Week 11: Back in black

I ran 14.5 miles this week!

445.17 miles to go.

Maybe it was the sunshine, the love of my family, the pushing of my husband or just the feeling that I would see someone I went to high school with... but however it happened, I ran this week. Being home really revived me, in more ways than one.

My I-T Band felt great, especially with some stretching and rolling with my runner's stick. I could feel my leg muscles screaming for mercy and I didn't stop. In fact, I liked the pain at first. It reminded me of the good ole college days and how sore I was after my first preseason two-a-day in college.

Getting back to Indiana is good - and the weather is not too much different than South Carolina's right now. Which makes it easier to get out and DO SOMETHING! I ran just as much here as I did back at my parents' which really surprised me. Looking forward to next week!

Week 10: Carolina on my mind

This week I ran ZERO miles.

459.67 miles to go.

I never thought I would go one week without running (unless due to injury) let alone two weeks sitting on my butt. I'll spare you from my excuses. It is what it is.

Next week, I'm heading to South Carolina. Hopefully a milder climate will allow for a few more runs!

I hope you have a marvelous holiday and get more runs in that I have lately. I'd love to hear from those of you who find me at least entertaining and learn how you stay in shape or plan to get back in shape in the winter months. Post comments!!

Week 9: I'm such a loser

This week I ran ZERO miles.

459.67 miles to go.

Boo. No words can describe how annoyed I am with myself. I made absolutely no effort to get out a run a foot let alone a mile this week. 

Week 8: Baby, it's cold outside

This week I ran 3.2 miles.

459.67 miles to go!

If you've never ran in central Indiana during the month of December, then you're really missing out. Icy winds that make 40 degrees feel like 15, short days (thank you Daylight Savings Time), ice patches in the roads and, of course, the occasional snow. It's a runner's paradise!

OK, so I'm trying really hard not to make excuses for myself (can you tell?). But with a full-time job, a kid and bad weather, it's not as easy as I thought it would be to find time to run two miles a day. Here's the truth: I'm struggling.

I was able to get out ONCE this week but even then, I had a time limit so I could get the kid in time for his swim lesson. I'm hoping I can get back on track, but chances are the weather will only get worse and my schedule won't be changing too much to allow for a run every day.

The good news is I'm not having any more trouble with my I-T Band. So there's that.

Week 7: Thanksgiving

This week I ran 2 miles.

462.87 miles to go!

I don't think I need to explain to you why I only ran two miles this past week. Hello... Thanksgiving! Not to mention, it was brutally cold where we were and if we weren't eating we were in the car on the way to visit more family.

The lack of activity showed this morning when I weighed myself. I'm up three pounds. Ugh.

Today I started a natural detox that promotes healthy liver function, EveryDay Detox by Traditional Medicinals. It's a detox herbal tea that you drink 2-3 a day for six weeks. It doesn't taste especially good, but it's warm and I'll take it on a day like today. The box says it's good with lemon so I may try to get a couple on my way home from work today.

Speaking of later today, I'm hoping to get at least three miles in before dinner tonight. I need to take advantage of days without snow while I can!