Saturday, December 3, 2011

100 miles in 32 days...I must be crazy

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