Rival

So I've been running a lot lately with the nike+ ipod contraption. Very motivational. I hate to say... this post might be a little negative. But I also must say... I'm quite proud of myself. Not for the negativity, but for my accomplishment!

A little background to the reason for my pride. On nikeplus.com you can upload all of your running information and it keeps track of everything for you: your distance, pace, time, etc. You can also set personal goals or join public challenges. Anyone in the world can join the challenges to try and run the fastest 5k or run the most in 30 days... things like that.

Well, there's this dude from MX city that joins ALL the races. And he runs a lot. He even joins the races that are women specific... like "Women 25-30" or "Go Girls!" He joined the Utah race! So he's become my rival. I refuse to join any challenge he's already part of. Ocassionally, though, he'll join one I'm already running. The funny thing is, he has no idea that he's my arch nike+ rival.

But here's the good news - what I am proud of. Look!



This is one challenge we are both in. Since I can't kick him out, I'll just have to beat him. And look. I am ahead. I've run past Dr Suarez. You know, I bet he's not even a doctor! Doesn't matter, though, as long as I win!