Week 1 Progress

After three consecutive mornings (Tues/Wed/Thu) of gearing up and running in sub-freezing temperatures, I can't help but feel a little gyped that I've only banked 4 training miles so far. I suppose, though, that the sheer commitment to running and early morning wake-ups is potentially more challenging than the mileage buildup. After all, they do say that it takes 21 days to form a habit so if I've still got this routine going come week 4, I'll really be earning those quarters/dimes/nickels you guys are saving. ;) And I do have 5 miles to look forward to this weekend after all, then another 274 after that before my planned half marathon in March...

For those whose facebook news feeds I've been featured on this week, you may have noticed some posts by this run-tracking app I started using called EndoMondo. Combined with my phone's GPS, it shows some nifty pictures of my run route, along with mileage and speed:

https://www.facebook.com/chauzilla/app_endoapp

I have to say, I'm feeling a bit uneasy at the thought of the entire world potentially having easy access to my physical location everyday - but if the social accountability keeps me motivated, I would consider it a fair trade.

And finally, for anyone who's been wondering what that jar of money will be going towards, I've just signed up to run the Broad Street Run, a 10-miler here in Philly, as a "fundracer" for - guess what charity: Back on My Feet! Love this organization - I spent my rest day today walking two miles with one of our guys but might see about combining some of my training runs with my BOMF outings. In any case, I'm feeling satisfied with the start of my training thus far, even though it took a solid hour of boiling myself in the tub this morning to regain feeling in my limbs. :)
More to come!