :) You all are doing great!!
I'm at 6 now (Monday)
Run #10 today, Monday June 9.
#13 was 5 speedy treadmill miles this morning :) Gotta love airconditioner vents right above you
I did 4 miles on Saturday (7th), 3 miles on Sunday (8th) and 3 miles today (10th). I did a lot of spin and biking last week - the weather in Dallas was too hot to pound the pavement at my usual 6pm! Hubby moved the treadmill into the AC from the garage, so I'm BACK!
Two more---so I should be up to 11 runs total! Thanks!
Three more runs for me, for a total of 6!
Run 9 for me today! 4 miles even though it was windy, it was nice to get out.
six runs total for me!
and i'm a newbie
Another 90 mile an hour wind day today, I am so ready for some nice weather. Today I took it to the treadmill for 3 miles. That makes 7runs for me.
3 pace miles and a spin class this morning put me at 14 total :)
Good Morning :)
It's raining and pouring here in Idaho! Crazy weather for all of us Road Runners!!
5 1/2 miles this morning!
Run #7
I got my 10th run in today. 5 miles.
Run number 15 was 4.82 very sticky miles with great conversation which helped make the sticky not seem so bad :)
Ok so I forgot to write a comment on my last couple of runs but chalk up 2 more for me this week. One on Tues and one on Wed. That puts me at 7 runs.
I'm at 7 runs now (Thursday)
I'm at 11 today, Thursday.
Run 10 for me- 5 miles ALL BY MY SELF!!!
Run 11 for me this morning. We only had time to go two miles...but two miles is better than not going right?
#12 for me tonight (June 13) in Beautiful Jackson Hole...
last and final run #16 was a blistering hot 11.17 miles.
I did run # 13 this morning, 7.35 along the snake river in Jackson Hole, Wy. I wish I could run here everyday!
Mark me down for run #7 today!
I started out so well on this challenge. I did five runs the first week, and then ... nothing! But on the afternoon of my fifth run, I began to move into a new house. I've been busy unpacking, cleaning, organizing, etc. during the past two weeks. I'm looking forward to the next challenge after I'm all settled in (90% there, I hope) and after I've delivered the baby (I've almost reached the beginning of my 3rd trimester). Thanks for the challenge!
I really didn't mean to wait til the last minute to post this week's runs. Here they are:
June 10th: Run #8 3 miles
June 11th: Run #9 3 miles
June 12th: Run #10 3 miles
June 13th: Run #11 5 miles
Hey Mommies!
Congrats on your hard work. I am just getting back into town, so I will tally up the numbers. If you haven't commented yet, please let us know by Monday night and I will let you know the winners!
Hi I forgot to log in two runs from last week. So add two more for me. Thanks!
I know I'm late, but for the record, my total is 8 runs!
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