On my mind...

I love blogging on my lunch breaks it gives me something to look forward to.  Not to mention the fact that if I did it from home in the evenings we only have the computer hooked up on the big screen and I don't like writing while someone is watching my every word, is that weird?  (I need a laptop!).  Last night's workout was awesome!!!  The only thing that was changed was instead of doing the mile run after I was doing sets of stairs in between sets of weights.  Stayed well below my calorie limits for the day in meals.  The trick I need to stick to is usually I would write down what I ate for dinner in my food log after the fact.  I find that if I log it before I eat it I have to think do I really need those extra calories?  Success!

Today is sprints but it is so cold outside I am going to do 1 mile warm up on the treadmill run sprints in the basketball court then cool down with another mile on the treadmill.  Goal for today is to walk the dog as soon as I get home from the gym I don't care how cold it is.  She is so much happier when I exercise her and I just have to remember how I feel on the days I don't get to exercise and I can't do that to her....   I'm feeling like I'm trying to fight off another cold but don't think I'll actually come down with anything.

Just got a txt from the bf informing me he was going out for some drinks with co workers on Fri.  I reminded him we have a long run on Sat.  Now what I need to remind myself is a) I am not in control of his training and b) he is not in control of my training.  I am going to have faith that he is going out for 1-2 drinks and will still make the Sat. run with me.  HOWEVER, if not I will not let this anger me or affect my own Sat long run I will do what I am scheduled to do with or without him.  Any takers on a bet?  When he started this training I told him most people run around a 4 1/2 hr first marathon with proper training.  He said he'd have that beat and place in his AG.  Then he says ok I won't place but I'll still finish in less than that.  Now it is becoming ok I'm definitely going to finish the marathon.  I hope he does but at this rate neither one of us is doing well in the training.  The difference is I have realized this and am taking owner ship of my shortcomings and catching back up.  We'll just have to wait and see....

My favorite shoes to run in are New Balance I love how they fit my narrow foot and it's an extra bonus that they carry lines made in the US sweatshop free!