It was a good week of 5 pretty intensive days of training. 4 out of 7 days I kept my caloric intake at or under 2500 calories. Also, I established an official time of 14:46 minutes per mile, and I came in at 1.4 lbs under my goal of 284.4. My goal next week is 282 lbs and shave six seconds off my time(baby steps).
I felt good running, at least for the first mile and a half, and while my muscles were 'fatigued' to put it mildly, I still felt I had some remaining lung capacity. Also, my recovery period was the shortest it has ever been. In fact, I really had to struggle on Sunday to keep from going and working out and allowing my body to fully recover. The post workout aches and pains just did not last as long, and that more than anything else was the most exciting part!
Unfortunately, I still came in last. Getting beat by a bunch of women and teachers on top of that, just has not been soothing to the ego! But I have the 'Audacity of Hope' to believe that one day I will at least be able to keep up.
I enjoyed the run, but I come to realize that the post run meeting is just as, if not more, important than the run itself. It is a really good time for us to come together and complain about all the hard work, plan for our trip to 'Vegas, and just sit around and shoot the breeze. To me it is like therapy to help motivate me to make it through the next week. Misery does love company!!!
We had a pseudo continental breakfast. I know there is nothing in Sahuarita so we wanted to do something to sooth the inconvenience of having to come all the way down there. It turned out not to be too expensive so I have decided to do it again this week with a couple of changes to the menu. We had fruit(watermelon, pineapple, grapes, strawberries), mini cinnamon rolls and orange juice (Thanks Tia). The strawberries didn't move well so I am striking them from the menu. I was thinking of adding a cantaloupe or honeydew, but I don't like either of those so I'm not, sorry. I am also going to replace the mini cinnamon rolls (no nutritional value) with heart healthy Cheerios and 2% milk. If anyone wants to bring something healthy feel free.
Finally, on the last Saturday in Sahuarita I am contemplating having a Pancake Breakfast to show my appreciation to the team. It is in the preliminary phase (I still have to discuss it with Trina). I'll discuss it with Trina and see what kind of response it gets from the team and we will see what happens.
P.S. There was nothing leisurely about my 5 miles!
Weekly Mantra: Age ain't nuthin but a number!
Food Mantra: You are what you eat!
