Not so great day
Mood:  lazy
I copped out today, big time. I didn't run, didn't go to the gym, and ate like a pig.

My right foot gave me a twinge last night, and I'm a little concerned about that. It first caught my attention several weeks ago when I was leg pressing some obscene amount (450 lbs?) I don't know if I hurt it then or if it was just a symptom of something cumulative from running. At any rate, since then I stopped doing large weights on leg press. Actually, I'm not doing leg press at all these days, having switched to squats. Still, occasionally I'll feel that twinge in my foot. I sure hope it's nothing serious. It doesn't happen often, but I'll be watching it. Anyhoo, that was my excuse for not running this morning. That and just feeling tired when I woke up.

I didn't go to the gym, because I wanted to make sure everything was ready for hubby and daughter to leave on time, which they did.

But now I'm panicking, because I'm supposed to have an 8 mile run on Saturday, and I've only had two runs this week. I'm supposed to have a rest day before a long run, too. Maybe I should just save the long run for Sunday. The only problem there is that I need to get to church nice and early. Gaaaa! Okay, new plan: get to bed at a reasonable time Saturday and make sure to get out of the house for my run bright and early. If I run at 11:00 pace I should be able to cover 8 miles in an hour and a half, getting me home in plenty of time. I'm just scared that if I don't go Saturday I won't go Sunday. Sigh.

I need to do some soul searching about that January Disney Marathon, too. I'm all registered for it, but I'm scared now. Last week's abyssmal long run (copped out after only 6 mi because of knee pain) has me wondering if I'll be able to build up to 26.2 without seriously injuring myself. Heck, I'm starting to wonder if I'll even be able to make the half marathon I'm training for in September. Logically I know that after spending a week in the car and not doing any kind of exercise, I should not have started out with a long run.

And then there's the money issue. I don't want to go to Disney World without the kids.

Eating was terrible today, too. It started out okay, with hot multigrain cereal and half an omlette. But then I had a mountain of popcorn, pistachios, french fries for lunch, a home made bagel, more crap... too many carbs and fat, not enough protein. I feel stuffed and yet am craving more food. I'm petrified I'm gaining my fat back, and all I want to do is eat.

I'm wondering if it's not too late to go out for a run.

I'm caffeinated, too. That's probably contributing to my crappy mood and disorganized thinking.

If it weren't so early in the month I'd think I was PMS-ing. These are classic PMS feelings I'm having.

If there were someone to look after the kids I'd definitely be going out for a run right now.

Birth of a Blog & Week 8 training for Montour Trail 1/2 Marathon
Mood:  cool
Well after a year of having my weight loss website up I've decided it's time to add a blog.



Today's running: 3 mi
Total miles on shoes: 135 mi

I had a hard time prying myself out of bed, and didn't start running until 7:00. I've no idea how fast I ran--I realized I've been stressing too much over this, and really don't need to push my pace. Right now I'm just trying to build up miles injury free. To that effect I'm making sure to walk a full half mile before stretching and then start counting my miles from then. I'm going to force myself to take more walking breaks on my long runs. It will make my overall pace slower, and I'm just going to accept that. It is much more important to me to finish the 1/2 marathon than to finish it quickly. If I come in last, so be it! I noticed something interesting: my quads, which had been aching from Monday's squats, were pain free while running. As soon as I slowed to a walk to cool down, however, they started hurting again. Go figure!

I cut my gym workout short today, leaving after pilates and skipping my ham/ab workout. If I really want to I can do it at home, but I doubt I will. I still have to get meals ready for hubby and #1 daughter--they are heading out tomorrow for the Northeast Mycological Federation wingding going on this coming weekend. I can't remember if hubby is giving a talk or not.

Still, if I'm going to take the rest of the kids to Kennywood tomorrow, I'd better do the workout today. Then again, I could go to the gym tomorrow before the amusement park. They'll be open all day. It's not like I need to be there when the gates open.

Eating today is not so good. I started out with my run, then had a protein shake (should have gotten in a fruit after the run for glycogen replacement) after gym had two low fat string cheese and a nectarine. Later had some cereal with milk, then protein bar and Too Many mini pretzels. Planning on tacos for dinner.

I need to get some veggies and more fruit in there. Bought green peppers at grocery store and will cook some up with zucchini. I also intend to raid the garden for some candy (cherry tomatoes)