Well, we made it through our first year - it has been interesting - we had a lot of people participate, and 10 of those reached the 1200 mile mark! Congratulation to all who participated. I hope you found the challenge rewarding to you.

We are going to do it again in 2013. Starting on January 1st and ending on December 31 - the challenge is to complete 1200 miles running, jogging, and/or walking. Because I have been a little slow on getting started this year - I may actually go from Chinese New year to Chinese New Year - if you would like. If you have been keeping track of your miles in January and February - submit them - you are all the closer to reaching the 1200 mile goal!

This can be done in the snow, rain, sun, wind, or on the treadmill, eliptical, or if you are really lucky maybe you will get some miles in on a beach somewhere!?

To complete the challenge, you would need to log 3.86 miles per day x 6 days a week. You can do it!

If you complete the challenge, there will be a SUPER COOL shirt that you can purchase, designed by our very own Cardston Kids Marathon Designer - - - OHHH and bragging rights too!

To sign up, send me a note on the facebook page, leave a comment here on this blog, or just enter your miles in the log at the bottom of the blog.

At the end of each month, you will need to send me your completed miles and I will post them here on this blog. (Tip: you should be at 100 miles every month!) Let's get at it!! This is going to be FUN!



Thursday, May 2, 2013

Run for Boston

My question on the log page has been

"Do you have an event (race, hike, or something else) 
that you are most excited about this year?" 


These are the answers you gave!  I
 am so excited for each of you as you 
work towards and reach your goals this year.  

Melissa's Half!!!!!!
My first marathon in kelowna this October!
Downhill Skiing 
Sperry Chalet Hike
Vulcan Tinman
W2G Relay
....you can put your miles towards all those affected by this horrible event... 
They are all in our thoughts and prayers, and like true runners 
we keep going even when it hurts!!!

I would like to also encourage you to go to the above link and input your miles.  I noticed that some people put how much they ran that day, but some put in bulk amounts - like for the month, or for a group of people.  You can see the progress here.  There is also a facebook page if you are on there and want to follow it. It is called Run for Boston.

The Boston Marathon Bombings were a horrible event, and I have been amazed and tearful as I read the positive stories of helpers, and kind acts surrounding this event.  Not surprised, as I know that marathoners and people that attend those events have such enthusiasm for life and the triumph and goodness of the human spirit.

I still hope someday to qualify to run in the Boston Marathon, but I don't know if I want my family to come and watch, but . . . . I either have to get ALOT older or ALOT faster to qualify for that race.  It won't be happening anytime soon I am sure.  Until then, I will keep logging my miles!  Happy May - The sun is shining today!
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