You need a plan, I'm thinking

I started following a training plan for a 1/2 marathon a couple weeks ago. And its fantastic. I don't usually have a problem finding the motivation to get up and go to the gym. But once there, I sometimes get bored doing the same thing over and over again. Or I think, "Today I'll do weights...I guess." So its been something of a struggle in the last few months. Anyway, this training plan has been great!

It tells me what workout to run or do each day of the week--including the days to take off. I love it! Mondays have been interval training, Tuesday and Wednesday were light days (I usually do weight training on Tuesday) and then a tempo run on Thursday. I take Friday off of the gym--a total bonus after going and going and going all week--and then I do a long run on Saturday.

And I feel great!

Out of Sight..Out of...mind...sort of

So for work I bought two big bags of Halloween Candy to give to our RAs. But there are leftovers. So I shoved them in my desk. Out of sight. Out of mind. That usually works for me...usually. Until I get bored and remember them. Or open my desk drawer. In any case, taking them off my desk was a good choice.

I'm an emotional eater

When I'm sad I eat something sweet.

When i'm frustrated I eat cheesy stuff like pizza.

I'm a total carb and sugar emotional eater. How do you combat such things?

I'm Being Stalked

Yes, stalked. Its the only explanation for the numerous donuts that have recently appeared in my life. I never actually purchase donuts for myself. And yet...here they are. At faculty meeting yesterday, in my 2nd period class (a student's birthday), and again in the lunchroom. As a woman who has very little will power in the face of greasy goodness, this has got to stop! I pack good lunches, eat fruits and veggies, and then WHAM! Donut Attack.

I'm trying to defend myself. And pretty much failing every time. (Yum, yum, yum...)

Ready to Run

I began the week with good intentions.

I ran once.

At least it's more than zero.

Here's hoping next week it ends up being three. I'm just happy I got back out there. It feels good, but somehow vacation killed the motivation I have going. Oh well.

Diet is getting better though, which is really good. I'm feeling lots better about what I eat these days.

Around the World

I've found a new reason to run and workout. My Stake is hosting a competition amongst the wards to see which ward can make it metaphorically "around the world" in workout miles. That's a lot of miles, but I think my ward can win. We're awesome like that. On top of the Stake competition, our ward is having a little competition of our own--Relief Society vs. Elders. We're going to blow them out of the water. At least, we will if I have anything to do with it.

I never realized how competitive I was before, but when that alarm goes off at 5 am, and I really really want to stay in bed, the thought of turning in a good number of miles on my score card next Sunday is enough motivation to get me up.

I'm also realizing how much I need to set a real preparation schedule for the half-marathon in April. I know--its in APRIL. But if I can't get my regular, normal, everyday run up to at least 6 miles...I might be in trouble.

So that's the goal for now! I'm also on the lookout for a good book or website to help me prep for the race next Spring. Any ideas? Send them my way!