Wednesday Run

OK, I got out for a run today. I am tired today, as I haven't slept a whole lot in the last few nights. Last night I slept about 3 hours I think.

I had to push myself out the door. I had to make the decision to put on my run gear and go. I could have easily stayed home and worked. However, I didn't. I don't want to do that to myself. I deserve the time to run! I deserve a bit of time to work on myself. So, I did it, and after I was done I was happy about it!

I was at a photography conference for three days and I did a lot of walking. No running. So, I will count the trips I made from the parkade, into the hotel, and back out.

I also haven't been on the scale for a long time as my period came and went and I seem to bloat up quite a bit, so I get discouraged. So, tonight I decided to face my truth. And the truth was 173.0 on the nose. So, I guess I am SLOWLY making progress.

Walks from Sunday evening, Monday and Tuesday = 3 km

My walks to and from school today = 2 km

Run tonight on Wednesday evening = 5.48 km

So total km's from Sunday evening until tonight, Wednesday = 10.48 km

#500in2010 = 6.51 miles

I will be running tomorrow night as well. I am excited about tomorrow because I ran today, I want to run tomorrow. I am looking forward to watching the scale dip from the 170's into the 160's again. That will feel amazing! It has been awhile that is for sure!

A finishing photo

I was on a mission to get under 60 minutes, as I posted in my last post I was able to do that!

Here is a little blurb about my clinic that starts tonight! I cannot wait to get started, and of course my goal is to lose some more weight of course, and to kick my PB time for this race! My PB was in June 2008. I ran a 10 km in 56:34 and placed third in the women's category. I know I can do this again!! I need to knock about 3 minutes from my time. (well just over 2.77!)

Darlene’s 10k Run: This clinic is designed for those comfortable with 6k distance. It will start with Run 10mins, Walk 1 min for the First 2 weeks then steady running during the week and 10’s and 1’s on the Sunday Run. This Clinic builds to 13k over 11 weeks.

I will post my run later! Another run in the sunshine! Woot!

Size Eight Bottoms

Today, I broke down and bought myself a pair of 24 dollar pants in a size eight. I know I shouldn't focus on sizes, but this afternoon when I looked in the dressing room mirror at the size of my rear I thought...how come I let myself go. I wish these were size six. Now I have to lose those 10 ish pounds AGAIN. Whoa is me. I was the one stuffing the extra treats down my throat.  I was the one eating the larger portions. Eating for pleasure. Eating to just eat. Eating to celebrate. This weight loss stuff is tough. Eating is tough. You HAVE to eat, but it is hard to stop once I get going. So, tomorrow I start to go back to the way it was, with healthful eating, good exercise and a positive attitude.

Anyways...these jeans are going to be loose by the time my weight is off at the end of this challenge. I will take my photos in them. I will also take a photo in my size small pink hoodie. That is tight across the arms and chest. I know that will be just right once race day is here. I can feel its warm and cozy factor after I run 42.2 km. 

Tomorrow is a new beginning, a chance to start fresh, get back to the 150 I was in June. And, now is the time to get down to my ultimate goal. There is no time like the present time.

Tonight I weigh in, take my measurements and have a couple of 'before' photos taken.