Running Goals

I read about a goal to run 1,000 miles in a year. This works out to be about 20 miles each week. I know I could do it, but do I want to? Before, when I ran so much (about 4 miles a day 5-6 days a week, I think), my muscles got VERY tight and my flexibility decreased. (I know, I know, stretch, warm up, cool down.... but the thing is, that all takes TIME. And time I do not have much of. I REFUSE to get up any earlier... 5 a.m. is already so early. Anything before that seems just plain wrong.) Bottom line, I'd like to have a goal... a certain number of miles to run in a year.... attainable but still challenging. Something I can be proud of. I'd also love some kind of countdown thingy on the side of the blog. (Where do I find one? Guess I'll have to google it.) Maybe I'll go for 750 miles as the goal -- an d try to get to 1,000 anyway because it's such a nice round number. (And doesn't it sound so much cooler than 750?!?!?)
I'd like to run at least one more half marathon too. And better my time....Tybee last year was 1:57:08 (time on the clock not time from my shoe tag). I know I can do it if I can find a way to sustain energy during the race... I'm thinking Pixie stix :)
I'd love to do a 10K in under 50 minutes too. Again, I know I can do it. I just have to do it.

OK, off for my last run before the Peachtree on Sunday.... I am beginning to think I'm crazy. Running a 10k in July in Georgia with 55,000 people. It will be an experience.

Five Minutes Peace

I bought this book from Scholastic based solely on the title (of course it helps that I can get books very cheaply through Scholastic).
If you're a Mommy (or Daddy), you will relate :)

Heading in a Different Blog Direction

After looking at a bunch of blogs for this Web 2.0 class I'm taking, I have decided to do something a bit different here. Instead of general rambling (which I'll still do), I'm going to focus on a few things: books I've read, my running, and general rambling about my life. Enjoy!