I let myself off easy today and cut my run short – ended up doing 10.6 miles or so. Bah. It was raining and I couldn’t get my head in the game run. I figured that since I have 11 weeks until my race I could take one extra easy week before I get serious with my training. At least I ended up with a 9:14 pace, I thought I was going much slower.
Okay. But that’s it! I don’t get to slack off again. I’m formally announcing that my 11 week training program starts tomorrow and I will work hard so I can PR.
I’m notorious for cutting long runs short or avoiding speed work at all costs – not this time. Please follow along so I have another reason to push myself 
Thanks.
When I got home I was drenched and literally had to change out of my clothes at the door to avoid dripping water everywhere. Fake hard wood floors and water mean a death trap for someone who always falls (read: me).
Post shower I made an egg scramble. My usual mix of onions, mushrooms, salsa, spinach and tons of ketchup.
One piece of toast with earth balance and pumpkin butter, the other with pumpkin cream cheese (which I scraped clean with the ends of the bread).
A few hours just flew by and it was time for lunch! Ben and I collaborated on Annie’s Mac n Cheese and salads. We added peas to the mix too.
A big ol’ bowl of lunch goodness
Hey, I just noticed my Ghirarhelli chocolate from the Foodbuzz swag bad is open… Seems a grizzly bear found his way into the stash.
I had a piece of course – I am usually not about the milk chocolate, but the almonds really make this.
Now I have some Ikea furniture to put together! (Read: Sit on the floor while Ben puts it together.) But at least I’ll offer encouraging words…
MAC N CHEESE SALAD? You just changed my life.
I can’t imagine running over 10 miles. Then again I get bored before I even make it to 1, so I’m not a good judge!
I wish I could have see the looks on peoples faces seeing you running in the rain. Great job!
Thats my usual method of putting anything together – watch my boyfriend or my brother do it. I’m there to offer encouragement!
Like previous people have been saying, 10 miles aint too shabby! I can barely run 2.5 (:
10.6 is a respectable run. Have you ever thought about joining a running club? Finding some people to run with could really help keep you motivated.
Loving the 10.6 miles! I know you wanted more but you did good anyway!
10.6 miles in the rain ain’t half bad. Kudos to your or sticking it out that long.
I hope you’ll be able to stick to your marathon plan; we’re all cheering for you and will do our best to keep you encouraged.
Have fun “helping” Ben with the new furniture!
good for you for
1) still having that chocolate left
2) running in the 10 miles in the rain. that ain’t fun.
i like your notion of putting together furniture. i must find a cute boy to do this for me….hmmmmmmmmmmm. know anyone?! hahahah
i totally think you can push yourself to train hard and pr. sticking it out for 10.6 miles in the rain is no joke. i hate rain. and since i actually like speed work i’ll keep you accountable there girlie 🙂