Dancing in the dark ain't got nothing on running in the dark!

I have a strict schedule from Team Challenge and I refuse to break it. So, when I got up in the morning not wanting to run, taking a mini nap before work, eating lunch and helping Isis learn how to ride her bike, by 8pm I started losing hope that I would actually run. But I did run. I postponed Weeds and The Big C  and carefully picked out bright colored clothing so cars and animals could see me coming. Laced up my *new* sneaks (which were absolutely like running on a cloud) and took off. I think this night run was my most favorite run ever. However, I'm not so sure about mapmyrun. It says I ran 3.16 miles really slowly. I'm about to delay my shower and drive it to see if I actually ran THAT slowly. I'm slightly highly pissed at the time, but happy with the run overall. I actually ran the whole way without walking at all. And the winner for most improved goes to........AIMEE!!!!!

Team Challenge-Part 2

First run with Team Challenge for Vegas! Great group of people and I'm super excited. We ran 3 miles today and my time was.... 27:18. [:)] It was the perfect temperature outside with a slight breeze, but me sweating was still full force! There was actually sweat dripping on my contacts, no es bueno. Sweat burns, who would have thought. I got re-fit for sneakers, because when I bought my first pair I didn't have a pair of sneakers to base the wear tread on. Now, that I'm a seasoned runner (haha) I could. They are pretty. I know, you aren't supposed to pick shoes on beauty, but the awesome sales lady handed them to me! Score. Finding a pair of shoes that fit well and are comfortable...major task. Who has the song "Shoes" by Liam running through their head right now? Anybody???

These could possibly be the shoes I will run the 13.1 miles in!!!!

It's been awhile....

I haven't totally been slacking off, but something like that. Running in the Charlotte heat was a killer. I ran with the Charlotte Runners Meetup group, ran solo, but mostly I was doing yoga and running up and down the stairs at work.  I felt so much better when I was running. I think part of the reason was I knew I should be running and I just couldn't bring myself to do it. So many people kept asking me, "So, how's the running?" I love how they were interested, but it made me feel awful; letting everybody and myself down. So, this morning I started my vigorous training schedule and I'm sticking to it!

(Picture from the Team Challenge Kickoff party! 4 months until I can officially put a 13.1 sticker on my car! GO TEAM CAROLINAS!!!!!)