580 - A Brief Update

I wanted to update our totals quickly, and we are now under 600 miles to go across the country. These are still just my totals, so let me know how many you've been putting in!

653 - Getting Closer

Another week, another 40 miles.  I ran 37 miles in addition to the 3 miles on Monday, and added three walking. I know both Lynn and Dad are putting in miles, so give me some totals!

693 - Another week down

We've managed to get below 700 for our trip out to California. We are making slow, but steady progress. Send me your mileage if you are doing any!

I had a good week last week, with 36 miles total, including 10 in the rain yesterday. I kicked off this week with 3 miles on the treadmill after lifting weights.

732 - The weekly update

Another week down, and a little closer to California. A pretty good week for me, going 5 or more miles 5 times.

One year ago today...

I began my journey, taking my first walk and starting to eat healthier. I walked over 100 miles in August, then over 120 in both September and October. I mixed in some running in Novemeber, and joined the gym in March, when I started going daily, lifting weights three times per week, and biking or running on the treadmill the other days.

I began running outside when the weather turned nicer, and started training for the Warrior Dash continuing to go to the gym three days a week. The Warrior Dash was great, I don't think there is any better feeling than finishing something you weren't positive you could do.

Since the Warrior Dash I've cut back on my trips to the gym to two weeks, although I've tried to push further and further each trip. I've started training for a half marathon, finishing up with 112 miles running for the month of August.

I got on the scale and I'm down 108 pounds from when I started and I feel better than ever. It's definitely not easy waking up early every day, or waking up at 5:30 on a Sunday to get in a run before it gets too hot, but it's worth it.

I've still got a little work to do, but I'm going to keep pushing until I get there. Thanks to everyone for your words of encouragement to keep me going on this journey!

The new number - 765

I've been a little lax in making the updates this week. But I've been putting in some pretty good miles. Here's my numbers for the week:

Wednesday and Thursday - 5 miles
Saturday - 6 mile run and 2 mile walk
Sunday - 8 mile run
Today - After doing my weight workout I ran a mile on the treadmill, and added 3 miles on the bike.

To get to California we'll need 35 miles per week. I think I'll be able to get us there myself, but we still need to get back. Hopefully I don't have to do this all by myself!

795

Just another quick post. 6 miles running this morning, which puts us under 800 miles to California.