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Saturday, September 22, 2007
Great Six
Run Time: 1:10:27 (11:31/mile or 7:09/km)
Total Miles to Date: 709 (1,141km)
Thoughts on the Run:
It's been a busy week. I have to apologize to my readers because I have not kept up with updating my nutrition log on a daily basis. That is my goal this weekend: to refocus and get consistent again. The good news is my weight finally started moving, which I knew it would once I started measuring and being consistent, so I was down a few pounds last measurement. Still a ways to go but it's a start.
I had a late night the other evening and as I was driving home, an old habit came to surface: the desire to just find a fast food joint and shove junk in my face. Isn't it funny how when we're exhausted, some of us want to "reward" ourselves by doing something damaging not just to our body, but to our mind and emotions as well? Think about it ... the "classic binge" ... how do you feel AFTER the food is gone? Usually miserable and guilty.
I thought about that and realized that the only way to break a pattern like that is to NOT do it no matter how uncomfortable. My "ego mind" started making those "friendly" suggestions ... "Oh, you've worked hard, you DESERVE it" and "It's just one meal" and "Come on, it's your birthday weekend, no holds barred right?" Of course I've heard that little voice before and it's never led to any good. The better voice, the one that is wise and compassionate, is in my heart and listening there I couldn't find any justification for chowing down on grease and trans fats.
So, I resisted the urge and came home. Instead of tacos or hamburgers, I had black bean chili with lean beef. I put it on a low carb, high fiber tortilla with some hot sauce and had "chili burritos." Healthy, high fiber and protein, and no guilt afterwards. Funny how that works!
I am behind in my schedule because forgive me but as dedicated as I am, after a 19 hour day I just didn't have the desire to go out and run at midnight. So I rested.
Yesterday I knew I could not let it slip any further. It was another late night but the difference was that I made up my mind ahead of time that I would persist and get the run done no matter what. So at 8:30 it was out in the cool night and a quick six ... actually, it was a "great six" because it really brought home to me how consistency is paying off. The run felt good, I wasn't nauseous or worn out on the hills, and I realized I'm starting to get used to and enjoy the distance again. So it was how my "easy run" should be ... and suddenly when I look back at a few months ago and what an effort it was for the little 3-mile and 4-mile runs, it was satisfying to finish this one.
This morning I woke up feeling stiff and sore. I had intended to get my fast run over with this morning but also know if I push too hard it's not a good thing, either. I'm still debating whether I can sneak it in before we go on our field trip to North Georgia today or not. We'll see. I definitely must do my long run tomorrow as during the week really isn't an option for that.
I'll keep you posted.
Do you feel like you are constantly pursued by the nutrition police? I thought that was a funny article.
Am I the only one who was surprised to read that Nestle is trying to transform into a health and wellness company? Does that mean no crunch bars, or will they just come with dark chocolate and more fiber?
Our Atlanta Centers for Disease Control conducted a survey to confirm what for most people is obvious: most Americans could care less about their health. They'd rather spend thousands on health care and management of serious diseases than take the small, simple, daily consistent steps necessary to maintain a healthy lifestyle. (I'm not getting on a pedestal ... while I exercise consistently, unfortunately I've contributed myself to the statistic of "not eating enough fruits and vegetables").
The New York Times has a great story about a woman who began bodybuilding at age 47.
On a parting note, I think there is a very serious issue with how the United States handles and views medications and drugs. Dr. Mercola has a great article on this topic titled, The Tragic Consequences of Drugging our Children.
Take care,
posted by Jeremy Likness | 9:59 AM
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