One week left

Weight: 241 (-2, -11 total)


I was very glad to see the 2 pounds come off this week. I feel like I earned it. I didn't miss a day of exercise last week, and I paid much closer attention to my diet. In a way it was a little frustrating - only for the fact that if I was this dedicated from the start I'd be down more than the 11 pounds. Oh well, nothing I can do about that now.


I'm feeling really good right now. I kind of feel like I reached a crossroads this week and went down the right road. I've felt like this before, but it's a little different this time. I'm actually looking forward (gasp!) to exercising every day. I've noticed the changes that are the result of a more diligent weight lifting effort. I definitely feel stronger and can actually see and feel the results. I've lost weight before, but I've never done it conjunction with lifting weights at all. I also feel better already about my running. Maybe it was buying the 10K training app - maybe I need that app reminding me and ordering me when to run/walk. I think subconsciously I am transferring the responsibility of running to the app and not keeping it to myself. Not sure if that makes sense or not, but if I follow the app then I'm not in charge of telling me when to run or walk. It's always been too easy for me to say "WALK NOW"... Now I'm not doing it. The Couch to 5K app was great for me. I was much more dedicated and focused when using that. Now that I'm doing the 10K app I feel the same.


The Warrior Dash is on Saturday. I think I'm ready. I harbor no illusions of running it in a half hour or even 45 mins. I have a goal in my head to finish in under an hour. I have no idea if that is realistic or not, but that's the goal. Physically I feel stronger than I've ever felt. My cardio is probably not where I'd like it to be, but I think I'll be okay and able to run the segments between the obstacles. I did do some of my run today on grass and it was much more difficult than running on the road. That will be a little bit more of a challenge.


My goals for this week are: Drink a lot of water. Go to the gym on Monday and Wednesday. I will run on Tuesday and Thursday. Friday I will likely just take off. I am planning to go to a concert Friday night, in Philly. Dumb luck that it's the night before Warrior, but I had the concert tickets before signing up for the race. There's a chance I'll just eat the ticket and skip the show, but I haven't decided yet. Either way, I won't be drinking on Friday night, that's for sure. I'm going to try and eat healthy all week and then hope for the best.


I don't know if I'll be updating before Saturday, but I will definitely write a summary of the day next Sunday, assuming I survive and don't drown in a puddle of mud, or self-cremate myself leaping over a wall of fire. We are planning to leave around 8:30 Saturday AM. It'll be a long day, but I'm really excited for it. And I'd be even more excited if I could raise another $90 by Saturday. That will allow me access to a private shower, more free food and beverages, and most importantly will allow me to reach my goal of $250 for St. Jude Children's Hospital. If you can donate anything at all, please do. As I mentioned before, I'll buy you a beer next time I see you! Thanks for all your support. And thanks to my friends who do read this blog. I know its not the most interesting blog in the world, but I appreciate you allowing me to humor myself. And all of the words of encouragement really do mean a lot. This should be fun!

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