Well, after a well deserved week of laziness, half marathon training began again this morning!! In all honesty I should have started yesterday, but as it turns out Gin + Tonic + Dee = Disaster... a fun disaster, but a dehydrated disaster. So, I earned myself six soggy, windy, sloooooowwwww miles today! After a week off, my muscles needed a gentle reminder that this is what we do, so I hit the centennial trail for some rolling hills. Yep, I walked a lot. Yep, I'm good with that!
Random fact - the Huetter rest area is just over 3 miles from my house. Really something I never needed to know :) At one point on my way back I found myself in a deep little valley. It was full of lush greenery and quite gorgeous! I wondered if I had "checked out" when I went thru this area the first time. I could see the sign saying Coeur d'Alene next 5 exits, so I knew I was headed the right way, but this little valley just looked so new to me. I took a second to turn around and see what was behind me... and ahead of me... and behind me... wow! Standing the same spot seeing two very different views... I think they call that perspective! I hope I can remember that moment next time I need it!
I made some decisions on this run. First of all I am joining M in the 2 lbs a week challenge. That girl inspires me SO much! I'm excited to emulate her success in this area! Also, I'm going to avoid alcohol until June 12th. That's my next double digit run! There are many celebrations between now and then, but they are all for people under the legal drinking age, so I think this should be a piece of cake!
While writing this, I got the most awesome text! My best friend had a dream that I became a gym junkie, got super skinny, and so hot! Well dammitjim - I always want my friends dreams to come true! Guess I'll have to see what I can do about this one :)
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Hey Dee - I have been losing 2 to 3 lbs a week since March 28th now. I'm eating protien and dairy and vegetables and not hungry and LOVING it - I'm also eating oat bran and all is low fat. To me it is somewhat of a miracle. Now Kyle is doing it and the pounds are dropping too. Lots of chicken and making myself eat breakfast which seems to be key for me. I am still drinking beer though - just can't give that up!
I have started the couch to 5k thingy numerous times. I only get to week 4. Dang it!
Soooo, I'm proud of you. I can't imagine running a halfsie. I mean, I can imagine it, but that is all I do...just imagine. Yay you!!
Maybe after I have this baby I can use you as inspiration to actually do it myself. :)
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