Hi, this is Debbie Boyles, coach at Mojo for Running with podcast number 71, the 2015 Mojo for Running Challenge.

Welcome to the podcast that is for all runners.

If you've been listening to this podcast for a while, or if you keep up with my Mojo for Running Facebook page,

you know that for a couple of years I've challenged my listeners

with a running challenge for that particular year. It all started by accident in 2013. Since the year was

2013, I thought it would be fun to challenge you to run 13 half marathons in 2013. At the time, I wasn't thinking of any more challenges in future years,

but late in 2013, people started asking me about the 2014 challenge. So, for this year,

I switched it up and challenged you to run 12, 5Ks in 2014. The idea being to switch from working on endurance to focusing on speed.

Many people have completed that challenge, and I congratulate you.

If you're one of those people, I'll be having stickers and magnets made soon,

and you'll be able to order one of each for just $6, which includes shipping.

Just keep an eye on the Mojo for Running Facebook page where I'll post when they're ready.

That brings us to this coming year, 2015.

The 2015 challenge will be to run six 5Ks and six half marathons. The idea being to maintain that edge you've gained

with the 12 5Ks you did in 2014, but to keep working on that speed that you've gained with the 5Ks

and now to see how it transfers into faster half marathon times.

5Ks are great speedwork for halves.

Now, here are the rules.

It must be an official race.

Whether it's the 5K, one of the 6 5Ks, or one of the 6 half marathons,

they have to be official races.

Training runs do not count.

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