Tuesday's Work Out

I started a new program this morning. To be honest, I jumped ahead to week 3 because the long run was closer to where I already am. I didn't want to lose any time and I need to train to at least 10 miles on long run before my half the first weekend of October.

I started the 13.1 Jeff Galloway training program. It's a bit early to really say what I think about it, but it seems ok so far. He's a big proponent of walking between speed elements - really, who can argue with that? He has this almost elevator music-like voice and he chimes in every so often and says something encouraging or gives a bit of advice. The music is paced appropriately for the cadence he's asking you to do - so that helps. The program was like $15 on iTunes - I had a gift card so if I don't like it, I'm not really out any money.

Workout:
3.38 miles, 39:10
This work out was composed of speed elements that undoubtedly made me look like an idiot while trying for the first time.

It was extremely humid - 95% or so and it was around 75 degrees. Needless to say, I welcomed the walk breaks in the work out.

I did find that my quads were pretty spent afterwards - so at least I know I was doing something!

In other news, I have a constant ongoing quest to eat cleaner and minimize my body stature. My recent step has been to drop soda. I started on August 1 and plan on going soda-free for at least 30 days. I'm trying to see if I can tell a difference in energy/bloating/cravings in that period of time. If I lose weight, that will also be a bonus! I'm doing good so far. I've found that I only want a coke when I am at work. I haven't lost any weight so far - in fact it seems like I shot up 3 lb this week. I seem to retain some water during summer training so I don't know if it's related. I feel like I look slimmer though - although I admittedly think it's wishful thinking.

Wednesdays are forced rest days for me. I worked overnight last night and just woke up a bit ago. We have church tonight and it's ridiculously hot outside right now, so outside running is not a welcomed idea. Instead, I'm enjoying some coffee and some good Olympic action.

I am looking forward to my work out tomorrow! I also have some new running clothes coming from Brooks and I'm super excited! I love running clothes - they are so much better than normal clothes. I could spend my entire paycheck on running attire - somehow I think it distracts from the fact that I don't look like a runner at all. If I'm dressed like one, I feel like people will question my abilities a little less. ha!


My gear is waiting for tomorrow morning: