Wow! Been a long time since I've blogged. I'm working on it... My new goal is once every two weeks. In defense, I have been busy! Started my own business: Transform Your Life! Nutrition and Fitness. I abbreviated it to TYL Nutrition. Also standing for Test Your Limits! One of my clients picked the name. It was very touching as she chose the name because working with me Transformed Her Life through healthy nutritional practices and mindful behaviors. Anyways, that is for another blog in itself.
I have made it to my goal weight of 136lbs. Actually this morning I weighed in at 135.7 lbs. I will no longer be stepping on the scale. My running seems to have responded. Today I ran 6.2 miles in 50 minutes and a very comfortable pace. It was a hilly course I ran on, so even more to be pleased with. Even with the steep uphills, my pace continued to steadily drop each mile by about 10 seconds. My feet felt light. It was one of those times when you are so relaxed you can check your form. I concentrated on short stride and quick feet on the hills, and it worked! I had so much more control and comfort running down hills. It also seemed to take the tension out of my shoulders.
Of course the weather was perfect 57 degrees with a slight breeze. Don't you wish every race could be under those conditions? I feel so blessed and awestruck by the amazement of our Lord's creations on mornings like these. I have a lot to be thankful for.
I am a bit concerned about running to fast. I mean honestly, who wants to leave their PR on the training course?! I certainly don't want my PR to be on the quiet and lonely streets of Cedar Park!!
Although today felt super comfortable, and with less effort than some previous runs, I am having calf twinges. Eugene is 6 weeks out, and I am concerned about peaking early or wearing out my calf. I just have to keep moving mindfully forward and have faith in myself and comfort in the knowledge that this is part of a planned journey meant to teach me something to move forward with in life.
I am tracking for a comfortable sub 3:40 marathon, and am hopeful. My spirit remains upbeat, and running still remains a source of prayer, dedication, and thankfulness for me and not a task to achieve.
I hope you are all tracking along in good speed!
Happy Running,
Tracy
