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32 miles for my birthday

This week I wanted to run 32 miles for my 32nd birthday which just happened to fall on Thanksgiving this year!! Being that I only had 2 days of school this week, it wasn't too hard to get in the extra miles! I started Sunday (11-23-14) with a solid 6 mile run outside followed by 2 more miles on the treadmill that night. 
It was raining pretty good on Sunday, but my thought was, "If I want to run a full marathon next year, I am going to have to train in all types of weather situations. Suck it up and get out there!" I'm sure the drivers I passed thought I was crazy but it was so cleansing to run in the rain. I really felt like I needed this to cleanse my spirit of negativity and make it a more positive and productive week! 

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday I ran inside on the treadmill. I got in double runs all of these days! I love being off and able to push myself farther!!! I got in a total of 8 miles these days.

Thursday was my birthday and Thanksgiving so I wanted to get in some good miles in honor of my birthday and all the good food I was going to eat!! I ran a solid 6 miles again and while Sunday it was raining, today it was freezing cold!! Thank goodness I have winter running gear to keep me warm!! 
I look like I'm going to rob something but my face mask really helps to keep me warm!!

I love how awesome I feel after a good run! This one was more challenging than Sunday's 6, but I think it was the extra miles and the cold! Still glad I did it and I feel awesome!!

Friday was another 4 miles inside on the treadmill. I have been listening to personal development podcasts when I work out but I opted for Netflix and Once Upon A Time on Friday!! I really like that show!! 

Saturday I had to run another 6 miles to reach 32 for the week, so that's what I did! I was a pleasant afternoon with temps in the 40s again! I love running I these temps!! I had an awesome run and felt really great about reaching my goal! It's been a long time since I have run this many miles in a week! It feels great to love running again and have a huge desire to get out there daily and push for more mileage!!
Plus I got to wear my new Nike headband that my kids got me for my birthday!!! I love it! It didn't slip once!! 

So I ran 32 miles in a week for my birthday! It was a good week!!! I'm excited to start training again for some half marathons and hopefully a full marathon next November!!

As always, remember, Be Strong, You Never Know Who You Are Inspiring!!

Run On My Friends!!


Laura


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