Streaking, Jingle Bells, and the Lottery

I just CANNOT seem to stay updated over here!  I don't know what it is, but it's so hard for me to post on this blog. :(  Here's a quick update before I go to bed.

1.  The streak died at 10 days.  I am not upset by it.  It was great while it lasted, and it got me running again which was the whole purpose! :)

2.  I ran the Jingle Bell 5K on Saturday for the third year in a row -- definitely a fun holiday tradition.  I got to run with my running friends Kim and Meagan.  I am so grateful for them.  They stuck by me the whole time, and I had a strong finish right under 30 minutes.

3.  Mathis and I won the lottery!!!  Okay, not the real lottery, but the Cherry Blossom 10 Miler lottery! :)  We will be running in DC on April 1st, and I'm SO EXCITED!!!  I know this Spring race will motivate me, and I'm so excited that we were accepted.  Best news of the whole day.  Now we just have to get a hotel for the weekend.

Thanks to those of you who still check in over here.  Hopefully I'll blog more in the New Year.  Happy Running!!!

Day 6 of the Holiday Streak

I'm on day 6 of the Runner's World Holiday Streak, and I am really enjoying it.  I'm still logging very few miles (1-3 a day) but I am RUNNING and that's all that matters! :)  The past two nights I've wound up at the rec center, and while I'm grateful to run there, I'm also itching for a run outdoors.

I think I'm going to learn a lot while running this streak, and it's definitely reminding me of my love for running.  I am so grateful that I can run, and I'm glad that I'm gaining my momentum back.  Mark Remy wrote a really nice piece on what the streak has taught him so far, and I've also enjoyed reading the experiences of other runners via twitter.

Here's to holidays and streaking!!! :)

Updates!!!

1.  My parents came and visited us for Thanksgiving, and we had such a great time.  I even got to take my parents on the Huckleberry Trail.  We had such beautiful weather the last few days they were in town.

2.  A few weeks ago I signed up to be a social runner for the Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Run in DC.  The race is held every Spring, and Mathis and I have wanted to run it for awhile.  Being a social runner meant guaranteed race entry, hotel stay, etc. and you got to help publicize your training and experiences with the race.  There were over 500 applicants in just 24 hours for 2 social runner spots.  Before Thanksgiving I was contacted by the race, and unfortunately I didn't receive the position.  BUT they said I was a top consideration, and I got a free pair of New Balance shoes in return!!!!  I got to pick out my shoes, and I'm anticipating their arrival any day!  I usually run in Asics, but I'm excited to give NB a try. :)  Mathis and I will enter the race lottery this week, and I'm hoping that we get in.

3.  I have not been keeping up with the race plan I made for the Jingle Bell 5K.  Are we even surprised at this point? :( My running has been so very minimal since August.  BUT when I saw Runner's World blogging about their Inaugural Runner's World Holiday Running Streak I knew that I was up for the challenge.  I love a good challenge, and this one is perfect for me right now.  It's not about distance or pace, but just consistency.  And one thing I certainly need in my running life is consistency.  I'm on Day 4 of the challenge, and I'm really, really hoping I can continue to run everyday until New Year's.  So far I have really been enjoying my running.

I'm logging my miles on a separate document right now, but so far I've run 7 miles since Thursday.  I will definitely try to keep up with blogging about the streak.  A lot of runners are tweeting their progress with the hashtag #RWRunStreak and it's fun to read about everyone's experiences there.