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Becoming a Runner: Challenge Complete!

I’m finished! I did it!  I completed my 30-Day Beginner’s Running Challenge, and am only about 2 weeks late in reporting it to you (we've had a crazy couple of weeks in the Newman household, so please don't hold it against me)!  It took me a little more than 30 days to complete… More like 44, but who’s counting, right?  I’m a little disappointed that it took me longer than the intended 30 days, but I’m still so proud of myself for making the decision to change my lifestyle and to make myself a runner.  I feel better about myself, I have more confidence in my abilities, and I truly enjoy running now. In the end, it took me 6 weeks (and 2 days) to complete my challenge.  Going into Week 6, I had 5 runs to finish.  I only ran 3 days that week, which is why it took me 2 days into Week 7 to complete the remaining 2 runs. Here’s what I did for Weeks 6 and 7 (January 25 – February 2): Day 36 (1.25.15): Rest Day 37 (1.26.15): Rest Day 38 (1.27....