Day 103

I know that I have been MIA lately. Unfortunetly, I let my training slow done due to a few different reasons. However I am back on track.

I did not end up doing the Harbor run. I just was not ready.

Taking a trip to Fleet Feet (a great but be it overpriced) was exactly what I needed to get my butt in gear. That and all of the attention from people over my weight loss. It is frustrating; I am happy that people notice, but I am sensitive so when people say, "you look so amazing/great/etc"., I just keep thinking gee, did I really look that horrible before? I just feel the scrunity with these people. Because I am in a lull with my weight at the moment, I feel I am dissapointing people that the weight is not coming off fast enough. Or that if I am bloated due to my period, people will be quick to say, "oh look, she has already gained some weight back". It is truely making me miserable.

So.....anyway, I found another 5K that is about 3 weeks away. The registration has already been submitted and paid for so there is no backing out. The race is Sept 18th in B-ville. Kevin is doing it with me but will probably finish a good 8 minutes before me. I am not looking forward to it, but at least I have a goal to work towards. I think it is exactly the motivation I needed.

So I have just been focusing on running. My YMCA memberships starts back on 9/20 so I really look forward to getting in some cross training.

This post sounds really whiny, but it is how I feel at the moment. :-(

Day 85

Okay, I know it has been over a week. The post race blues has lifted and now I am on the back to school August manic pace. It happens every year, where I cycle into mania in mid-August, early September. This started the year Abbie went into Kindergarten. Year year I say that I won't let it get me, but it always does.

With that said, I am still working out at least every other day. One enjoyable thing I have been doing is taking my beloved doggie out to state land and running with her. It is great exercises for both of us and the scenery is pretty. I am running more and biking less. Kevin and I are doing the Inner Harbor 5k run in two weeks so I guess I am focusing on that for now. I have started a running log so that I can keep track of my progress. I am up to a 5.3 pace down to a 4.2 pace for about 60 minutes.

I have great news~I now have a training partner for next year's Iron Girl! My good friend Holly is going to do it with me. To hold her to it, I took her picture and posted it. I met her 4 years ago when our boys when to pre-k together. She also works at the Y, so I get to see her there as well. Thanks Holly~I really think we are going to rock it!

Day 73

Wow, I have been in a funk. I guess it is the post race blues. I am totally lacking energy and just feel like a slug. This past week I have only two runs and a long bike ride under my belt. It did not help that we went out with dinner and wine jazz with friends so I over indulged.

This week will probably not be any better since we are leaving on Thursday for a camping trip. My goal is to start fresh on the 9th and continue to work hard.

On a positive note, I beat my personal bike time by 10 minutes. 52 minutes for 9.3 mile. I realize I have a long road ahead of me, but at least it is a start!