Ruth and Josha's fifteener challenge

On the side bar, you can see that I added a Nike+ challenge that Ruth and I are trying out.  We are combining our runs to reach a short goal of 15 miles.  So, you can keep up with our progress as we get closer to our goal!

My Nike+ run below the fifteener challenge looks weird.  It doesn't look flat across like that actually....not sure why it showed up that way.  It was a jumprope/uphill sprints workout, so it doesn't look that impressive on the stats, but it was tough and good.  

I noticed that Nike is coming out with an armband so that you don't have to have an ipod nano to use the nike+.  I don't know how much it will cost, but I've really liked having my nike+.  So if it isn't big bucks, it might be worth it to those who don't have a nano.  I'll even sew you a little pouch to safety pin to the tongue of your shoe, so you don't have to buy nike+ shoes!  :)

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Ruthie said…
I am loving the challenge posted to the left.. thats cool.. will have to figure out how to do that on mine :)

so.. did you get your workout in yet?
i havent.. but will shortly :)
squats here i come!

:) r
1:26 PM
sauchagirl said…
That's awesome that you guys are doing the challenge together. So you are working on getting your miles and Ruthie's to total 15? I don't know why I didn't understand. Guess the kids fried my brain today.

I'm going to check out Nike.com to see if I can find what you're talking about. I'd love to be able to join in with you guys. (If you'll have me)
4:53 PM
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