Race Updates

For those of you who are following the Race Challenge, here is an update.

Ted has increased his running from 1 mile to 3 miles at a 10:30 pace. Very impressive for a non-runner wearing 2 year old running shoes.

I have gone from running 10 minutes at a time to running a consistent 3.2 miles in about 30 minutes. I had told Ted a couple weeks ago that I had run 3 miles in 25 minutes figuring that he would call my bluff, but he didn't. Since then I have admitted to him that I am not nearly that fast. I would be interested to see what my pace is without the jogger, but really what is the point as I doubt I will run without it for a couple years.

I met a woman today at the end of my run who was jogging with one baby in a double baby jogger. When I inquired as to the empty seat, she said she had some presumptuous in-laws:).

I have been told that the race is not that big and that maneuvering with the jogger shouldn't be too much of an issue. I just have to conquer some hills. So things are still looking good for me to take the prize (and by prize I mean bragging rights).

Despite the winning and the bragging, I am glad I had this challenge presented to me. It has really helped me to push myself in my running and I feel much stronger because of it. So bring on the 10K!

Oh and I saw "dad" again today. He didn't smile today, but I know he was still watching.