Well, it's been a little while since I last posted progress. Maybe that's because I've been procrastinating and allowed some complacency into the picture. Yeah, the move did take a little toll on my workouts. I've been busy getting the house ready (painted) and then moving, then upacking, then getting the old house ready to sell, etc. So I haven't gotten the three runs in the last two weeks, or the cross training days. I did get two 6 milers in in each of the last weeks, so it wasn't a complete waste. My diet on the other hand, has been not so good. Hard to eat healthy when your pantry is in boxes. But I'm getting back into it. I did weigh this past weekend and it was better than I expected. I'm weighed in at 221 which is down a couple pounds from about 3 weeks ago. I need to remember that this is a long process and not to worry when I don't lose 1-2 pounds a week. I also need to not get discouraged when I've had a hectic week and forget why I started this. At this point I'm more than halfway to 200 and running is getting better and better.
I love being able to go running to the park from my front door and not having to drive there. Elliot and I went today and it was beautiful. I've started using an online program to track my workouts called Buckeye Outdoors. It's a great online program to use and if you run or do any other exercise, you should check it out.
I've also been thinking about my races for the year. I'm really looking forward to doing the 3rd annual Phedippidations world wide half marathon this October. It's a race that brings people from all over the world together, and it's free! It's really encouraging to take part in it and hearing all the race reports and cheers on Steve Runner's Phedippidations podcast. There's also a "Kick the Couch 5k." So if you're thinking about picking up this running thing or maybe even thinking about doing a half marathon. Let me know, it'd be really cool to train with people and run with out on this weekend. Think about it! You won't regret it!
www.worldwidehalf.com
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