Random updates

 

Yikes!  It’s been a long time since I’ve posted.  There just hasn’t been a whole lot to write about, unless of course you want to hear about how busy work has been or about how fascinating my insurance classes are.  I think it’s pretty safe to assume you don’t.

So lets see…what updates do I have?  Well, the weight loss thing was successful for a while and then came to a standstill.  I’m still working on it but I’ve been stuck at 2.5 lbs down from my starting weight.  That means I still have 8.5 lbs to go.  I WILL get there.  I haven’t lost the motivation, I’ve just had some things come up that have prevented me from reaching my goal.  (And when I say “things” I mostly mean chocolate chip cookies.)  Anyway, I’m controlling myself enough to keep those 2.5 lbs off but not enough to continue to lose more.   I’m confident that the next time I give an update on this, I’ll be able to post better results.

On the running front, things have been going great!  I feel so good on all of my runs.  I was really struggling with my pace for a while but after a few weeks, my speed (if you can call it that) seems to be coming back.  Yesterday I went for a great run around a lake not far from my house (pictured above).  The lake gets way too crowded during the summer months but I love it during the winter when there are just a few runners and no congestion.  It’s a really pretty place to run and given that it’s only 3.25 miles around, you can easily use it as a big track and do laps around it.  Yesterday was seriously windy though.  The gusts threatened to knock me on my ass and as I passed other runners, we would just look at each other and laugh.  It was really almost comical.  Despite the wind, it was supposed to be an easy run and I felt really strong.  I was pleased with my splits of 9:42, 9:31, 9:17 and then 8:15 for the last quarter mile.  A few weeks ago, I would run 10:00+ min./miles and nearly collapse on my doorstep at the end so it’s nice to see that I’m getting stronger even though I may not be setting any world records.  I also submitted my registration for Boston’s Run to Remember Half Marathon.  The race isn’t until the end of May but I felt that I need to be officially signed up just to give myself something to look forward to.  I really can’t wait.  It’s been SO long since I’ve done a race.

In other news, I am sorry to announce that my faithful iPod mini kicked the bucket yesterday.  It made some odd beeping sound and shut off, never to be turned on again.  I was a bit annoyed with Apple because it’s not like the thing was that old.  I do have a video iPod but it’s far to large to strap to my arm while running.  As a result, I was forced to purchase a cute little mint green shuffle.  I’m looking forward to trying it out tomorrow!

I think that’s all for now!  Sorry for the dull post.  Oh, and GO PATS!