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September 4, 2007
the big 'C'
I've been trying to decide what to do. When to stop. I need an end date. Otherwise I'll just keep running like some crazy person. I can't have any more 'things' in the crazy column.
So I've made the decision! My goal is to do 100 consecutive runs. That will take me to the day after the Chicago Marathon. I'm going for a Benjamin Franklin.Then I can stop and never ever run again.
That's another 34 days.
It will make the rest of the training interesting, I'm not going to get a BQ or anything close to it, so I might as well have my own little challenge.
One of the things I've said that Julyathon and Augustathon has done, is make me more consistent, stop me making excuses and skipping runs.
Here's some proof ...
See all those peaks and valleys? Also know as, can't be arsed!
This one is overall mileage per month with average pace ... that goes down in August!
Posted by Ali at September 4, 2007 12:01 PM
Comments
You're crazy! As if a marathon isn't enough of a challenge!!!
You're awesome though, keep it up!
Posted by: Amy at September 4, 2007 1:57 PM
I love it! Wait... does that mean you're running the day after Chicago?
Posted by: Dave at September 4, 2007 3:08 PM
Yes, the marathon will be run 99, so that means I have to run 3 miles the next day.
If you are in the Chicago area on Oct 8, and fancy a run?
Posted by: Ali at September 4, 2007 4:15 PM
I bet you can't stop. I bet that you sneak in a run on day 101, even if you don't post it on your blog.
Posted by: Vanilla at September 4, 2007 4:16 PM
i was wondering if you'd carry on till 100 :)
plan something amazing for yourself on day 101.
Posted by: londonjogger at September 4, 2007 4:52 PM
Good call. 100 is a nice round number. But I agree with Vanilla. You may just find yourself running 101, 102, 103...
Posted by: Andria at September 4, 2007 5:03 PM
All I can say is wow. Seriously. Wow!!
Posted by: Taryn at September 4, 2007 6:29 PM
All I can say is wow. Seriously. Wow!!
Posted by: Taryn at September 4, 2007 6:29 PM
Yeah right... I did that three month straight streak, now I am at 1600 days, and 10,000 is a nice round number for me, ...it only takes 28 years. Don't stop, Ali is correct, you'll love it, makes every day a new goal and a new record - good luck!
Posted by: Vince A. at September 4, 2007 7:03 PM
Ali, I think you just might be stuck in the crazy column, especiall after running 100 days consec, and one right after your marathon.
Posted by: Running Hoosier at September 4, 2007 8:45 PM
That is absolutely amazing... or maybe crazy! I feel so lazy running only 3 days a week... maybe I should increase.
Posted by: Jes at September 4, 2007 9:15 PM
That is the coolest thing ever! I really hope you plan a HUGE celebration afterward.
Posted by: Tea at September 4, 2007 9:49 PM
Your streak is well planned and timed. Your mileage is impressive too. At Chicago, you'll be ready for an amazing race. What's your goal for Chicago?
Posted by: Tom at September 7, 2007 6:19 AM
Thanks Tom
I am feeling pretty tired and sore today, so my goal as of this moment is to finish alive! I am hoping for 4.30. I know I have the time in me, it's just the mental battle on the day.
Posted by: Ali at September 7, 2007 8:51 AM
Bugger! If only Chicago was the 100th. 2 miles on Monday maybe? You'd be crazy to stop at 99.
Posted by: Ewen at September 16, 2007 7:14 AM