This week in my running life...

I just finished up a 4 mile run and my big glass of chocolate milk. Was kinda rushed this morning, so I didn't have the chance to pack up my lunch, like I have been this week. Following the ELMO method really helps, and there is not a lot of forgiveness if it's ignored.

Sunday, we ran the "big 16" in Berkeley. The coach changed up two things on us: moved us to a 3:1 run/walk split, and dropped us to 13 min per mile. That was not where I wanted to go, as I am still hoping for a sub-5 run. Our group was pretty large, so we split into two groups, and I was the "pace nazi" of the group I was in. We came in at 12:52, so I think we did pretty good. We have the Speedy McSpeedsters that I couldn't keep back, and those in the back that run only on the weekends that had a bit of trouble keeping up, so it was a little challenging.

Monday, I met up with my friend Heather, who was competing in the Wildflower Tri in Lake San Antonio. She's looking great, very in shape, and it was good to see her again. Unfortunately, I bowed out of my exercises - the bike and lifting. I did go to PF Chang's! (Bad part.. I had been diligent to ELMO all day, and kinda blew it with Chicken Lettuce Wraps and Beef and Brocoli. Good part.. I skipped the Coldstone! Yey me.)

Tuesday, I made up for the missing workout. 3.35 miles on the stationary bike, and a 4 mile run immediately after. Was a little tough, legs were not use to that shift, but I felt good about it overall. Not sure if I should have followed a 16 miler with that so soon after.

Wednesday, I decided to have some co-workers over for a BYOW party (that's bring your own wine) and I made up some light snack foods. I followed ELMO most of the day, and even in the evening, I ate small amounts slowly. The wine, on the other hand, was completely out of the program, so I blew it. Went to bed late, and got up early.

And now we're at Thursday. Like I said, I was rushed, so it was a Quizno's sub for lunch and two chicken breasts when I got home. Waited a few hours, then the 4 mile run. Rough. I really felt like I was forcing my way through it. Felt it in my legs and in my head - was a tough day at the office, and that always seems to carry through.

Anyway, I hope to get some good sleep tonight, finish up the week with a nice easy day tomorrow (both work and exercise)

Saturday completely off - can't wait!