I will run 500 miles!

Happy November 1st!

Today is the beginning of a new month and time to set some new goals.  Here is what I've come up with so far.......

• Sign up and run the Turkey Trot on November 17, 2012. 
• Sign up and run the Snake River Half Marthon on March 2, 2013.
• Find a 5K or a 10K to run in December, January, and February.
• Run 500 miles before October 31, 2013.

The Turkey Trot is a 4 mile run that will help keep me running this month.  My friend Kerri is going to do it with me.  After we finish, we could win a turkey or a pie.  Yummo!

I really contemplated about the Snake River Half Marathon.  The first half I did last June had an effect on my body.  It took several months before my right knee stopped hurting when I run.  But it was also empowering to finish.  Another thought was, will I really be able to train properly over the next 4 months....the winter months?  My conclusion is that signing up for the half will be the best way to stay motivated over the cold weather months.  So....I'm registered, along with Chris O. and Kerri.  Bring it on! Yay for 13.1 miles :)

I just made my 3rd goal as I was typing this blog.  So I haven't researched any races taking place in December, January, or February.  I know it will help me prepare for the half if I have other little races to run between now and March.  I will find some.  I'll keep you posted.

Now....this 500 mile idea.  If I'm going to do all this running, wouldn't it be fun to keep track of how far I go??  I think YES!  My friend Rob helped me add that cute little ticker to the top of this blog page.  Pretty cool!  I plan to update it regularly.  It will include training runs and race miles.  In order for me to complete this goal, I need to run about 10 miles each week on average.  I can do it!!

I guess that's it for now.  Come back to check my progress.  I have plans to run tomorrow night and Sunday.  Keep moving my feet!!

P.S.  Feliz dia de los muertos!