July Challenge

          I have frequently started running plans with goals in mind (run a marathon, half or something of that sort). Inevitably, I've always failed. Most likely because it was too structured and there was a fear of failure or judgement. I was talking to one of my friends and she mentioned that she was doing a 30-day challenge for Bikram yoga. She said that she was nervous at first, but that after being 22 days in, she was glad she did it. 
          I got the idea to finish up the summer with two, separate month long challenges. July will be running and August will be Bikram. It will be perfect and allow me the focus going into the new school year and swim season. 
          So, here is the challenge for July: Run every day. No time requirements, no distance goals. Just simply run. 
          Had to start off the challenge right with new running shoes. They are a little bright for my taste, but they work.

          And with today being July 1, I am one day into the challenge. This mornings run was 1.83 miles in 26:19 minutes, stop for coffee at Sbucks and then walk home (.56 mi in 11:06). Day 1 complete.