Today is officially my 2nd Runniversary!!!! I have been a runner for two years now and I’m very proud of that. Running was never an activity that I enjoyed, but if you know me personally or read my blog you now that it has come to be many things to me, including a personal, physical challenge and a creative outlet. I’ll be honest, one of the things that brought me to running was the technology. I’m a bit of a feedback freak and Nike’s gadgets for tracking information, allowed me to run outside and still get the info that I craved. It truly won me over. So, to celebrate my competitive nature, here are my stats…
In two years I have gone on 122 runs for a grand total of 94 hours and 40 minutes. I have run 585.25 miles and burned 57,859 calories. Woo hoo!!!!
What’s your favorite form of exercise? Are you a runner? What do you love and have about hitting the pavement? Have I convinced you to start running????
Also, we have a winner for the ARC of IN A FIX by Linda Grimes!!!! Drum roll please…
Congrats to Abigail from All Things Urban Fantasy!!!!!!!!
*COMING SOON* Watch my blog for a chance to win an ARC of Trish Doller’s SOMETHING LIKE NORMAL.
LindaG. says:
Wow! That’s a lot of running. You rock!
My favorite exercise? Hmmm. That’s kind of like asking me what my favorite dental procedure is. There are forms of exercise I dislike less than others, but … Wait, does exercise in the boudoir count? When my heart rate increases, I like a better payoff than blisters on my heels. 😉
Congrats to Abigail! And thanks again to you for sharing your ARC of In a Fix. 🙂
On May 21, 2012 at 8:01 am
Kim says:
Ha! Of course it counts!!!
On May 21, 2012 at 8:10 am
Reina says:
I love running, but I haven’t been able to in years. I have too many problems with my body–back, ankles, knees. So instead I go for low impact stuff like the elliptical or biking outside. Congratulations on your Runnerversary!
On May 21, 2012 at 8:12 am
Kim says:
Awww sorry to hear that you have health issues. I’m doing much better now that I learned how to adjust my stride, but I’m still a frequent flyer at the chiropractor. :o)
On May 21, 2012 at 8:15 am
Amy Dixon says:
Wow, that is weird, I just blogged last week about it being my second year running! I ran my first 5K in May 2010 and have been hooked ever since. Besides the physical payoff, I also find that I am able to work out problems with my manuscripts while running. I am competitive too, and have found myself signed up for a half-marathon in the Fall. The most I have done is a 10K so it will be a challenge, but I am up for it!
Congrats on your Runniversary!
On May 21, 2012 at 11:30 am
Kim says:
My favorite kind of weird!!!! You are a rock star–I haven’t done a race yet, but I’d like to try it some time. But I do love the head space that comes with the run. <3 Happy Runniversary!!!!
On May 21, 2012 at 2:49 pm
Emberchyld says:
I see your run stats on twitter and envy you! Two years is awesome!
As for my favorite forms of exercise, you know I love dancing and skating. I love gliding through the air and defying gravity (my coach always says “Enjoy the flight!”) But my latest hamstring injury has had me craving a good run. Who knows? Maybe running is in my future… or it might stay firmly in warm-up category!
On May 22, 2012 at 12:13 am
Kim says:
I’m not a “skater” although classes would be fun. And you know I love dancing so I’m with you. Damn those hammies–they are always being difficult. :o)
On May 22, 2012 at 7:21 am
Karen M, (North Carolina) says:
Hey Kimmie, you are truly amazing. Wish it ran in the family (ha ha). Send me a copy of your book (if you can). More power to you. You are inspiration to all who know you.
On May 23, 2012 at 10:27 am
Kim says:
Awww–you’re pretty awesome too! Hope you guys are all doing well. No books available until October 30th! *pouts*
On May 23, 2012 at 12:45 pm
Karen M, (North Carolina) says:
Congratulations on the book publishing!!! Will be in NY next week!!
On May 23, 2012 at 1:55 pm
Kim says:
Yay!!! Will I get to see you at all????
On May 23, 2012 at 2:43 pm
Anita says:
I don’t know if I’m an official runner because I’m slow. 🙂 According to my 10k time, I’m a jogger/runner. But I’m 54, so I’m glad the knees and body can still handle it.
I hope you will continue to get the runner’s high and all the other mental and physical benefits of doing so.
On May 23, 2012 at 6:06 pm
Kim says:
Anita–DO NOT sell yourself short. You ARE a runner! It’s as much about the heart as it is the feet. Way to go!
On May 23, 2012 at 8:57 pm
Erica says:
That is a lot of running! That is so awesome!
I am not a runner at all, I wish I was – Instead my exercise of choice is definitely dance 🙂
On May 23, 2012 at 7:32 pm
Kim says:
I’m a dancer too!!! *squee*
On May 23, 2012 at 8:57 pm
Tracy Bilen says:
Congrats on the Runniversary!
On May 25, 2012 at 9:51 pm
Kim says:
Thank you!!!
On May 25, 2012 at 11:49 pm