Week 5: 100 miles!!

Day 32: 40 mins - 4.90 miles
Day 31: intervals/sprints - 1.5 miles
Day 30: 60 mins - 5 miles (100+ miles!!)
Day 29: 50 mins - 5.65 miles

Today, I feel like I am on top of the world...I broke the 100 mile mark since I began training in January!! I didnt realize how close I was until yesterday when I logged in to record my time and mileage. After the team workout in Tacoma I only had just over 4 miles to go to break the barrier...Sundays are suppose to be easy, low-mileage days a.k.a recovery days. I couldnt resist, I had to break the 100-mile barrier. I accomplished this feat during a slow run with some friends that I have recently started running with. The weather was perfect too...60 degrees and sunshine :)

Lately, I have been wondering why so many people take up this crazy sport of running? What causes people to push themself passed the point of exertion? For me, running helps me stay in shape, but its more than that. I run for the feeling I get when I have ran farther or faster than I've ever ran before. I run to escape life and take time to appreciate all that God has given me. I run to test my mental strength and my physical strength. I run because if I work hard enough, someday I will accomplish something that I never thought I could do.

During my search, I fell in love with these short video clips and I encourage anyone interested to watch. They give great insight into a runner's passion and tell the stories of many different types of runners. There's more to it than you'd ever imagine! Watch and find out...very inspiring too!

The Spirit of the Marathon: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8XSit8XyeM
(Watch the full documentary: http://www.hulu.com/watch/85354/spirit-of-the-marathon)

Why Do I Run?: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iuy1GSYoOr8