Run To Read 2009 - Race Results

Ran the Run to Read. 2 years ago this race was my introduction to the 5k. So to put this in perspective here are my results:

Run to Read - 2 years ago - 49:59
NewTown Run - Aug. 2009 - 42:45
Run to Read - TODAY - 40:50

I honestly was REALLY hoping to be in the 30's. I will let that go. I RAN two miles before I did any walking so that was good. On to more training and the Bass Pro 5k October 31st in Springfield, MO.

My bodybugg told me I burned about 800 calories in the race. That is crazy. What a great return for 40 minutes of workout. I just might be bit by the running bug.

Amber rocked the race. You did great! Missy and Andrew both came in first in their brackets! I would have been 2nd in Andrew's bracket if I was just a BIT younger. :)

Tomorrow is Racing Day!

WHOOOO HOOO! Tomorrow morning is racing day. Washington Missouri Read To Run 5k. Goals: Run non stop for 2 miles and break 39:59 or less (3 minutes off my last race and breaking the 40 minutes mark.

Could it Be I'm More of an Addict Than I Think I Am?

So I must admit a downfall. I went WAY off diet on Saturday. I ate a candy bar, smarties, and drank an energy drink. I'm not claiming temporary mental insanity here but it was odd how when in the store by myself I was able to justify my poor decision quite easily. Something else I have noticed is that in my old life, as well as on Saturday, I can't just eat a little. When I go off board I GO! While I make a little light of this I do need to say sorry to Amber: for straying from a commitment and keeping it from you, granted we are talking about eating candy BUT we are doing this together and I didn't tell my partner. To Missy: You are giving me your time and knowledge. I don't want to give that away. To myself: In the end, I am cheating Chris Strickland and setting him up to fail. I logged my candy fix on my diet chart...869 calories. Brings me from a 1683 deficit to 815 calorie deficit. The candy was definately not worth it.

You may be reading this thinking, Good grief, a little emotional over a little candy setback! Yeah, it is just candy. But it's a new way of life. I move on from here and learn from my weakness. Proves to me all the more that I need help.

On a lighter note, I started doing two-a-days yesterday. I ran for 2 miles in the morning and then did a Missy style workout last night after the kids went to bed. I like it. I am scheduled for a day off today so I think I just might run a mile and be done. I think I am at a point where I need to put this "project" in front of me and a priority each day. Saturday is RACING DAY! Washington Run to Read 5k!! I'm excited because this was the first 5k I ever ran. I remember the first time I didn't make it around the other side of the lake (maybe .25 mile) before having to walk. I am shooting for running at LEAST 1.5 miles of the race without walking. I will. :)