If you haven't noticed I kind of like the idea of challenges, short term, focused, and goal oriented...my kinda thing. So when I saw the Facebook page for "Dirt In Your Skirt " post a 100 mile challenge I had to investigate further on their webpage http://dirtinyourskirt.com/events/dirt-in-your-skirt-summer-100-challenge/ .
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The idea is that between May 27 and September 2 that you run and log your miles adding to 100 miles (160 km for those of us who speak metric) to be a finisher. I thought great I have a Garmin to track and I am running 4 miles (6.5 km) on my regular run and 6.2 miles (10 km) on my longer run...both to be built forward over the summer and while I am at 5:1 the challenge speaks to doing it how ever you can...the idea is to get moving. Great that is for me...so signed up, paid my nominal fee online and then hit the pavement right on Day 1 (May 27).
May 27 - Run 1
4 miles (6.5km) down, 96 more miles to go
Maybe it's because I saw Fast & Furious 6 on the weekend (so stoked for 7 but I won't spoil it for those who have not watched), or maybe it's because this quote is so true (okay maybe it's cause i'ts true and Dwayne Johnson is hot)...anyway there is only one way to be consistent and that is actually very simple...just get out there and do it- NO EXCUSES! (yes I am talking to me).
Tonight I had to wait for the thunder and lightning to pass before I could get out there but I got out there...4 miles (6.5 km) run in the fresh post rain evening air, puddles to splash in and the path pretty much to myself...it was a slice of bliss!
June 1 - Run 2
6.2 miles (10 km) down, 89.8 more miles to go
While I had every intention to run while on my road trip for work this week that just did not happen - lots got in the way, first my low back was out and sore, second the weather was not really cooperative - intermittent and sudden thunderstorms with crazy rain and well shopping :). So this is only my second run of the week, but made it a long slow distance (LSD) run. Run felt good - total distance 6.2 miles or 10 km...this pic says it all!
June 3- Run 3Just a regular run today...been a long day...up since 4:30am, was on the road for work at 6 am, got back around 4 pm so booked it home, changed and went for a run. Forecast was for thunderstorms this evening, but nothing has developed so my rush to get out ahead of it turns out to have been for nothing...oh well...now time to find something for supper...always lack an appetite post run then all of a sudden will be famished. Next run will be hills on Wednesday if the weather cooperates.
June 5- Run 5 - Hills4 miles (6.5km) down, 81.8 more miles to go
Today was a "hills" day so my run took me out toward "Suicide Hill" which is a tobogganing hill. Last hills day I ran it 3 times today's goal was 4 and I did it! Of course the rain and wind showed up in force just as I got to the hill so footing was interesting to say the least - but managed to stay vertical the whole time! Good run for National Run Day! Next run will be a long slow distance (LSD) on Saturday.
June 9 - Run 6 - LSD6.2 miles (10km) down, 75.6 more miles to go
Technically I was supposed to run yesterday, but after going to the Highland Games the weather finally let loose for the evening...so did it today instead and looks like I got back just in time as the sky is pretty black again. 10k run today- 6.2 miles - that give me a week total of 14.2 miles (23 km) - slightly further than a half marathon...WICKED AWESOME :) That also means that my 2 week challenge total is 24.4 miles - so almost 1/4 done the 100 miles...with the change this week the next run will be June 11 - just a regular short run. Posted my week and my cumulative to the Dirt in Your Skirt Summer Challenge Facebook Event and done for the week!
