Marathon Melissa

I’ve been steadily dealing with family ’stuff’, schoolwork, and work work for the past who knows how long… I’ve neglected my running - and its seriously time to put a mox nix on this behavior. I’m hoping to go for a run tonight and then one tomorrow morning, and the next and the next - and so on. I’m not going to post my mileage now because I want to feel rewarded when I post it and know that I’ve aleady done it!

Eating wise I’ve been pretty lax lately. Not good for a recovering heavyweight. Okay, I wasn’t huge or anything but I definitely let myself get out of control for a while. Luckily, I haven’t gained any weight in the past 2 months or so - but I haven’t lost either. I was losing pretty steadily too.

So, today is a new day - this hour is a new hour. Here I go, I’m more determined and not allowing the excuses to build anymore. Everyone has their ’stuff’ and why do I time after time, punish myself by revoking my running privileges? I do it every time I get down! Geez Louise!

Well, be back later.

Runner Gets Homeless On Right Track

This was such a good article.  My friend Mandi sent it to me.  I already passed it on to my boss (who got chill bumps from it) and now I think I should pass it on to you.

I’d like to think that I’d do something like this, but I doubt I would.  I have a terrible fear of danger and I can’t even imagine running outdoors in Philly.

Happy Reading!

Update: Last night for dinner, I had breakfast.

2 small pancakes w/ sugar free syrup
1 piece of sausage
1 egg white

…and it was GOOD!

I have not been a very good girl. I must have had about

6 cups of coffee today
2 cups of green tea!

Still, could not sleep in my bed last night. I’m running on caffeine! The stress factor should be relieved some by tomorrow evening…and then I will sleep just in time for the wedding I have on Friday.

Not sleeping really affects my running, my desire to run, my actual pace, and my comfort level while running. I know I shouldn’t be ready to fall asleep while running but there’s not much sense in me struggling through a ½ hour run either. It’s no marathon! Relief is in sight!

Chris and I headed to dinner tonight with friends. Actually ordering healthy is a pretty big struggle for me. I’ve become a big fan of getting whatever I like (within reason) and cutting it completely in half. My friends often tell me how proud they are of me for doing things like that. Some of them have even caught on and passed it to their family members and friends. They think I’m some kind of genius but I always tell them that I most likely read it somewhere!

I think that tomorrow night will be my next run. I guess I’ll do about 30 minutes or so. Hopefully, I’ll eat a good meal and hit the sheets tonight! I’m ready for Friday.

So far (and yes, I’m a creature of habit!):

>6 cups of coffee
2 cups of green tea

Kashi Heart to Heart Raisin Spice Oatmeal

Spinach & Broccoli Salad w/ Craisins & Quarter sized Garlic Bread
Dressing: Lighthouse Blueberry & Pomegranate Vinaigrette

Sugar Snap Peas

Maybe an apple a tad later and who knows what I’ll eat tonight!

I’ve consumed:

2 cups Black Coffee
2 cups Bigelow Organic Green Tea
1.5 Liters Water
1 Propel Invigorating Water

Large Broccoli & Spinach Salad w/ Craisins
Dressing: Lighthouse Blueberry & Pomegranate Vinaigrette

1 Fuji Apple
Snack Baggie size serving of Sugar Snap Peas

Kashi Heart to Heart Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

I don’t eat breakfast. Sorry folks, I know, I know…it just doesn’t work for me. It really doesn’t. I never even ate breakfast when I was in school. Now, on the weekend and if I don’t have anything to do - I’m all for an omelet… I usually save those for dinner though.

I decided I’m going to keep track of what I eat, not for diet purposes - but for nutritional purposes. I do better on less calories. I’m not sure what it is about me, but I do. I like running in the morning better than I do at night. I’ve just decided…I’m taking super care of my body.

So, tonight I will be running.

I couldn’t get my butt out of bed this morning. I haven’t slept in my bed in 5 nights now. Some family stuff has my nerves up and I can’t seem to lay down in the bed without getting all anxious… So, I’ve been falling asleep reading or watching TV on the couch… and staying there. It will be better soon. We all go through stressful times in life. I know the couch is not an ideal sleeping spot. Husband has to be at work at 6 a.m. though and I can’t disturb him. When its dark and I’m nervous I have to wake people up and talk it out. Ask my dad!

Workout:

• Type: Run
• Date: 04/01/2008
• Time: 19:00:00
• Total Time: 00:30:00.00
• Distance: 3.25 miles
• Average Pace: 9:13.85/mile

It’s been a while! I’ve been getting healthy. In case you’re wondering what I mean, I had a few medical thingies go on and now I’m all better. I’m back to sweating 365 days a year! Last time I posted, I believe it was the 1st day Konamoxt switched to Sweat 365. I really love the new look! I’m glad that the ol’ community has expanded all the while keeping the good ol’ boys (girls included).

So, I’m really wanting to run the NYC Marathon in the fall. I’m certain that I have every ability to do so. I’m not heading out there to beat a certain time, although I would like to run a good pace, I mainly want to accomplish a life goal, like Little Liz just did.

On Monday, I’ll start riding my bike to work again. In case you didn’t know, I hate cold weather. It hasn’t been so bad…but I just can’t wait until it gets warmer. I’m also planning on running 6 days a week. It would be best if I could get my butt out of bed in the morning early. It’s just been hard because I’ve been staying up so late. My sleeping has been way off. I can do it though. I will do it too!

Glad to be back guys! Can’t wait to catch up with you all!