Another Day, Another Video...and lots of running!

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While celebrating Christmas at my parents' house I found one of my old dance costumes. Kate was more than willing to try it on...and then never take it off. We said she looked like a butterfly and she was happy to assume the role.

In other news, Matt and I are making a good effort to get into shape. We are both planning to run some races this summer so we want to be prepared to start a serious training program come spring. Today we pushed out a 5 miler and finished it in 42 minutes 48 seconds. Our first three miles we ran 8:30 each, the fourth mile was a bit slower at 8:50 and then we kicked it in gear and ran the final mile in 8:28.
We are both going to run the Sturgis Falls half marathon at the end of June. My PR (personal record) for a half marathon is 1 hour 48 minutes. My goal for this summer is 1 hour 45 minutes. To achieve that time I will have to pull out an average of 8 minute miles. I have some work to do before I can get to that pace but I think I'm on track.
Anyway, my body is tired and CJ has been getting up around 1 a.m. so I best go hit the hay to get some rest and dream about running super fast! Good night!!

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Gaya said…
My country has this annual marathon that features half, full and the normal one. The full's a 42KM run and the half's, well half of 42!! and the normal is 10KM. I so want to participate next year but i have no mood to start training!!! Good luck to you and your brother though!!! Hope yall will beat your original times! Merry Xmas and have a Happy New Year ahead!
December 28, 2009 at 9:20 AM
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