I'm Back!

We are moved and pretty well settled into our old, familiar surroundings. I'm very happy to be back! Now I need some structure, accountability, and a new routine. I feel like my life has gotten way out of control in the past 3 wks. Nutrition and training have been haphazard and I've found it difficult to get in all of my running. One week I only got in 2 runs. : ( My best weeks have been 3 runs. Forget about any long runs since the wheels were set into motion to move. WELL, the buck stops here! That's my confession and YOU/this blog will help keep me accountable. : )

I've had to change my training program for the 1/2 marathon since I got behind on my long runs. I may only be up to 9 or 10 miles before the 1/2. I'm running out of time. I may just have to gut it out at the race! lol

This week has felt better to me. This is the plan:

Mon. 4 miles (40:36, avg pace 10:04)
Weds. 7 miles (1:12, avg pace 10:28)
Fri. 4 miles
Sat. 5 miles

Last night's run was productive but scary. Traffic is adding to the scary factor. Even though we are in the country, most of the roads I must use to access the quiet roads are busy 2 lane highways. I usually run in the morning but that didn't work out because we just got back to our morning homeschool routine. I left later than I should have. It didn't occur to me since it was a long run, that it might get dark. lol I also didn't see any sign of rain when I left. Well guess what? It got dark AND it rained! Regardless since we are back in school and it is getting a bit cooler outside, I am thinking evening runs may be best for our new routine. I have so much adjusting/trial and error to do. Did I mention I'm thinking about getting a part time job?

School is getting off to a good start! I enjoy learning/relearning the things I need to teach. So I am back in Algebra, Biology, and World History too! lol I just have to stay a few steps ahead of the kids. : ) My son makes that a challenge since he often likes to do extra work and get ahead.

Well, if you read all of this, you ARE a friend! I'll catch up with you again after my next run. Any advice/encouragement is welcome.