Easy

Went to the gym today intending to do Yoga and get in a good long run. And I did.

I ran 7.08 miles and it was easy.

I could have kept running. There were two reasons I stopped.

1. I got runners tummy (also know as the "Runners Trots" but thats yucky so I don't call it that) and had slow down for a little while, this was around 6.20. I could have pushed through longer and eventually it would have gone away. Of all the things that you suffer through when you run long distances (bloody toes, cramps, fatigue, ect) runners tummy is the worst for me. I've always had a really sensitive stomach since I was a little girl. I hate when my stomach is upset.
And 2. Davey and the boys were waiting for me at home and I already did 45 min of Yoga plus the 97 min run. That's a long time. Aren't they awesome? I just love them.

I am in love with "The Zone". It's a point when you run where you don't feel anything but adrenaline, and you feel like you could go forever. You run harder and stronger. It's amazing!

I can't believe, that me, a Curvy Housewife, that couldn't run 1/2 a mile when I started this journey, and couldn't run over 1 mile 5 months ago with out stopping and walking, can now run 7 miles, with out walking, and it was easy.

Yes, I've ran 8 miles with out stopping, and 10 miles with out walking at all, and I did a 1/2 marathon, but I wouldn't say any of those were easy. This 7 miles, pshhhh. It's got nothing on me. Booya! And that's how I control you BODY! You don't control me anymore, and you haven't in a long time. So get on board.

Do you get runner's tummy? What's your easy mileage? I want to know :)

Fresh Start

A "fresh start" to my dieting or eating plan use to be a regular thing. I use to have this thing where I couldn't start again if I blew it unless it was a Monday or a 1st of the month. I would binge guiltlessly until then. I haven't had any "fresh starts" in a while, even though I haven't been tracking my points (sad to say). But I have been watching fat intake due to gallbladder, and I still train and exercise, and certainly no binging.

I have been struggling with tracking for almost 2 months now. I know this is why I have not been losing, because when I track and really stick to my points, or calories, I lose! YOU can lose weight with out exercise, and you can't lose weight with out keeping track of your food. You must read it here: I absolutely love this post from Kelly, It's about the Food. Of course, with Christmas coming, I have been very busy shopping, hosting family, ect. I can specifically remember the last several New Years eves, eating and celebrating, and excited what the next year would hold, always in hopes of me reaching my goal weight.

I've decided to give myself a new fresh start. I am taking this last 10 days of December and enjoying the season and NOT feeling guilty. I'm going to refocus and refresh my desire to track. I look forward to starting resuming WW again on the 1st, and my weigh in's on Fridays. I've always liked weigh in on Friday because then Friday or Saturday I can use my weekly points and it doesn't effect the scale.

I look forward to 2011 and all it holds. I will I hope to reach goal. But I will not put a stamped due date on 140 like I have so many times in the past. But I will say I am focused and ready to track and stay faithful and keep training and being active and see what results I will reap.

I am proud that though this season is busy, I have still been active. In fact.... today I RAN 7.03 miles!! No that's not a typo.. I really ran that far!! 7.03! Whoo! I had to stop to pee twice, and once to cut my toenail because it was cutting my other toe and making it bleed. Other than that, no stops and no walking! 1 hour 34 mins. I put that run off all weekend, but finally did it this morning.

I consistently hit a wall at mile 5, and I want to walk so bad. I push through and it gets a little better. My knees and my legs H U R T like no one's business. Next weekend is 7 miles again, the weekend after is 8, then 9 and so on until the half marathon.

In case your wondering... my running schedule looks like this [this is what I TRY for anyways],
Wednesday- short run- 2-3 miles
Friday- Medium run- 4-5 miles
Sunday- Long run-7 miles, 8 miles, 9 miles, until 13 miles.

Last week I only ran the 1/2 mile on the treadmill [in 5 mins :)]. I felt like I really needed to rest after the 12 miles I did on foot in Santa Monica. I am still hurting... I need a hot Epsom salt bath! Oh and I will still work hard towards my December goals :)