When I first started this, I graded my progress on pounds lost. I am currently down 82 pounds. I have hit a slump. Pretty much it's just slacking on my part in the eating department. I'm eating to maintain right now, where I should still be trying to lost the last 3 pounds. I mean C'MON MAN, it's so close I can taste it. There was a 2 week period where I was eating poorly. But, thankfully I think I have it back under control.
Like I mentioned above I have lost 82 pounds. Which IS a lot, don't get me wrong by my next statement, I am proud. But I am prouder of the improvement in my running. I started off with a average pace of 12-13 min miles. I think that is pretty common for new runners. I am now averaging 9:45-9:55 a mile! HOLY SMOKES!!! I use to dream about 10 minute miles! I love seeing the statics and details of my runs. It's makes me want to improve more and more. Another thing I see improvement in is the StairMaster I started off barely being able to do 5 minutes. Tonight, I did 45 minutes. I still HATE the machine, but love that it kicks my butt. Honestly I think it is a big contributor to the improvement in my running.
I found a running buddy!! I work with him. Started off today with 4 miles. It was good. Time flew by. I think we are pretty close to the same pace. Or he was holding back on me, which he said he wasn't. He added some sprints, which I NEVER do, so that was good. He said it builds stamina and strength. I'll take both! I'm going to be looking to run with him at least once a week.
Fall running? I LOVE it! Sunday the high is suppose to be 53! That for sure is the day I will be doing my long run! Fo sho! I have been doing 10 the last couple weeks...I need to push it back to 13. So anything over 11, I will be proud of.
