The Beginning

So I recently had the idea, while running, that instead of running to train for a race I should run for a distance goal. Something hard. Something to challenge myself. Something that will force me to run even if I don't think I have the time. The only question was, how far?

For those of you that know me, you know I am a HUGE IndyCar fan. I love open wheel racing. Formula One and IndyCar in particular. I watch it on TV whenever I can, I DVR it when I can't and I look forward to the month of May more than most women my age. I'm a Hoosier. It's in my blood. Even though I grew up all over the place, primarily in South Carolina, my family is from Indiana. "Racing and basketball, that's what Indiana does." (see what I did there?)

So as I'm running my six miles in preparation for my upcoming mini marathon next month, I decide 500 is a good number. 500 miles, just like the Indianapolis 500. I will run 500 miles between Sunday, Oct. 13 and Sunday, May 25.

That's 222 days away from today and I'm already nine miles in.

This blog is my running journal. It's going to hold me accountable. It may motivate me even. I look forward to posting new PRs (personal records), experiences and gear as I embark on my journey of running to 500.