Upping my mileage!!!

This week I am house sitting for my good friend Karey and since she has a dog (Tut) who likes to run, I am determined to up my mileage again this week! This morning I ran 5 miles instead of going to bootcamp, and I think that it was well worth it... My personal record currently for running on my own (meaning Karey not having to drag me) is 8 miles which I did on Friday and I'm SOOOO excited! I am trying to get to the point where I can run 9.5 miles for a relay marathon in January for a friend and her daughter... My personal trainer said that if I can get up to 11 miles regularly then 9.5 should be no big deal... So that's the goal!

Things I've invested in to help with my running include:
-amphipod running belt with water bottles and a pocket for my ipod.
-my running shoes from fleet feet
-gloves for running early in the morning
-a hat made by Cuddles and Curses with a brim (some kind of crocheted or knitted masterpiece)
-long sleeve running shirt

I also am going to be trying GU energy gel this week. The nice people at Fleet Feet said that if I am running long distances then having an energy gel at the 45 minute mark would help keep my energy up and fix up some muscles... or something like that.

Results: I am officially down 45 pounds, to 170 and under! Also I bought my first pair of size 10 jeans a couple of weeks ago and am well on my way to be solidly the next size down!

Real Results: greater confidence and I feel AMAAAAAZING!!!