SOOOO it has been a couple weeks since my last post. My computer is quickly faililng me, and has a rough time handling the internet - that and life has been crazy. Since I am currently installing AUTOcad 2008, I have a few minutes. I have ordered a new computer, which should be delivered tomorrow. I am quite excited. I am going the apple route. I have ordered a macbook pro, and can't wait to get it. Expect more entries, once I have the new computer.
A lot has happened in the last three weeks. I am in training for the Mountain Goat - a ten mile hilly road race here in Syracuse on May 4th. This week is my 5th week of training! I am using a novice half marathon training guide. This should really get me in shape for the goat! From the goat, I hope I can hold on to my training until the Boilermaker in July. On saturday I ran my second race of 2008, the Shamrock Run. This run is a 4 mile run which took place on Tipperary Hill saturday the 8th. I had my best race, ever (in the 5 races I have ever run!) I finished in 44:15 - a pace of 11:04 per mile. This is my best, most consistent pace, especially for a race with hilly terrain. I was ecstatic. I finished 916 out of 1200+/- runners - not last!!!! I was so ecstatic that since saturday, including this race I have run a total of 17.5 miles this week, which puts me a little ahead of my training this week. My right knee is a little sore but stretching, ice, and ibuprofin do wonders!
Weight loss is a continuous struggle. In the last three weighins since my last entry I have: lost one, gained 3, and at yesterdays weigh in I lost the three I gained. This puts me at a total loss of 54.5 pounds. I have been struggling to lose since I have begun my training - I feel like I am always hungry - and I don't eat enough (says my leader). My next goal is to get down to 200lbs by the last week in August, for the three weddings I have in the following month. I want to see shock and awe. When I make it down to 200, I will have lost a total of 107.5 lbs. I am over halfway there!!!
Here is a picture from the Shamrock Run - I don't think you can see me!
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I imagine race (eating) training and weight loss are a hard thing to balance out. Ross eats carbs like a madman when he is in training mode and has all sorts of tips and voodoo for peak performance. You guys need to compare notes on what to eat. I bet there is a good running store in Syracuse that has trainers on staff - check it out. I'm still amazed by you. I've done four races in the last 10 years....you've done five races in the last two!?!?
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