100

I had no intentions of making this my highest mileage month ever, but after my friend had challenged me, I continued pushing myself with longer runs.  The closer I got to the end of August, the more I realized I wanted to hit that 100 mile mark for the month.  I have never done that in all the months I've been counting mileage.  I was also really happy with the fact that it was all running...normally I also do the elliptical, bike, etc at some point.  But this was a full month of all running outside, and I loved it!

I really didn't think I was going to finish yesterdays run.  It was 90*, close to 100% humidity, and really dark storm clouds as I headed out.  But I took it slow and hoped for the best.  I end up running the last two miles in the rain, but I finished with my best 10k time, so it was all worth it.  Sometimes you just have to push through.

This month taught me that my body is capable of more than I thought it was.  It also taught me that I just have to hunker down and really commit my mind to something, than I can make it happen.  It took some coordinating and a lot of help from Skip, but I am so proud of myself for achieving this goal. 

Here's the breakdown of my runs

Week One
August 1 - none
 2 - 2.5 mile run
 3 - 5.1 mile run
 4 - 3.7 mile run
 5 - 4.1 mile run
 6 - none
 7 - none
Total = 15.4 miles / 4 workouts

Week Two
 8 - 4.3 mile run
 9 - none
 10 - 4.4 mile run
 11 - 5.2 mile run
 12 - 5 mile run
 13 - 6.3 mile run
 14 - 5.5 mile run
Total = 30.7 miles / 6 workouts

Week Three
 15 - 1.4 mile jog
 16 - 1.3 mile jog
 17 - none
 18 - 6.4 mile run
 19 - 2.7 mile run
 20 - 7.6 mile run
 21 - 4.1 mile run
Total = 23.5 miles / 6 workouts

Week Four
 22 - none
 23 - none
 24 - 1.5 mile run / 1 week Shred with weights
 25 - 5.2 mile run / 30 day shred
 26 - 5.5 mile run
 27 - 2.1 mile jog
 28 - 4.2 mile run
Total = 18.2 miles / 5 workouts

Week 5
 29 - 6.2 mile run
 30 - none
 31 - 6.2 mile run
Total = 12.4 miles / 2 workouts

Total Miles - 100.5
Total Workouts - 23


I've been thinking of starting a "WORKOUT WEDNESDAY" link-up so we can all trade ideas and motivation for whatever workouts you do.  Thoughts? 

Comments

  1. Crazy Shenanigans-JMOSeptember 1, 2014 at 1:29 PM

    You are so awesome!!! You are rocking that running.

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  2. AmberSeptember 1, 2014 at 6:28 PM

    Amazing job!

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  3. Lollipops & Pig TailsSeptember 2, 2014 at 6:11 PM

    Awesome! You are inspiring me to lace up my shoes again. Do you run with your girls or when they are at home? I am looking for a double jogging stroller that doesn't weigh a ton right now and possibly joining a gym that has a sitter.

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