Week Six Training Complete

When I started running in January, I could barely, and I mean BARELY jog a mile.  Then by April I got to the three mile mark and I thought I was going to die.  Light headed feelings with spots in my vision as I passed the 3 mile mark.  Now, that's a warm-up.

For how many miles I log (over 20 per week), I should look freaking amazing.  I should be able to slip into size four jeans like the celebrities that boast they only run for exercise.  Nope.  I have lost one pound in the last two weeks.  I have altered my diet to include more protein and raw vegetables, reduced my sodium, consumed fewer carbohydrates, cut sweets to twice a week and halved the portion size, and cut out most dairy.  THIS SHOULD WORK!

On that note, I would like to report that in case of famine, I will outlive everyone.  My body holds on to fat cells like Donald Trump holds onto Casino's; way too long, and at a very high price.  The fat says, "No, way, Lady.  We have a long term relationship going here.  Can't we go to therapy at TCBY's or something?"

The foot looks much better.  The bruise from the chicken falling on it, has almost healed.  If I didn't have fast reflexes, I could have broken my foot.  I am lucky it just grazed it as it dove to the floor.  Pain for a moment, but bruises last a while longer.  Especially since I am so pasty white.  I bruise like a peach.

I posted one long walk (3.75 miles), one mid-week run (4 miles), and today's plan is 6 miles.  Saturday I will work up to eight miles.  Monday, I will embark on a new, crazy adventure of a trail running group.  My husband thinks I am nuts, and with all the smoke in the air, I am thinking he may be right.  But, my mind is made up.

Joining the group was a commitment because it came with a fee.  However, I need advise, because surprisingly, I don't know everything.  In the matter of running, I know almost nothing.  I realized this week, as much as I want to do this on my own, I need specific advise on how to place my feet when trail running, is a hydration pack better than a fanny pack, etc.  These may sound stupid, but I am confused.

Until next post, have a great weekend!

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