is it possible?

it is possible that my second half-marathon is few days away and i feel LESS prepared for this one?

offering advice

you're a decent runner.  you know it, and so do all your friends.

except, well... you stink at running.

sure, you get out there and run a race.  sure, you show off the medals you've earned.  sure, you talk about the next race you are 'training' for.  when it comes up in conversation, you lie and say running rocks, and offer advice to your unsuspecting friends, but it's time to admit the truth.  (go on, you are not alone.)

okay, maybe it's just me and i am all alone. 

whatever. 

i have joined a friend as she starts the 'couch to 5k' program.  supposedly for moral support.  supposedly to coach her.  but it's time for me to admit that i am not the seasoned runner i pass myself off to be.  i struggle.  this blog has chronicled HOW MUCH i struggle.  we are on week 2 and i find myself watching the clock to see when i can stop running to take a walk break. 

it seems like maybe i need to stop reading about speed work/hills/farklets and get back to the basics.  just running.

new yoga studio

i am now at corepower yoga for the month.  i still miss yogacycle... but i have another 2 groupons to use before i can go back.  *sigh*  i am glad i found something i love doing; i just wish it was not so expensive and was a little less of a drive.


have you taken an exercise class you loved, but for one reason or another, didn't go back?

my dear friend...

...sent me this:

for no reason other than she is a sweetheart.  i love it.

back to the beginning

my weight is exactly where it was 2 years ago.  exactly.  why was i able to maintain all last year, but struggle with gaining this year?  i am up another 3 pounds from here.

i bet it has something to do with my food choices. 

the nice thing about logging my food is that i can see trends.  normally, i am pretty proud of my trends.  not so much right now.

my top food list includes:
Krispy Kreme Chocolate-Iced Glazed Donut
Oregon Chai Tea
Pacific Gold Turkey Jerky
Claussen Pickle
Campbell's V8 Original Vegetable Juice
Idahoan Instant Loaded Baked Mashed Potatoes
Kraft Mac and Cheese
French Bread
Dipping Oil with Spices
Mexican Restaurant Order of Chips and Salsa
Restaurant Fruit and Cheese Plate
Restaurant Blue Cheese Dressing
McDonald's Filet of Fish Sandwich
Pizza Hut Pepperoni Pizza
Smashburger Sweet Potato Fries
Eel and Avocado Sushi Roll
Taco John's Apple Grande
Moscato Wine

what happened to my veggies?  my fruit?  my healthy dairy?  instead, i have been snacking and eating out.  and gaining weight.

struggle

so, i'm well again.  kinda.

i ran on monday with my friend michelle.  michelle and i are running a 5k together in july.  it was fun... except that i have no stamina.  1.5 miles and i was done.  i feel like i am starting back from the very beginning.

i am discouraged.

my week in food

crackers, cheese and pastrami with a v8

lime chili panko chicken with cauliflower and broccoli and an orange

shirley temples

beef and peppers stirfry

green chili and tomato pizza

cheesecake

sliders with mushroom, peppers, tomatoes and feta with broccoli and cauliflower

chips and salsa with margaritas

smoked salmon blt with yellow tomatoes and chipotle mayo

chicken parmesan (the boys made this for us!)