So, a few weeks ago, one of my car pool buddies suggested that I look in on the "Jenny Challenge" (www.jennychallenge.com). I guess the story goes that several years ago, a girl (Jenny) challenged her dad that she could run 100 miles between thanksgiving and Christmas. He told her there was no way...and a challenge was born.
This year there are well over 270 runners in the challenge, from Philadelphia to Portland....and I am one of them.
They tell you that this year there are 32 days between Thanksgiving and Christmas- which averages 3.125 miles per day...not a problem when you think daily...but when you start to think about the time of year, and shopping, and holiday parties and after work drinks....it becomes quite challenging.
I am proud to say, that I am still very much on track. In fact, after my proposed run of 6 miles today, I will be ahead of schedule!
Here is what I have done so far:
11/24: Thanksgiving: 5 miles - thank you Turkey Trot
11/26: 3 miles
11/28: 6 miles
11/30: 4 miles
12/1: 4 miles
So, if it would stop raining, I would go for my six mile run today. I am hoping to get a long run in tonight and tomorrow night so I can get a jump start on next week. So....if you would like to start the challenge...join us. www.jennychallenge.com
