Running Totals for 27 Jan 10

Well it has been a couple of days since my last run and I could come up with some excuses why I didn't run but really for me they would just be excuses. So I have to ask forgiveness for myself that I will do better from now on. I need to keep this thing going because I know what it can look like if I get off track and I will find myself back in the 280's. And nobody wants that!! It was a very nice night for running and I almost missed it. I laid down with Bella because she was having a hard time falling asleep and I fell asleep before she did. But thank goodness for curious Evie who pounced on me to wake me back up. So I got up, got ready, and hit the streets. Tonight I got in 6.55 miles, burned 987 calories, and it took me 81 minutes to get it done. Not pretty but at least I got out the door tonight. Until next time...

Running Totals for 24 Jan 10

Well since I didn't run yesterday I thought I needed to hit the streets tonight to make up for it. Since I only got in 25.24 miles last week I feel like I have cheated myself the past couple of weeks only putting in 25 miles. So I will kick it up this week and get in my 30+ miles to reach my 120 mile goal for the month. Starting Feb. 1st it is time to get serious about losing this weight and eating healthier. Tonight's run wasn't so bad but it wasn't great either. I ran 6.4 miles, burned 892 calories and it took me 71 minutes. Happy Running! Until next time...

Running Totals for 22 Jan 10

Well today's run is what runs should feel like. It was my best run of the week by far. It reminds me of why I love running. Just one more day this week and I should get my 30 miles. I am on track to get my 120 miles for the month if I get in another 30 next week. My mileage is on track, now if I can get my weight loss on track I might have something here. I will have to work on that. Today I ran 6.4 miles, burned 915, and it took me 68 minutes. JUST RUN!! Until next time...

Running Totals for 21 Jan 10

Well today's run was the toughest run in a long time. I just didn't have any energy to run at all. I was trying to think of what is the difference of when I run in the morning and at night. And the answer is food! I don't eat before I go run in the morning and when I run at night we have dinner at least an hour before I go run. So with that said I will need to eat something in the morning before I hit the streets. I think my shoes are finished. I have to wait until we get taxes back before I can get a new pair though. We should have our taxes back by the 29th of this month, so not too much longer. Today I ran/ walked 6.22 miles (barely), burned 916 calories, and it took me an astronomical 76 minutes to complete. The positive thing about today's run was at least I did it, and that's it!! Until next time...

Running Totals for 20 Jan 10

Well I was going to get another run in tonight but I think that might be over doing it just a little bit so I will stick with my one run from this morning. It's still early in the new year running season and one run a day right now is plenty. My weight this morning was 259.4, so at least I am back in the 250's. At least until I weigh tomorrow morning. I am trying something new tomorrow. I am going to prepare all my meals for the next three days. That way I take out the guess work of what I will be eating. I think preparation will be key to staying away from the junk. This morning I got in a 6.25 mile run/walk. It was a VERY nice day today, in the low 70's. So needless to say I was dying of heat while I was running but it felt so good. I burned 1,015 calories during my run and it took me 74 minutes to complete. It was good to get outside in the sunshine and run for once. Normally I run at night so it was a nice change of pace. JUST RUN. Until next time...

Running Totals for 18 Jan 10

Well after a couple of days off due to hip flexor problems I will take this week a little more slowly than last week. It seems that my body doesn't respond well to the extra 15 lbs. I put on since my last heavy run load. So with that said I need to really pay attention to my body and WALK MORE when my body needs it. There is nothing wrong with walking and I have to get used to telling myself that. We will see how this week goes. I still plan on doing 20-30 miles this week. The mileage isn't the problem, it's how I get those miles that I leave myself open to possible injuries. And injuries mean that I can't run. Now for the serious part, my eating habits. I am about to do a serious overhaul to what I am putting in my body this week and it starts today. I am working on drinking water only from here on out. I am going for 1 gallon a day to keep my system properly flushed and hydrated. Or at least that is the majority of the fluids I will be taking in from now on. I am finding out that it isn't easy to down a gallon in a day but if I stick with it, it should get easier. No more soda!! I figure there isn't anything good that comes from it so I don't need it. I will also be eating 6 smaller meals a day and I will try to keep my calories around 2,200. I need to fix my diet RIGHT NOW!! I weighed in at 261.6 today and I am not happy about that. I will start to weigh myself everyday from here on out. Tonight I ran 6.38 miles, burned 916 calories, and I went for 70 minutes. It is time to get serious about this. Until next time...

Running Totals for 14 Jan 10

Well another very sore run is in the books. My bones are not used to running in cold weather and the last few days have been killer. It won't last forever but getting through these cold days are going to be tough. As long as I just persevere I should be fine and better for it. Not a lot going on today. Went and picked up some BSN Syntha-6 Protein & some Animal Pak Vitamins to start supplementing a little bit when I begin eating clean. Which is going to happen really soon. The week is progressing pretty well, I am feeling a little sore over the past couple of days. I cut my speed back a little bit to see if that helps with the aches and pains. I guess we will see. Today I ran 6.01, burned 816 calories, and I went for 65 minutes. I hope everyone is being consistent with their own personal workouts and getting in exercise where they can. Every little bit helps. JUST RUN! Until next time...