Today's run with Runners Edge of the Rockies started with 50 degree temperatures! But yet still there were discussions concerning whether a live or artificial tree was preferred...Colorado's weather is just crazy...and I'm not complaining. I prefer a live tree but I think I'll stick to some poinsettias this year.
It's been a long time since I last posted. Happy Trails inspired me to post today. I was so happy to see their update! And inspired by Kathleen's resilience and optimism.
I started a new job on October 1st. And I spent all summer long enduring a long hiring process. So that's what has been keeping me busy. This is a dream job and it has been challenging and absolutely wonderful. It requires a bit of travel so that has been a huge adjustment when it comes to fitting in runs and other workouts as well as eating healthy. I got quite a bit off track, although I am happy to report that I am slowly getting back on track. I was actually eating meals at Burger King, Subway and convenience stores. And when I wasn't eating fast food, I was eating a lot of meals out with too much alcohol. WHAT THE HECK? This only caused a lack of motivation to be active and compounded the normal stress one experiences in a new job.
I just finished an entire week of no processed foods and viola by body and mind is happy. Priceless. And as a bonus, I dropped 4.0 pounds in this past week without ever feeling hungry and without counting calories. The importance of food just can't be underestimated when it comes to our overall well-being. My meals this past week have included a lot of green monsters, eggs, squash, spinach, zucchini, kale, brussel sprouts, carrots, coconut oil, made-by-me bison meatloaf, chicken, apples, blueberries, walnuts, almonds, pecans, yogurt, parmesan and blue cheeses and dark chocolate. It's a relief to be back on track.
Over the summer I turned myself over to a friend to help my running. She has been patient especailly when I have not. And what might be counterintuitive, we went to a walk/run at predetermined distance intervals, gradually increasing the run distance and shortening the walk distance. It has been a slow mind-numbing process but guess what? I'm getting faster. I have to remind myself of this when my patience runs thin and I want to ditch the walk breaks. While I won't PR at my next race (Tucson Half next weekend), I will beat my time of my last half and I do think I can manage my race better and negative split. Stay tuned!
Happy Running!
Laura
Laura, thank you so much for your very kind words - to think that I was able to offer a little encouragement to you is big encouragement to me, so thank you! I love the "Every Test" quote you have at the top - perfect - and good for us to keep in the front of our minds as a positive mantra to keep on keeping on when the going gets rough. Poinsettias will be lovely - will there be lights, too??? Sparkly lights are my fave!!! Your revised menu this past week sounds delicious - fresh foods, even though they require a bit more effort to prepare at times, seem to taste best. Keep up the diligent focus - you can do it, for sure. Congrats on your dream job - that is awesome!
ReplyDeleteI am love love LOVING that quote! Thank you so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLaura, so glad you're back! And feeling better. And YAY!!!! for no processed foods. Ahh. Green. :)
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