23 Going On 60

Monday, November 30, 2009

Back to Reality

Training Log
Distance: 2.29
Time: 20:26
Pace: 8:56 per mile

This morning's run was cold, rainy and windy. But, it felt good to get a short run in before they day started. I had 2 and a half days off of work last week, so it was kind of tough to get back into the swing of things this morning. It is hard to believe that in only three weeks we will be heading home for Christmas!

I'm looking forward to a cold (but clear!) 3 mile run in the morning!

Sunday, November 29, 2009

Lazy Sunday

Training Log
Distance: 3.05
Time: 28:08
Pace: 9:13 per mile

Today's run was slow and steady, but one of those runs where you feel like you could run forever. I hope I have a lot of runs like that in my training, because at the end of the April I know when I'm at mile 20 of 26.2, the 6.2 remaining miles will feel like forever.

I've decided to stop posting my food log here. It has served its purpose, and I now know the usefulness of keeping a food log. I will continue to keep a log, but I just won't post it here. Plus, it will probably get embarrassing as the holidays approach and cookies, brownies, cakes, pies, etc. are flowing in abundance. I will still maintain self-control, but I want to enjoy the time with family and friends and share in the treats that are only available once a year.

Chad and I saw The Blindside this afternoon. It was a really good movie, pretty funny actually, but it wasn't the tearjerker I imagined it to be. I teared up more in one of the previews with Brendan Fraser than I did during the whole movie! But, I give it two thumbs up and do recommend it.

Saturday, November 28, 2009

Saturday

Training Log
Distance: 2.29 miles
Time: 20:28
Pace: 8:56 per mile

Food Log
Breakfast: oatmeal with peanut butter and banana; coffee
Snack: small bowl of Golden Grahams
Lunch: double cheeseburger, small Diet Coke
Dinner: 1 piece grilled chicken, green beans, mashed potatoes
Dessert: 3 cookies

This morning was a cold run - 30 degrees outside with a 24 degrees wind chill! I had to break out the gloves and running tights for this one. It felt good to get back outside and to get back to running. I had so much energy after running this morning...I've missed the endorphin boost!

Friday, November 27, 2009

Thanksgiving Hangover

Training Log
Rest
(...chest pain has improved, so I will run 2 miles tomorrow morning!)

Food Log
Breakfast: bagel with cream cheese; milk
Snack: grande non-fat latte; slice of pumpkin bread
Lunch: Taco Bell fresco bean burrito; order of nachos; cheesy gordita crunch
Dinner: hot sandwich on ciabatta: cream cheese, pesto, turkey, and tomato; Harvest Cheddar Sun Chips; unsweet iced tea

I woke up this morning still full from yesterday's afternoon meal. It has been a pretty relaxing day. I went to a few stores this morning, but tired quickly of the insane crowds and even more insane lines. I saw a girl in the mall with a crossbow on her shoulder, and that's when I knew it was time to leave.

I had Taco Bell for lunch, which was perfect food for the day after Thanksgiving. It was a nice day - cold, but sunny - so I took Emma out to the dog park to let her burn off some energy. Once we got back from the park, I read the latest issue of Better Homes and Gardens (which always makes me feel terribly inadequate) and got all of my Christmas lists together. I can't believe that in only three weeks we will be headed south for Christmas!
Trying to get all of my Christmas stuff organized