Year 10!

 900 miles! That's how many miles I'll have run in the Running Every Street challenge by the time I finish up this year. And to think I'd never even run a 5K before the age of 50... It hasn't been easy. I've dealt with plantar fasciitis, bursitis, pulled muscles, tingly toes, and a bulging disk. So far this year I feel great! I am so thankful. 

Things are different this year, of course. I wasn't able to get into the training room to run on the tread mill - something I've been doing the last several years to get back into shape after taking a break. Also, I've switched shoes. I've been running with Asics for several years. I'd had tingly toes for awhile, so I decided to go to the experts. See Dick Run, a shoe store in Grand Forks, recommended switching to a little roomier shoe. So now I'm lacing up Brooks shoes every day.

My times are very slow thus far. I put on a little too much weight during the winter break. Coupled with the lack of a head-start at the training room, we've got a long way to go to achieve the times I did last summer. 

The first test comes Saturday, June 12th - the Run for Your Buns in Grand Forks. I last ran this race in 2016. Back then I ran it in 32:40. My modest goal this time is to beat that time.

Thank you to all of you who support me. It means a lot to the people of Northeast Minneapolis who are being helped by Living Hope Ministries. It also means a lot to me. It really motivates me to keep running every week when I know you're standing beside me.