Accountability

Good morning!
I started my official marathon training last week.  And I was able to complete all the runs and more!  Yippee!

Mon - Early morning 3 miles around the hood.

Tues - LONG run 11.26 around downtown.  It was a beautiful day!  I even remembered to take a few pics.

Looking down Main Street to the harbor.

View of Eastport from Naval Academy



Thursday - Morning 5.7 miles (7 miles was the plan but it started pouring so I had to cut it short).

Sunday - 7.89 miles around the beach.  I think I will count this one as my long run for this week.

Looking forward to the holiday!!!  Princesses and I have been here at the beach since Friday.  Haven't done too much but its been great fun. Went to a church Christmas Bazaar Sat morning and meet up with Santa. The weather was so mild Sunday night - we decided to take in the Winterfest of Lights.  It was perfect timing.  No lines - walked right up and got on the trolley.  For the rest of our time here we did lots of parks and playgrounds. 

This morning we are doing some Thxgiving grocery shopping, picking up our turkey and then heading home. Lots to do before Thursday's meal. 

I plan to run a local turkey trot Thursday AM to make run for all the yummy food and drink!  I haven't done one in years.  Really excited about it.  Are you doing a turkey trot this year?  Have a wonderful week!

Races, Races, Races

Good evening!

I have officially caught the Rock-n-Roll bug!  So far I have registered for the New Orleans FULL (yes - you read that correctly- I AM INSANE!) and the DC 1/2.  And I just found out they are offering $20 off any race if you sign up before 11 pm tonight.  I just can't pass this deal up!  But what race???  I am considering Savannah but after all the negative reviews - I think it would be best to pass till they get their act together.  Considering Phillie.... or maybe I should go all out and do San Diego (expensive! hotel and air) HMMMM...  I don't want to make a rash decision so I'll have to get cooking on some research (travel costs) before making a final choice.

Running is going much better the last week or so.  I've upped my carbs and I think made the difference.  I've been low carb for SO long (~2 yrs) it totally took a toll on me.  I feel ten times better - no fatigue, feel ready to run long, just so much more energy!  Amazing how a piece of bread or two a day can make all the difference.  And I'm feeling OK with it - I thought I might freak out a bit but with significant change in my energy levels there's no denying the deficiency.

Work is good.  Went from two to three days.  I'm having a hard time adjusting to that additional day.  May have to go back to two....  I don't seem to get caught up.  I'm not able to get everything done in those two days.  I use one for my long runs/hard core exercise and the other for errands.  Still not enough time.  I am in awe of all the working moms who pull it together!  They are my heroes! 

Been thinking of the blog a lot.  Have a ton of ideas for posts...  just need to fit it in with everything else!  HA!

Have a great night!