Whew! I don't need to wait so many days to blog - I am having a hard time remembering what we have done, lol. Here is a synopsis:

Thursday - Thursday we were back on schedule for running. It was much better than Wednesday night's run by far! Archie fixed D's stroller so that was a huge improvement alone. D was very appreciative of the smoother ride. The run itself was hot and long, but Archie and I both felt we did better when we ran it. It is hard to keep accurate track of our time because we do things like stop to pick up D's cups or open snacks for him, but we feel we did a better job.

Friday - Day of rest!!! Yes!! :)

Saturday - For Saturday's run we were in Ripley, MS visiting my in-laws. Archie and I woke up and started our run before 8am and D opted to stay and watch Mickey Mouse with his Mawmaw and Pawpaw. It is amazing how much faster you can run not pushing a jogging stroller, lol. (I know, stating the obvious.) As with Thursday's run, we both felt like we had improved on our endurance and our form.

Sunday - Day of rest!! (I missed running though - interesting....)

Tonight we will be running again!

Ugh. Tonight was hard. When we finally got to squeeze our run in, I was sore and Archie was tired. Even worse, D was tired. Also, about a mile from home, BOTH back tires on the jogging stroller went flat. We decided for time's sake we would plug on. Thirty pounds of stroller and thirty pounds of toddler on flat tires ain't easy to push.(Yes, that called for ain't!)

All of this, but we did it. I know every night is not going to be peaches and cream for training, but we ARE going to do it.

My mind is with the program, now someone tell my legs!

Tuesday night was a cross training night on our training schedule.  I did an aerobics class and Archie intended to go to the gym, but when he arrived they were closed.  Grr.  (We use the University gym as a benefit of my employment there, but they do have crazy hours during summer and school holidays.)  Instead, even though it should have been cross training, Archie came home and jogged.  He logged 2.5 miles.  He also used our new (at least to us) Garmin Forerunner.  Love it!  We still need to play with it some more to use it better, but it was really cool.

Today we both woke up feeling fairly sore, but nothing terrible.  We are both using Advocare Night Time Recovery before bed to help ease the soreness.  It is definitely helping.  We are also using Advocare's spark and catalyst before our workouts.  I love those products probably the most of any from Advocare's line.  They really help give you that extra push to finish your workouts and feel energized afterwards, not pooped.  We also decided that stretching throughout the day was helpful.

Tonight - somehow - we have to squeeze in another running night.  Wednesdays can be fairly busy, so the pressure is on to get it done.  Wish us luck!

Last night we started day one of training.  It felt great!  We took D in the jogging stroller with us and he really enjoyed it too.  However, I have to say being pushed in stroller while eating Fruit Loops would have to be pretty enjoyable to anyone.  :)

Doing this challenge as a family is a must for us.  Partly because we don't want to take any time away from D to train, but also because we can motivate each other!  I have to say Archie pushed me through last night.  He was amazing.  I know I would have quit half way through if it wasn't for him.  I hope on his "off" days I can do the same. 

We are using an iPhone app called 13.1 Half Marathon Trainer Exercise for Pink.  It is pretty good so far.  I worry that it might be too agressive for us in a week or two and beyond, haha, but we are ready to push ourselves.  Tonight we are scheduled to crosstrain for 40 minutes and will be back to running on Wednesday.  No pain, no gain!

On another day, perhaps when I need to remind myself, I will tell the stories of why we are doing this challenge and why it is dear to our hearts. 

Until then:  Go TeamNick, Go!