A break from monotony

I decided to just relax and take a week off.
I think sometimes I just need to do other things.
I am not one for monotony.
I think that is why I could never have a 'normal' job.
I love being a stay at home mom and homeschooler because we/I can do whatever I want when I want to....and we can change our days depending on how we are doing.

So with his whole marathon training, I am going to have to take time off. I will get my runs in and train, but every month or so I will need to take a break. I am o.k with that. I don't want this to turn into something I 'have' to do, or something that is no longer fun for me.

I went for a run today after a week off though and it felt great. I was ready and I wanted to go...I did not 'need' to go.

Now I look forward to go again in another day.

Excuses Excuses

I missed the mark...poop.

I took 3 days off because Adam was working. I was going to go Monday but Adam decided to take an overtime shift. My Mom came over so I could go for a run...I drank coffee instead. Then I was going to go the minute Adam walked in the door but decided to let him go first before the sun went down.
So...I was going to go this morning.
But...we had an appointment.
Then I was going to go this afternoon...but it was windy and I was cold. O.K that last one is totally my fault.

I'm dissapointed in myself right now...downright dissapointed.

Tomorrow is another day....and Adam is back to work. :(

Mix up long and hard runs

I wanted to get out for a run like I wanted a hole in the head...o.k it was not quite THAT bad but you get the idea.

But...I made the commitment to get out 3 days a week and I knew that this was my only shot to make the goal this week. I also knew I would have three days off as it would be impossible to make it out till Monday.

So...out the door I went. I just went 10 minutes out, and 10 back. After 3 minutes I decided to turn the run into what I call a CARBON run. That is where I run hard for the 10 minutes to exercise my lungs and push myself.

It worked and I felt great.

Adding shorter, harder runs between your long runs helps to increase your stamina for those longer runs. You can't exercise your lungs and make them more efficient if you can't talk the entire time.

So mix it up.

On the Menu Today

This is what we are eating today....

Breakfast

Harvest crunch with Soy milk
Yogurt

Snack
Homemade Rasberry/lemon muffins
Pear

Lunch
Homemade Butternut Squash and Apple soup
Homemade bread

Supper
Rice
Green Beans
Curried Chicken

Sick but Strong willed

I am managing to get out for my runs, but I've now been ill for several days. I NEED to get outside. If I don't discipline myself to at least get out the door when I'm a little under the weather, it will make it a lot more difficult to accomplish the more intense marathon training.

so....today I am headed out for a jog/walk for 10mins out...10mins back.

I can do this...I am worth it...right?

Doing it Together

Ran with my husband today. That as always was very enjoyable. There are two things we both love that brings us together...Sports and coffee shops.
When we get to do one or the other together we are happy campers.
The run felt good today, however I can feel my knee again. As soon as nicer weather comes I will have to cross train with the bike for sure.
For now I will just take it easy and stick to just getting out the door three times a week.

Step Two...first runs

I've begun the first phase of the actual training....getting out the door. Baby steps...

I am going to run three days a week for 6 weeks. I am not focusing on length or speed. Just whatever I feel like that day. I need to adjust to my husbands new shift schedule, and so I need to play with my days a little. If I can accomplish this first small goal, I will feel much more confident about starting the intense training later on.

Today felt o.k. I'm a little tight and 5 kms what good enough for me.

Smaller goals

My friend Sara reminded me today that now I've picked the Marathon, I also need to set up smaller goals for myself.

I am going to look for smaller races 5km/10km around here and do a few of them. This will help me to get in the running mood and really boost my confidence and motivate me to keep running. A reminder that the hard work is paying off will be nice.

So I guess I should include that step in my list.

AT this point my small goals are just to get out for a run at least three times a week. I have to wait until my husband is home from his course until I can do that.

I pick him up today!!! yay!!