Day 17

4.15 miles & we actually did a lot better than yesterday. It was 34 degrees and really windy. we are ready to shed the gloves, coats, hats, sweat pants & carseat. we are thinking about a month of this left. here is yet another pre-run video. *notice the spit up at the end :) that's our boy!

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Day 16

Today we bumped it up to 4 miles.  The extra distance felt really good.  We both felt like we could have pushed it even harder. Check out the pre-run video below.

Day 15

We did weights today, but no running. Resting up for a 4 mile run tomorrow!

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Day 14

Rested from running and weights today.

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Day 13

Today was our best run yet. The runs are getting much easier for the both of us. Not sure if they are getting easier for Eli or not. :) We did 3 miles and think we might do 4 miles on our next run.

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Day 12

We rested from running today, but did do some weights!

Day 11

Today we had a great run! Time is still on its way down. It was about 34 degree which seems pretty warm to us nowadays.  We are still at 3 miles and will probably move up to 4 miles some time this week. We are taking our time to build up so our bodies have plenty of time to get used to it and so we don't get burned out like we have in the past.

  Here is Magen and Eli about to head out. 

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Day 10

35ish degrees. best run yet!  felt good.  best time so far of this training.  ran 3.  weather was much warmer (but don't think south warm...it's the north!)  so you have to remember that we are not only running in MANY layers, gloves, hats, etc BUT we are also pushing a not so light stroller with a chunk in it :)  we are drawing very near to the day we have to register for the race.  even though it is 8 months away...we have read & heard it fills up very quick!
our happy boy! he is such a trooper riding while daddy & mommy run :)

Daniel in action...notice the snow.

here's to a great run tomorrow!  we will be increasing our distance soon.

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Day 9

we yet again rested.  for some reason we were BOTH worn out and just ready to snuggle up on the couch & watch a movie :).  rest is always good when training!
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Day 8

great day for a run!  we are continuing to do 3 quick miles...increasing our pace.
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Day 7

we rested.
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Day 6

Up and at 'em early!  We hit the pavement first thing this morning (well we did have to feed someone :)), but after that we were out the door.  29 degrees but felt much more like 10 due to the wind...ugh!  we were slightly slower than our previous time.  we both agree that the reasoning for this is because it was first thing & we hadn't eaten (like we had on sunday).  BUT our time is definitely getting better and for that we are happy!  Did another quick 3 miles.  We will be increasing it soon.

So to all you runners out there, tell us what is the hardest part of your run!  we were chatting today and both said that we start & end GREAT but it is the middle of our run that seems to get to us...ugh.  BUT we do persevere!  we're curious to hear from you.

okay we leave you with the cutest (well we think) little guy in his warm clothes :)

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Day 5

Our rest day.  Monday's Daniel is in school from 8:00am till 9:00pm.  This will be our usual rest day until his schedule changes.  It's always good to rest!!

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Day 4

27 degrees & very windy...BRRRRR!  We did another swift 3 miles today increasing our pace drastically! We can both tell it is starting to get somewhat easier and enjoyable.  We love to do things together and running has always been something we love to share with one another. ever since eli has arrived, finding time has been tricky but we are determined!!  speaking of our little man...he was so tired from not getting a nap at church this morning that he slept through the whole run which made both daddy & mommy very happy.  we look forward to that day when he can face forward in his jogging stroller for many reasons: 1. we won't have to push the stroller with the carseat=so much extra weight  2.he can face out & be entertained 3. when we do start to do this the weather will be much warmer outside :).  He is big enough now for us to do this, but the fact that the wind is so strong & it is chilly outside, we keep him in his carset all snug as a bug in a rug! okay off to study for school & coupon :)

Day 3

Today was pretty much a rest day for us.  Daniel did some weights, which we are planning on doing about every other day to compliment our running. I (Magen) decided I should take the day off since I was having a little pain in my hip for some reason. We will be back on the road tomorrow. We are planning on doing 3 miles again. Since we have awhile to train, we wanted to take our time building up mileage so that we don't get burned out or injured. See you here tomorrow!

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Day 2

Today we got out early for another 3 miles in the balmy 14 degree weather.  It was both easier and harder.  The harder part was that we were both a little stiff from yesterday BUT the easier part was we weren't quite as out of breath. We are still working on getting the right clothing to stay warm but not to warm for ourselves and for Eli.

To make this more interesting and for some of those who might be considering joining in...here are what we think some of the BEST running shoes.  They make you feel light on your feet AND I kid you not when we got these snazzy kicks...both of us shed some time from our running.

And here is yet another wonderful invention that helps us with our running!  It'll be 3 years this May that we have had this neat contraption and well...it has been worth EVERY penny & MORE!

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Day 1

We have been talking about it for awhile now and have decided to actually do it. Yes, we are going to run a marathon!!  Depending on when God provides our mission support, we are planning on doing the Chicago Marathon on October 10th of this year (but we would be TOTALLY happy if our support came in and we left before then!)

We started back running today.  It has been awhile since either one of us has run consistently.  So, we started with a quick 3 mile in order not to bite off more than we could chew.  It felt really good to get out there, even though it was in the 20's.  There is something about running that...well in the moment it sometimes is difficult and we feel the need to quit but the feeling we get afterwards is always worth it!!

That is all for now, but we will be trying to update daily on our progress so be sure to check back!

Eli's ready for his run today!