Scaring up some good runs: October

[solobiker]

Ran 7.5 miles tonight in just under 2 hours. I'm so dadgum slow on the trails, but it's the only place I truly love to run lately. On the road I can run 11's easy, but on the trail I struggle to maintain 14-16 min/miles. I have to watch my feet so carefully because I'm a walking human disaster.
I have my first 50K run this weekend in Palo Duro Canyon and I'm super stoked about it. I don't care about time, but am thinking it will take me 8 hours (don't remind me that some of the 50 milers will be done by then).
I'm just out there to get the finish and soak up some time in the canyon. For me it's all about being out there no matter how long it takes.

I love your attitude!!! And I hear you about having to watch your feet....I always tell people my middle name is not Grace. Good luck and most of all have fun!! :-)

[skhill]

While I was running this morning, it occurred to me that it was Oct. 2008 when I first started trying to run. It took more than a month of plugging away about 3 times a week before I could make it a whole mile without stopping. I'm so glad I kept at it!

This morning's run was just over 7 miles in one hour. It's time for the annual "now what mittens/ hats do I need at xdegrees?" Should have gone with warmer mittens and lighter hat this time...

[indysteel]

Good luck, Tri Girl!

@skhill: Thank you for sharing that. It gives inspiration to those of us who are in the plugging away stage. If you don't mind sharing, could you summarize your progression since October of 2008. What goals did you set for yourself over what time frame? Just you just keep adding mileage bit by bit? What helped you stay motivated?