Training Day 9

It has almost been an entire week since I have trained and I am not happy about it. The hubby has started summer school, which starts at 7am. Sucks for me, because I will not run before 6am for safety reasons, I do not want to run the risk of being late and possibly jeopardize his job. So, my only option has been to run in the evening. However, I am trying to complete my first two MBA courses, which has taken up more of time night-time than I really cared for this week. So today was the first day I was truly free from my obligations to run in the evening. Now, added to all this, there is a heat wave in KCMO and I am no fool. I maybe able to face my fear of running in the rain, but I am not about to battle it with the sun.

Oh my! How my body has enjoyed this week of rest and have forgotten about training. I know that it can do better than what is gave me today. I walked more than I ran. However, I must say that I was really impressed with my lung capacity because I wasn't out of breath. What did me in for the short run, was the cramp in my side. It seems that no matter how early I try to eat, I keep getting these cramps in the evenings. But this cramp was not as bad as my first one last week. My legs wanted to give out after I ran 2 blocks. Truth be told, my mind was preoccupied with issues that I am dealing with in my life, which will soon be aided by glasses of wine. I am not to keen on consuming more calories than I burn, but I have yet to come across a better way of doing in than by by the glass or chocolate mouthful. Wine and chocolate, there is not better combo, other than wine and more wine. Yet, it was good to get out, work out, and clear my head.

On another note, I finally paid my marathon dues, which is a huge step, because as much as I hate running, I never thought I would be paying to do it. The Dia two years ago, would have much rather used that money for the club. Now, my next task to invest in a quality running shoe, that is of course on sale because this running is no paying full price for something I do not like to do in the first place. So I am planning on going to one of the running stores to get my stride evaluated to find the best shoe for my situation. Ultimately, I am looking for George Jetson shoes that will rocket me to the finish line. Hey, all I can do is hope.