Interstate Challenge

So……….I have some HUGE news to share with you guys. I got a JOB! For those who read my last post and for those who know me personally, know I’ve searched with all my heart and soul for a job. It’s basically taken up my life; I stopped running and working out because I spent my afternoons trying to land a 9-5’er. But now that time has come. It’s such a fantastic office and once it’s official I’ll be sure to tell you more about it. All I can say that I couldn’t ask for a better place to work at.

This past weekend I went out and bought some new duds for the office. I can wear jeans to the office! I stocked up on some cute tops and a few pairs of cropped jeggings at Aeropostale (gotta love those BOGO sales). I liked the jeggings better than the jeans because they fit my short frame. I find it a little hilarious that the jeans fall slightly above the ankles on most normal sized girls. However, on me, they fit like a regular pair of jeans.

Now that everything is finally settling down I need to start burning some rubber. My last run was from last weekends post and Iron Girl is this Saturday. Sigh……I am so out of shape too. It’s ok, I guess I’ll just run as much as I can and not over do it. IF I have I to walk then I’ll walk. No PR for me at Iron Girl.

Ya’ll know that I love to travel and I love to run. I just discovered the PERFECT challenge that combines both of my passions (if it included animals it would be a triple grand slam). It’s called the Interstate Challenge.

The rules of the challenge:

Take on the challenge by signing up online.
The cost is $20. After 140 people sign up the cost increases to $25.
Choose to run either a full or half marathon in two different states. You must complete the races through January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013.
They cannot be virtual races.
Log your races here at digitalrunning.com. Your results will be verified with official race results.
Once they verify the challenge was completed you will receive your bright, shiny and totally awesome MEDAL!
Your name will be added to the WALL OF FAME!
View the official rules here

Now the only hard part is picking the race. I really like this challenge because:

You get to explore another state.
You stay fit and healthy while on vacation
Running a community race is different. It’s not some tacky tourist trap. It’s different. In fact that’s what I like the most- you will get to view the authentic, raw version of the neighborhood. You will soak it up like a real local.

One of my FAVORITE states is Tennessee. Joe and I travel to the Volunteer State every year for our annual fall vacation. After I finish this post I am going to Google upcoming races in Nashville.

So, now the question is…..ARE YOU UP FOR THE INTERSTATE CHALLENGE?