I run again

Tommy Green (Run Against Traffic compadre)encouraged me to Just Do It.. the Nike+ 10k HUMAN RACE on Saturday Oct 24th. It was a worldwide running event with individual races all across the world. So, I just did it & so did Tommy and many others. Tommy rocks- he was 5th or 6th in SLC. He's going to be a super runner- and already is. You rock, bro.

I have been hiking the Y and running back down for the last few weeks but had run down just 4 times before the N+10k. I was not prepared but once the first mile was in and my legs were warmed up I just told myself the truth.. which is that all I have to do is make the effort, and let God provide my strength. He is faithful and so was I. I hoped for a 1:30:00 finish and actually did it under, at 1:23:52. so just over 6 minutes better than I had hoped for. Now I have a time to beat, which of course means I have more running to do. :)

I met with my coach Dan for a new goal/training plan and decided on 2 half marys and a full. SO.. I will try to get into the Canyonlands(MOAB) half in March, SLC half in April then go for my first full marathon in MAY in Ogden... yikes! I don't have anything but the desire to make the effort. Surely, I will succeed!

It looks like I may do my first relay in December as well. 50 miles shared between 5 runners in a relay. sounds fun. I will let you know how it goes.