The end of the month is slowly, and I do mean slowly, coming to a head. I'm happy to say that after 27 days my running streak is still alive. Of the 11 of us who started this months Streak Competition, seven still remain having run 2 or more miles every day this month. The 31st is the day in which we figure out who has the balls... er... Guts to get outside and run a mile naked. I know I'll be out there, bare ass naked putting in the miles for the 31st day in a row. The competition goes until and including February 14th. We'll have our prize drawing on the 15th which is the same day that the next streak competition will begin. Hint: The next competition is not a running competition but it's a competition related to human potential. Stay Tuned!
After 27 days of running I am sad to report that my shin isn't getting any better. At first I thought it was a shin splint, then a stress fracture but now I'm convinced that I have Anterior Tibialis Tendonitis. Basically.. the worlds words shin splint on the front/inside part of my right leg. It kills to push off when walking around so I walk with a club foot, dragging my leg around. But when I run, the tendon warms up and stretches out and feels fine. Except on the super cold nights that we've been having plenty of lately. Over the last two weeks I've managed to get my miles in in single digit (or lower weather) and most days during a snowstorm. We went from having no snow to having about 3 feet on the ground in a matter of 3 weeks. it's nuts. The shoulders are gone, the pot holes are a plenty and running the roads is akin to a trail run.
This week I began my final semester at UNH. I'll be graduating in May with my second degree and my first bachelors. I cannot tell you how excited I am yet at the same time, the mountain of work between now and then seems pretty daunting. I'll get there. I've done it before and I'll do it again though I'm excited none-the-less.
This Sunday is a HUGE day for me. I'll have a very special post on Monday which might be on the more personal/emotional side of things. Forgive me now but I'm sure you'll understand. Those of you who have been following this blog since late 2008 will understand and I hope you'll be as thrilled as I am with the news I'm sure to report. Stay tuned!
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This Saturday is Leah's Bear Brook Fat Ass over in Allenstown. We'll be putting the snowshoes on for about 9-10 miles in the snow. Josh and I look to be showing up early for a half marathon before the rest of the group shows up. If anyone else is interested in joining us, please email me at Sherpjohn@gmail.com Please note that this is NOT a race. It's time on your feet in the snow with fools.
Happy trails!
SJ
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