Movin' on up

I've committed to run the Rhythm and Blues Half Marathon on February 15. My training buddy and some of her Ironman pals are running as well and I thought I'd join in on the fun. Doug agreed to run the quarter with me, so $200 later, we're all set.

Last week, I ran my first 6-miler since October (when I ran two 10ks, a 10-miler, and my birthday oly). I usually get in three 5-milers each week, so 6 is not a stretch. This weekend, I'm looking for 8 at the Kemah Bridge. Somebody pray for me (and my sanity!). She's a beast, that bridge. Living on the Texas gulf coast, this IS our hill. We get one, and we had to make it.

This is the before and after of the day I lost my

ever-loving mind and ran this dude for the first time.

Look for many mileage updates over the next several weeks as I'll be upping my distance rapidly to prepare for the race. My training plan calls for 8 or more miles 9 of the next 12 weeks, so watch out. Mileage is coming!