On the surface a 13:34 min per mile pace would sound wonderful shaving more than a minute off my pace. I am only 34 seconds from my goal. This is what I accomplished Saturday in for 6 miles. But you know what? After the run my feet were killing me!!!! I actually got a cramp in the sole of my feet!!! What the heck is that about. I didn't even know there were muscles there. Man, it was horrible. And you know what, I blame....Dolce. YES, Dolce, I said it. There it is! It is her fault. I'm sorry but people have to know the truth. She knows she is my pacesetter and And where was she on Saturday? Not in Sahuarita! Now guess what happens, I end up trying to keep up with MacKnitty. Dolce knows how my testosterone levels force me to make poor pacing decisions. Oh, I heard she was out "sick". Well I hope she's happy for the pain she caused me because of her little respite! I think we need to institute a doctors excuse policy when missing Saturday runs because ..... if it ain't right it ain't right! But Dolce, I am willing to forgive this transgression, as long as you understand the overarching repercussions when you decide to take a wee little break.
On a more positive note, I also met my weight goal. I am at 282.2 lbs (9lbs total) and my blood pressure is 113/60 which is the lowest it's been in 5 years. My goal for this week is 280.4 lbs and 14:30 min/mile. Another thing, I was looking in the mirror, and while my gut is still protruding farther/further (pick one) than I would like, my legs are looking real nice especially my calves. I'm just saying, I think I could be a calf model oh yea I'm talking hot!
I have also gotten up to 9 miles on my bike rides, so I have decided to incorporate a little save the planet action with my training. So starting this week I will be riding my bike to work on Tuesdays. Which is a 20 mile round trip. I know I can make it to work, but I might be calling Trina to pick me up. I'll let you know how it went on Wednesday.
Also, my wife washed my MP3 player :( opening the door for me to purchase another one :) So I might be getting into the Nike+ club within the next two weeks. And finally, I did receive authorization to purchase a body fat monitoring scale. Which will give me an opportunity to more accurately monitor my progress in improving my physical fitness. If it comes in before Sat everybody can give it a test run!
Weekly Mantra: If it isn't love, why does it hurt so bad!
Food Mantra: Eat to Live, don't Live to Eat
