I can't believe it's only two weeks until the marathon. I'm in a state of shock. I'm also under prepared.
Last night I did 13.3 miles then hobbled 2 as my right side seized up. Tight tight muscles. I don't blame them really. The last 6 weeks have been a wash. I was in a good place, I got sick, got out of routine and struggled to get back. I know I can do a half marathon so I'll just have to keep stretching throughout the run and get it done. The only goal I'm trying to achieve is getting to the marathon.
I've been told it's better to be under prepared then injured but I wish I was more prepared. You can cram for running like you can for a test.
One thing this has done for me is help me understand that I need to keep exercise in my life. When I get stressed I let everything go - usually the first to go is exercising, then healthy eating and then communicating (including friends) I hermit. It doesn't help at all! I cut off the things that support me, produce serotonin and make me feel good.
I also need to get out if my head that vacation and travel equals eating badly. 10 days in vacation mode and I gained 5 pounds and felt absolutely rubbish. That is not the way to go....
So this morning I'm back at my day job, feet firmly under my desk with a goal in mind. Exercise is important. Eating right is important. Taking care of myself is important. Being healthy and happy is so very important.
Still have a ways to go to get to my goal weight but it's not the numbers that always matter. It's the way you feel.
PS we're only 430 pounds (around $700) to go to hit our goal of raising 4200 pounds for cancer research. Can you help us get there?? Http://justgiving.com/c242k
