getting into half.

this is week #5 and that means this week is the halfway point for my 10wk goal. i'm very proud of the progress i've made so far. this week is also my cross-training week, which i like because it gives me the "change up" i like.  as of last week, my total miles is at 39.14.  not too shabby for me!
i finally ordered new shoes today and they should be here in the next day or so.  (thank you zappos!)
oh and i don't know if i shared this or not, but since i started running over 7 months ago, i've been chewing gum while i run. i've found that it helps regulate my breathing. weird, maybe? all in my head?  i don't know. either way, i think it's been working for me and thought i'd pass it along as a tip.