The lucky number

140.2

I got up and got on that dreaded scale Monday morning expecting the worst.
And was pleasantly suprised. The Scale God's turned my way and I am ever so grateful. I will be busting my butt this week to repay the favor, maybe even run with the weight loss and try to get below 140.

My training program for the half marathon (which I took a two week break from because of the foot issue and vacation to Grammas that included cookies, pie, and icecream) said run 3 miles yesterday. I ran out of time, and was exhausted from the trip and lack of sleep due to sick 7 month old little man. I did nothing. I almost got through today with nothing too, but got a couple of pep talks from some good friends and a husband and read the schedule. 7 MILES!! Are you kidding me?! I was so annoyed, I didn't want to do it, had myself convinced I couldn't do it, was ready to throw in the running towel, and just work out like a normal person, put my half marathon goal on the back burner, or maybe even quit it.... but I didn't. I forced myself to the track, and told myself that it didn't matter how slow or fast I ran, but I would push to finish 7. I told the running Gods that if I could finish this 7, I would stay on track and I would finish a half marathon on July 10th 2010. AND


I did finish 7 miles. It took me a little less than 77 minutes. Which is not fast by any means, but I finished and it was exactly what I needed to reassure myself that I am worth taking the time to train for, I am worth taking the time to improve my physical and mental self, and I can do ANYTHING I put my mind and energy into.

Fit For Life Boise, 7-10-2010, HERE I COME!!

And maybe I might just itch for something else after, like a small triathalon.... maybe?!!? Well, I better finish one goal before I get my britches too big.