breaking up

So my "are you hYped" goal for 2010 is a little excessive.  So, I am breaking it up into two separate goals.  The first will be completing the 60 day challenge at the Y.

The second goal will now be - are you ready to run?

Raise your hand if yo know the man in this photo...

I think we all know him as Gorham, my high school track coach.  Oh how I loved running on his distance team.  Back in those days we'd work out for hours, HOURS, after school and run for ever.  If Gorham ever said "today we are going to run a long 6" by golly, we'd run that probably 7 mile run with smiles on our faces...well maybe not smiles, but still.

But, did you ever know that Gorham was also my elementary gym teacher??  Oh how I hated him back in those days.  How dare he make me run 1 mile in gym class! You know what, he hated me too.  Maybe not me specifically, but elementary aged kids + mean Mr. Gorham = NOT A GOOD MATCH.

Isn't it funny to look back on situations like this?  I once hated to run for the man, and several years later signed up and PAID to be on his track team.  And that was the best decision I ever made.

Gorham always encouraged us to keep running throughout our lives, and after a few year hiatus (read, after a few years of being REALLY LAZY), last year I got back in the game, like really got back in the game.

So, goal number 4 for ten in 2010: "Are you ready to run?"
In 2010, I will strive to run at least 15 miles per week and run 4-6 half marathons this spring/summer/fall.  A few options include:
May: Fargo Half
June: Washington RFL 10k
July: Red, White, and BOOM (Minneapolis)
August: Rock N Roll Half (Chicago) or Mora Half Marathon
September: Boulder Half
October: Des Moines Half

I am really sad that I won't be able to run the Grandma's half in June as that is one I had hoped to run every year, but duty calls and I have to work that day.

What runs are you planning on doing in 2010?