This week really sucked for me. Everyday I tried to get off from work and go run, it didn't happen. I had to work late every day this week. This sucked because it has really thrown a monkey wrench in my planning for the upcoming Snickers marathon that is now just 2 weeks away. From looking back after getting my Marathon Maniac status, I know that I can physically finish the race and feel good but as for me that is just not enough. I want to finish strong and possibly PR.
I got a chance yesterday to watch and take pictures at our annual Al-Tol 5/15K road race. The race finishes on a large downhill stretch so I decided to lay off this race cause of possible injuries coming down too fast. Also I wanted to put some money back for my marathon trip. It was nice watching everyone coming across and getting new PR's. I just hope I got some great pictures to share with them.
After the race was over with, I got a chance to talk with Deb ( MM # 710 ) about the Snickers race. I told her I was going to try and shoot for a PR and was curious if she thought she might be up for the challenge. This is going to probably be my last race for a couple of months due to wife having back surgery so I am going to lay it on the line. Like Rocky said "Go for it".
A special thanks to Kenny and Stefanie this week for introducing me to Weight Watchers. I was not sure how it was going to work out but it has been easier than I thought. I have not been following it 100% but it has been close. I have found that if I have a little more in the morning, I just need to cut back on the other meals. So far as of this morning celebrating 1 week on the WW, which is so funny that WW is upside down from MM, I have now lost 8 pounds. I am only 7 pounds away from my lowest goal in 3 years since I lost alot of weight and started running. I keep reminding myself that a pound = 1 sec off of your min/mile pace. Now I am off 16 sec/mile from where I was 2 weeks ago.
2 weeks to go to Snickers and alot riding on the shoulders now. Mentally and physically I have alot of questions and now I am starting to have those thoughts run through my mind. I might have taken a break this week on the post but look out. I am on a writing binge now.
Have a great week, I HAVE TO GO RUN.........
3 comments:
I cant wait to see all of those picture from yesterdays race. Let Kenny and i know if you need some running company today. We are heading into town for some lunch and a few errands.
You will do fine in Snickers! If you want to get a slow, easy 9 in meet us at the Riverwalk at 2pm! Slow and easy will be from 11-12 min pace...gotta rest those legs from yesterday!
Hey Tim. It was nice of you to show up to the race only to take pictures of everyone else running! Although I think I look like a super goober in my pic! Hahaha, that's not your fault though : )
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