Back to Business

So I'm back.  I completed the 38 day #RWRunStreak.  I completed over 100 miles in 38 days.  Not too shabby.  I learned so much more about myself, my limits, my strengths and why I run in the first place.  Check that daily blog out 
http://2012runchallenge.blogspot.com/

The streak came at a wonderful time for me and had motivated me to keep pushing myself.  Immediately after the streak, I went on vacation and to be honest, lost some of the motivation.

It's hard to get up and force yourself to run in humid weather when you're on vacation and your bed is just so inviting.  Or you're slightly hungover and your stomach just isn't feeling a run.  Or you're exhausted because you were up until 4 am.  Regardless, all excuses. Time to get back to business!

The biggest news I have to share, I'm going to do another half marathon this year. The Erie Half Marathon at Presque Isle on September 16th. I created my training plan using the Hal Higdon Half Marathon Novice 2 Training Plan.  So as long as the race doesn't sell out by payday, this will be my next half marathon adventure.  Which means, training has already started!  I'm one run in and it was a struggle of a run.  First one back from vacation so that's to be expected. Regardless, it's back to business time so time to get back at it.  I had my vacation, I had my fun and now it's go time.


Other races in the next few months include the Color Me Rad 5k on August 25th and The Great Race on September 30th.


I have also decided to start blogging more about cooking and what I've been eating.  I think it will help to keep me on track with food choices.  I've also made a vow to cook more and pack my lunch more for work to save some cash.  I also recently bought a crock pot and I'm obsessed with it.  So look for more frequent posts about running and food in the near future :)