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I need to share a small victory. On Jan 1 I ran four miles for the first time ever. I kept a steady pace for the first three miles and then gave it all that I had for the fourth. Here were my splits:

I've been sick the last few days so I haven't been able to workout at all. This morning I decided to try for more distance so I promised to settle on the pace that I thought I could sustain. I made it for six miles!

Now, I almost didn't post this because I know there's a large percentage of this group that's done at least one IM. I was thinking that your inner monologue would sound something like "I ran a full marathon after riding a bike for 112 miles. Your quarter marathon isn't that cool." But then I realized that this group's purpose is to encourage, motivate and instruct beginners so I'm sharing this victory with you.

I'm seriously considering altering my goals to participate in a HM in late March.

Caleb

Why is this a small victory?  I think it's awesome!

I need to share a small victory. On Jan 1 I ran four miles for the first time ever. I kept a steady pace for the first three miles and then gave it all that I had for the fourth. Here were my splits:

I've been sick the last few days so I haven't been able to workout at all. This morning I decided to try for more distance so I promised to settle on the pace that I thought I could sustain. I made it for six miles!

Now, I almost didn't post this because I know there's a large percentage of this group that's done at least one IM. I was thinking that your inner monologue would sound something like "I ran a full marathon after riding a bike for 112 miles. Your quarter marathon isn't that cool." But then I realized that this group's purpose is to encourage, motivate and instruct beginners so I'm sharing this victory with you.

I'm seriously considering altering my goals to participate in a HM in late March.

Caleb

I view it as small because I have larger victories that I'm training for like my first sprint tri (the motivation to change my lifestyle), 50 lb weight loss, first HM/HIM. 

Thanks for the kind words!

Caleb

It's going to be an ugly week with lots of trash talk.  A really nice, local, bay area boy is coming home with a yukky team - the Packers or some odd such group, to play the NINERS next weekend.  This could be a splintered MG for a while.  Bring it, Suzy!!!!

btw, tell Fabio to cut his hair!!!!

I view it as small because I have larger victories that I'm training for like my first sprint tri (the motivation to change my lifestyle), 50 lb weight loss, first HM/HIM. 

Thanks for the kind words!

Caleb

Caleb-It may be hard to believe but when I read that it made me want to go out and run ! Which means it has motivated me, which is what this MG is all about and cheering each other on. I will be doing my first HIM this year and was excited when I finished my first 4 mile run. So bottom line they are all great victories , thanks fo sharing it.

Holy crap, Bruce! That's awesome. Aaannnddd...now I'm off to get on the trainer. I was debating whether I was going to ride tonight or not. This group is like a perpetual motion machine!

Caleb

I need to share a small victory. On Jan 1 I ran four miles for the first time ever. I kept a steady pace for the first three miles and then gave it all that I had for the fourth. Here were my splits:

I've been sick the last few days so I haven't been able to workout at all. This morning I decided to try for more distance so I promised to settle on the pace that I thought I could sustain. I made it for six miles!

Now, I almost didn't post this because I know there's a large percentage of this group that's done at least one IM. I was thinking that your inner monologue would sound something like "I ran a full marathon after riding a bike for 112 miles. Your quarter marathon isn't that cool." But then I realized that this group's purpose is to encourage, motivate and instruct beginners so I'm sharing this victory with you.

I'm seriously considering altering my goals to participate in a HM in late March.

Caleb

I need to share a small victory. On Jan 1 I ran four miles for the first time ever. I kept a steady pace for the first three miles and then gave it all that I had for the fourth. Here were my splits:

I've been sick the last few days so I haven't been able to workout at all. This morning I decided to try for more distance so I promised to settle on the pace that I thought I could sustain. I made it for six miles!

Now, I almost didn't post this because I know there's a large percentage of this group that's done at least one IM. I was thinking that your inner monologue would sound something like "I ran a full marathon after riding a bike for 112 miles. Your quarter marathon isn't that cool." But then I realized that this group's purpose is to encourage, motivate and instruct beginners so I'm sharing this victory with you.

I'm seriously considering altering my goals to participate in a HM in late March.

Caleb

Congrats to everyone who is making positive progress.  My knees have decided to inflict a period of rest on me -- happens every now and then when I get the right combination of too much bike and too much run (and perhaps my attempts at swim kicking are a factor too).   Goals in a few days after I stop moping.

Anyway, here's something for Darin and anyone else struggling with plantar fasciitis.  Lots of reading, but Leigh does a great job explaining the details.  She is a triathlete and PT.  The site has lots of good info for all the body parts if you are interested.

http://www.athletestreatingathletes.com/injury-of-the-week/plantar-fasciitis/