Today starts my first day back training. I am taking on the duties myself, with a little help from technology. I am using the Runner's World "SmartCoach" app for iPhone to design my training plan; TrainingPeaks.com to track my mileage, performance, and routes; an iPhone app called RunMeter to record my run data, which sometimes I trade out for a Garmin 205 wrist-GPS. I guess you could say that I have a lot invested!
Over the past week, I have relaxed on the dietary needs a little bit - and I haven't stepped on the scale. Not that I really worry about what it says anymore. It was definitely important at first, and it still is important, but I don't worry about it so much. I do want to drop some pounds so that I can get down to a better racing weight. They say 10 pounds can shave about 20 seconds per mile, which would be great. Admittedly, I have put some stuff into my body that I normally wouldn't. Now I have to be mindful again, and hopefully make it until Christmas, when I can enjoy my sister-in-laws cookies - everyone needs some kind of treat at Christmas time!
My next race is going to be the Pumpkins In the Park 5k race in Rochester. My last 5k time was 23:25, and my best was actually the first 5k I ever did (Race for the Cure in Buffalo 2009) at 21:35. I would like to be closer to that by the end of October!
Got my flu shot yesterday. Where? Target! Saved about $10 over some other places, and I didn't have to wait.
Today is the first day of the 4th Grade beginner lessons for me. It is always interesting to see what the kids do at the first lesson! By the end of the day, everyone will be blowing in the correct end, and hopefully producing a good sound!
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To quote my dad (as I often do): "It's a life-long battle." (Meaning the fight against excess weight ... or maybe, to put a better spin on it: The quest to be healthy!) The Rivers are rooting for you, and participating in the same quest.
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