The past two COLD mornings have been graced with my (and my running partner's) presence. It's hard to get back into it...but we did it. 6 AM is actually not a terrible time to run, I actually enjoy the peacefulness (when we aren't trying to get run over) and the quiet. Both days I ran 3.9ish miles. It was tough, it was more of a walk-run-walk. My times were still within the 13 minutes that is usual for me when I am running longer. Everything hurts...but that isn't because of running...
For the past 4 days I have been back to the "lifestyle" of no gluten, no sugar, no dairy. I also have been drinking a gallon (or more) of water. Last night...the urge to make tollhouse cookies took over. I made them and ate some dough...I love cookie dough. I then tried to eat a cookie after they were made and it tasted disgusting. I also tried to eat M&M's and some other crappy food...I guess I was hungry, or bored, or in my "habit". Today the inflammation in my knee was terrible. It's what happens when I eat gluten. I have felt great for 4 days (don't get me wrong...it hasn't been easy). I also have lost a lot of the swelling as I lost 8 lbs this week.
The weight loss issue is a 10 lbs down, 15 lbs up roller coaster. I get so frustrated because I know what I need to do (more calories out then in) it's just. so. hard. I lose, I gain, I lose, I gain. I have lost 55 lbs and have another 40 to go. Starting "again" from where I was for an entire 10 months and then falling off the wagon or going off the rails..whatever you want to call it...it sucks to start again and again and again. I need to do it for me, for my son, for my husband (but most importantly ME)!
Three races this week...I need a sponsor so I can complete my 40 races by the time I get to 40 years..it is expensive for sure! One of the races I am really excited about. It's though Run the Edge and you run 2015 miles for the year. I am on a team of 4...so I have to run 503.75 miles for the year...it will take planning but it's going to be awesome! I also registered for the Shamrock 5K in Baltimore...that's a new one for me...and I look forward to it. I also registered for a 50K Ultra Relay in February. Well, I actually registered for it a while back...but I forgot about it until I was reminded that it is the first week of February in Rock Creek Park...kinda crazy!
So my updated spreadsheet (I love spreadsheets!!) tells me that I am registered or completed a total of 18 races..for last year and this year. I have a long way to go to get to 40 races (and a lot of money!). I still have some races that I haven't registered for and hope that I can register for some cheaper races this summer:)
That's all for now...my plan is to keep on keeping on. I have a lot of support with friends and family encouraging me. It's New Year's Eve and I am spending it with family. I look forward to 2015. I am working on setting realistic goals for myself and focusing on what's important.
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