So many places to run in DC!

Yesterday was an absoultely gorgeous day in DC. The humidity was gone (thank god!) and the air was cool, the sun was shining, and the lighting was gorgeous when I went out for my run at 5:15 along the Georgetown Canal towpath.

I used my nike sensor and itouch to track my run. I plugged in a 5k workout and started running. Right away I knew that I wasn't going to be able to do a full 5k doing my 4 minute run/1 minute walk ratio, so I just said "do it for as long as you can and then improvise". I ended up running/walking for about 40 minutes and did 4.5k which is about 3 miles which is what I wanted to do anyway!

I also am sooo happy that I am already at 15% of my fundraising goal and it is only 8/26! WOO-HOO!

Puppies and Training?!

So, I was all set to start my training regime for the half marathon and low and behold I decide to adopt a puppy. Threw a real monkey wrench in my training schedule :) I have some minor concerns about my ability to get in the training and still take care of Molly. I think a dogsitter is a priority!

I have already begun fundraising and have raised $400/13% of my $3,000 goal. YAY! I love my friends. You rock!

Saturday morning is our first group run. 3 miles. No problem.

Dani Does Disney...again!

I am very excited to announce that I am going to be a mentor for the 2011 Team in Training Winter Season and will be training for the 2011 Disney Half-Marathon. YAY!

I am really looking forward to getting back into the training program...it was such a great experience last year and felt completely achievable.

I have updated the design template of my blog. I like the open road imagery. Running definitely symbolizes an open road of possibilities to me.

I will begin updating you soon on my training progress!

More Pictures!

Dani and the Country Bears at the Magic Kingdom. Mile 5.5.

Chip, Dani, and Dale! Victory Party at Hollywood Studios.

Dani and Pluto. Victory Party at Hollywood Studios.

Dani, Hook, and a Doc (?) in the Magic Kingdom around mile 5.5.

Dani, Alligator and Prince...Mile 5.5 in Magic Kingdom.

Suffice it to say, I had a blast running the Disney Half marathon. How can you not smile when you get to hug characters along the way! I have already committed to running in 2011...can't wait!

Some pictures! More to come!

Mile 2

Mile 11

I DID IT!

WOO HOO! I made it! It was cold, it was raining/sleeting, it was hard, but I did it! I loved it. Want to do it again next year!!! Once I get photos, I will be sure to post them.

This has been an amazing experience from start to finish. So glad I did it with Team in Training...the cause, the people, and the energy was amazing.

It is always a wonderful feeling accomplishing a goal!

The final countdown!

I leave on Thursday morning for Disney! Yay! 4 days from right now I will be resting and relaxing with the rents having just completed my first half-marathon. Woo-hoo!

Our final group run last Saturday was "interesting"...I got wind burn from the insanely cold wind that was blowing off of the Potomac. At least it was only 3 miles!

The next post from me will be post-race!