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.

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

Workout:

• Type: Run
• Date: 12/31/2007
• Time: 12:00:00
• Total Time: 00:30:00.00
• Distance: 3.25 miles
• Average Pace: 9:13.85/mile

I ran today - it’s been so busy lately I haven’t made myself run as much as I’d like.  Well, that’s changed.  It’s a new year and I’ve made it a chance to reinforce some of my goals.  I’ll be running every work day and Saturdays. 

Today’s run went well.  I listend to my ipod and ran along.  Tomorrow I’ll be running outdoors and that makes me nervous.  Chris said he’ll run with me though.  I know I live in a safe neighborhood, but bad things happen everywhere.  I don’t like wasting my energy on worry while I’m running.

Now, I hope this gatorade (potassium) I’m drinking is going to help with this massive leg cramp I developed.  It’s a mean one. 

Workout:

• Type: Run
• Date: 12/11/2007
• Time: 08:30:00
• Total Time: 00:30:00.00
• Distance: 3.5 miles
• Average Pace: 8:34.29/mile

I went into work late to try to sleep a little bit extra. I have a touch of a cold but decided to run this morning anyway. I hope the natural fever my running caused helps me to get over this thing quicker.

I had a harder time running the 3+ miles I ran this morning than I did the 6 miles I ran on Sunday. I’m just not feeling well - but, hopefully this cold goes away soon. I think running will help it to move on!

Music didn’t help me run today - I ran on pure will. Hopefully tomorrow I’ll feel better and my run will go a bit smoother. Needless to say, I’m glad I at least ran today.

Workout:

• Type: Run
• Date: 12/09/2007
• Time: 15:00:00
• Total Time: 00:50:00.00
• Distance: 6 miles
• Average Pace: 8:20/mile

I ran this afternoon - Christina Aguilera and her (old) cd Stripped helped me through.  I knew I was running pretty fast for the weight I’m at right now, but it felt good.  I wonder if once I drop more weight I’ll be even faster!  I hope so - and if science is right then I will be.

I decided no South Beach Diet - just train hard and eat healthy!