June 11- Run 7
4 miles (6.5km) down, 71.6 more miles to go
Just a regular run today...didn't go to work today and I was achy, dizzy and nauseous all night. Slept till about noon, felt better, but then I ate and felt sick again...decided to push my self for a run today - one of the worst runs ever, felt awful with every step...like I was going to throw up - tonnes of burping, couldn't find my stride. It was just a supreme effort...but it got done. Then came home to a present from the dog all over my bedroom floor, down the hallway and into the living room. Yeah so spent my night cleaning - not a good day by any means and there is noting like cleaning up someone else's mess to remind you of your place in the universe...but on the bright side I am feeling a bit better...or maybe its all just in comparison to the day...LOL
June 15 - Run 8 - LSD6.2 miles (10km) down, 65.4 more miles to go
The weather has been less than cooperative this week - lots of rain, and thunder and lightening so no Hills got done this week and almost didn't make this run today. The skies opened up just as I was about to leave the house, but I figured "SCREW IT - I'M GOING ANYWAY!!!!" and out the door I went - the run was cold, wet and windy...but in the end I feel great about it. Another run towards my goal of 100 miles run this summer. So that is 34.6 miles (55.7 km) in the last 3 weeks and I'm feeling pretty good about that.
June 17- Run 9A fantastic evening to run, not much wind, beautiful sunshine - perfect run...but I forgot my tunes so it seemed like forever...oh well got done and felt good too. Funny thing...without my tunes I found myself counting my steps and noticed my breating more than even...not a bad thing brought me in to a very mindful run...but I like running to get me out of my head not to make me OCD with counting - LOL MUST remember tunes!!!!
Ooooppps....almost forgot to mention - up to 7:1's - yay me!
June 21- Run 10This was supposed to be Wednesday's run but didn't happed due to severe weather, then became Thursdays run...but after my massage appointment I was just way to relaxed to go fun so it became todays run and it was a good one - hot, light breeze and sunshine...me very happy with it all.
June 23 - Run 11 - LSD
8.7 miles (14km) down, 48.7 more miles to go
OMG - so before my run today I noticed how close I was to the half way mark so I figured I would run "extra". So I did...4 km more - basically ran the first part of my run twice...and that did it the 14 km down..yeah the ankles and feet are feeling it for sure...got a sunburn too...but who cares that 8.7 miles put me below the halfway mark on this challenge - May 27-today I have run 51.3 miles (82.6km). WOW - very cool - I am so ready for the next half of this!!! RUN ON!!!!
June 25- Run 12Todays run felt great - had some work frustrations to leave on the pavement and left them there. A thunderstorm rolled in at almost the end of the run - got soaked but it felt great. Today I had trouble getting my heartrate up to where is normally is so pushed my self harder and then eased off - ended up doing that throughout the run and still felt great.
The cool weather and rain at the end made for such a fresh smell - loved it...it was a good 4 miles!
I know not my usual pic - but words to live by - "life is short...so grip it and rip it"...oneday it will be a pic of my runners and a view like that - different kind of grip it and rip it!
June 27- Run 13Another run done - could have procrastinated - totally in that kinda mood today...day off and all...but forced myself to get out there and I am so glad I did...feels good to be able to motivate myself to get out there even
when I don't feel like it...but I always feel great after - time for some stretching and a shower...
July 2- Run 14
4 miles (6.5km) down, 36.7 more miles to goThe weather this weekend was great for lounging in the shade with a drink but not for running; 36C and then humidity that put it around 40C-even at 10 pm it was still 30C, so didn't do any running from the 27 till today...today was just an easy 4 mile run...I can't believe I just put easy and 4mile in the same sentance. Not sure I would have thought that back in April when I started back on the pavement - lol Felt good to be back out there. It was 24C (26C with humidity factored in) so not a cool run but cooler than it has been. Gonna have to figure the next one out-working till 900-930 on Thursday night, so am thinking an early morning run-up at 5am-running by 530, back by 630-shower, get ready for work and eat. Should be do able, I think. I'll let you know.
July 5- Run 15So we had a tornado warning for today but I still went running...the run was good...rainy and cool...not sure why we have a tornado warning but we do...another 4 miles down. Looking for a LSD on Sunday...gotta
work tomorrow...fun, fun, fun!
