July 8, 2006

For anyone who follows me around, the answer would be no. Today was the first time I have actually run in over a month. I have been doing some cross training (used very liberally) while at work. Swimming, kayaking, and paddling have been keeping me on my toes during the time off from running. However, I still have obstacles in my way:

• Work provides the staff with free lunch everyday. Yet, our lunch has not been given to us lately. Therefore, work now just sends us out to eat everyday at Culver's, Jimmy John's, or to Jake's Pizza. None of my lunch options are helping me out.
• By the time I get home from work I'm exhausted. Being outdoors in direct sunlight all day wears me out.
• Dinner at home is not the best. My mom and I pledged to eat healthy this summer but so far we are doing the opposite.

Well, there are my obstacles right now. Rather, I should call them my excuses. It is better to find solutions to these excuses rather than let them stay. So, here are my remedies for my excuses.

• Since work is providing us with fast food, I must take advantage of the healthier side of the menus. For example, Culvers makes great salads. But, I have to be careful. Some of the salads have more calories in them than some of the other menu options.
• If I am exhausted when I get home, perhaps I should work out in the morning. A local high school has an open swim program. For $30, I can get a season pass that will let me swim as many times as I want during the week. If I do not feel like swimming, I can go running.
• My mom and I really need to clear out the kitchen of all the junk food and replace it with healthy food. Let's bring in more fruits, vegetables, and odds and ends that we can throw together to make healthier dinners.

Either way I am getting back on track. Today I ran 1.25 miles and walked for .25. Honestly, it did not feel as hard as I thought it would be. I picked up the pace early on in the run and was able to keep it until my first resting point.

I just need to keep my motivation going and remember that I am doing this for me and for others who need that motivational support.

RP

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