So, I told myself that was okay... and made a deal with myself. Although I very much prefer running at night, I have a lot of summer plans/things to attend during the week nights... so I am trying to go running EVERY morning for 3 miles. This way, not only am I starting off the day right, burning calories and all that, but I'm getting a normal dose of running in every day, and hopefully - this will make my long runs on the weekend just a little bit easier.
This morning, up at 6:40am ... after fighting off the cats (they thought I was waking to feed them at this hour, HA!) and fighting off the sleepy eyes, I put on my running gear, and headed out the door by 6:52am.
I have to say, it's been a while, but I was definitely asleep for the first mile - mile & a half!!! I don't know if that was better or worse, because I really had to concentrate on my breathing, body placement and relaxing more than I usually do.
The next thing I must say, is that there's really nothing like the feeling of being done with running in the morning, showered and fresh afterward, and sitting on the subway with my body tingly still from the workout, and knowing the day is mine, and I don't have to schedule running time in between plans for later.
I ran a bit slower mile (11.2 minute mile instead of the consistent 10 minute mile I've been running lately).. but that's okay. If I can do 3 miles every weekday and the long run on Saturday, I'll be in great shape to train with the team come July. Either that or do Tues - Sunday (so that Mondays are my "off" day)...
Next... getting a nutritionist. I'm finding that it's probably the thing that is preventing me from making some nice leaps forward where my efforts and times are concerned. If you know anyone that's good - please let me know!
Keep cheering me on to run every day this week!!!!!!!!
Peace,
Curly
xo
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http://www.kerigansnutrition.com/media.shtml#print
try this woman - I watch her all the time on public access "Diet diva" She's interesting and seems to be open minded...in other words she won't have you doing atkins or something that is restrictive BUT she will take into account what you eat now and make suggestions to help with the running. Exactly what you're looking for...she may also be able to make suggestions that will help with running but also the exima(spelling?)
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