Still Going!

Before the Muddy Buddy I had slipped into a rut that the Muddy Buddy dug me out of and so far I haven't slipped again, but it hasn't been the running that's kept me going it's been the bike riding :)!!

I'm still running and just signed up for the I run for the party 4th of July 5K which I plan to walk/run while pushing my son in his stroller. But the biking is what I look forward to. I feel like a little kid again, free to go anywhere I want and go as fast as I want. When I feel the burn in my legs challenging me to go up the next hill I want to push myself even further. I love it!

I've been debating on whether or not to do the half-marathon in Murfreesboro but in the meantime I'm looking for some more bike races, either mountain or road. And then maybe I'll do another race that combines the 2! I was in Amelia Island on vacation last week and rode my bike everywhere. They had amazing trails that overlooked golf courses and the beach and I had a blast! I rode everyday I was there and it's really helping with my running! I may have finally found something I can stay motivated to do!! Yippee!!

Inaugural Williamson County Jingle Bell Run/Walk

The Inaugural Williamson County Jingle Bell Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, December 5th, 2009 in the Downtown Franklin Area. The Jingle Bell Run/Walk is a 5K race/walk that includes a 1mile fun run and is the Arthritis Foundation's nationwide run/walk holiday event that raises funds to fight arthritis. Funds raised provide vital funding for research, programs and services to prevent, control and cure arthritis and related diseases in our local area.

If you are interested in helping make this the best run/walk EVER by helping out on the committee, please contact Ashley Jordan Rickel at ajordan@arthritis.org or (615) 254-6795 ext. 107. There are several different areas you can get involved: Public Relations, Sponsorship, Team Recruitment, Corporate Recruitment, Logistics... and the list keeps going.

Why come Jingle with us?
-300,000 children in America have a form of arthritis
-Arthritis costs the economy $128 Billion dollars a year!
-Arthritis is responsible for 9,500 deaths every year.

What happens at the Jingle Bell Run?
-5K run/walk
-Costume Contest
-Family and Kid Friendly fun walk
-Entertainment
-And much much more!

How can I help?
-Recruit a team! Sign up and fundraise at WilliamsonCoJBR.org
-Sponsor! For information, contact Ashley at 615-254-6795 x 107
-Donate! Donate online at WilliamsonCoJBR.org
-Volunteer! Call 615-254-6795 x 107 to help with the committee or day of!

Running back

Time to get back into the running game. I have continued running, but I'm not doing as well as I should. I blame not having a race ahead. So, I have decided to run a half marathon this fall (October).



But that also means my first ever Summer training (boo!). So, starting tomorrow, I'm sort of starting over. I am going to be training Monday, Wednesday and swimming Tuesday, Thursday for an hour each day and a long run when I can fit it in (but I'll try for Saturday or Sunday).

This also means I'll be training with a Camel Pack because I sweat so much with the Tennessee humidity. And I'll be updating as I go.

What are you up to?