July 7 - Run 16 - LSD6.4 miles (10.3km) down, 26.3 more miles to go
10.3 km run today so that is 6.4 miles - technically combined this one with the 10 for the Laule'a Koa (Peaceful Warrior) Virtual Run but it counts for both so it's all good. It was a good run....kicked my
run:walk interval up to 8:1 - was pretty good with that - also decided to play with the idea of sprint intervals about half way through the run. Why you might ask - well it is good to do that to build up speed and stamina - and well my ipod battery was dead so I needed a distraction. So I sprinted from 1 utility pole to the next and then went back to my regular pace for 4 poles. I repeated this pattern 4 times, by then I was running in a direction with no wind and fully sun so it felt really hot and I decided that 4 was a good start. Next run I will incoporate 5 sprints, and just build from there. I'm also thinking of increasing the weekly overall distance as well, which means increasing the run distance each time or making my weekend run even longer - I am thinking a small increase across the board.
July 9 - Run 17
7.27 miles (11.71km) down, 19.03 more miles to go
Today I decided to lenghten my run...I am off this week so why not...so what would usually be a 6.5 km (4 mile) run today was an 11.71km or 7.27 mile run. Feeling good about it and now I only have 19.03 mile to
go to finish this challenge...time to go stretch!!!!
July 11- Run 18
4.03 miles (6.53km) down, 15 more miles to go
Thought about making today a long run too, but the tightness in my left hamstring told me that might not be a good idea...but did get 4 miles in and it was my fastest run yet (YAY me!!!). 15 more miles to go and now to go do some stretching and foam rolling of the legs...might run again tomorrow - otherswise it will be Saturday.
4. miles (6.5km) down, 11 more miles to go
July 13- Run 19
4. miles (6.5km) down, 11 more miles to go
While I was hoping to have this wrapped up this weekend, a stomach bug hit me pretty hard Thursday night and well my run today was about half run/half walk because I was still feeling a little shaky. But got 4 miles in regardless. Will finish this challenge next week for sure. Next run will be Monday...still recovering from this stupid bug and distance will depend on how I feel. 11 miles to go and I will have earned the buckle that goes with this challenge...feeling very good about that!
4 miles (6.5km) down, 7 more miles to go
This week I let how I was feeling (that time of the month) and a road trip be excuses for not running...not a single step since from last Saturday till today...but today once the thunder and lightening stopped I laced up and put on 4 miles and it felt good. 7 more to go!!!!
July 25 - Run 21
4 miles (6.5km) down, 3 more miles to go
While every ounce of me wanted a nap when I got home after work today...this lingering fatigue from the stomach bug a week and a half ago can take a long walk off a short pier...but I went for a
run...wasn't my best or my worst...felt better after, but still tired...but what is great is that I only have 3 more miles to go to complete this challenge!!!!
July 20 - Run 20
4 miles (6.5km) down, 7 more miles to go
July 25 - Run 21
4 miles (6.5km) down, 3 more miles to go
While every ounce of me wanted a nap when I got home after work today...this lingering fatigue from the stomach bug a week and a half ago can take a long walk off a short pier...but I went for a
run...wasn't my best or my worst...felt better after, but still tired...but what is great is that I only have 3 more miles to go to complete this challenge!!!!
July27 - Run 22 - LSD
6.4 miles (10.3km) down, AND I AM DONE!!!!!
OMG I can barely believer it - I have run 100 mile (160km) in 2 months!!!! This challenge started May 27, 2013 and that was my first run and here I am 2 months later on July 27 and I have completed the 100 MILE DIRT IN YOUR SKIRT SUMMER CHALLENGE!!!!! Amazing, cool, humbling...feeling
really good about this but I think too about my first run in a long while on April 15, 2013 with the local running group to show support for Boston...at that point I did my 5km know it was a beginning for me again...but never did I see myself coming this far this fast...I can honestly say I really like running...I may not be the fastest or run the furthest but I do run faster and further than I did before and that is my goal to get faster, stronger and run further...this is just the beginning!!!!
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