2,015 miles in 2015

First run on New Years Day

If there was ever any doubt that I have officially crossed the line and passed the point of no return with regard to my running, it's official now. I signed up for a challenge a few days ago, a big one. The first time I saw it, I thought, "that's cool but crazy." The next time I saw it I thought, "I couldn't even get to 1,000 miles this past year. This one seems impossible for me." Then it just stuck with me. I kept thinking about it. I kept trying to talk myself out of it. I tried to find someone to split it with me, but then found myself hoping no one did. Not that I didn't want them to do the challenge, but I didn't want anyone to jump in to split the miles with me. That way I would have an excuse to do the whole thing. Then, I decided that meant I had to do it. So, I have signed up to run 2,015 miles in 2015.

It's through Run the Edge, a running site I follow. I'll get a medal and a tshirt, and if I actually succeed with this challenge, I think I will have leveled up as a runner.

Next up, Boston, then maybe an Ultra. After that, who knows.

I'm anxious to see what happens. Can I stick with it? Will some catastrophic event stop me? Will I be this happy about it December 2015? We'll see.

I'm 9 miles in, about to log a mind numbing 5 or 6 on the treadmill after I get the kids to bed. Off I go.

Happy New Year and Happy running.