Third day in a row of waking up at 7… and it’s not getting any easier. I’m not giving up, though! 21 days to make or break a habit, right?
It would be a lot easier if I didn’t have a husband who snored (I can’t fall asleep when he’s snoring) and a mind that raced. Seems like no matter how tired I am at night, as soon as I lay my head on the the pillow my mind is wide awake and thinking of a million different things.
Thank God my body is happily accepting coffee again.
A mug of stevia-sweetened brown brew was very much needed to get my body moving this morning. I felt a lot better after the caffeine hit my system. Addict much?
And then I proceeded to have the best run of 2012 so far! By all means this run should have sucked: I wasn’t hungry, so I didn’t eat beforehand, the wind was working against me, and I still wasn’t quite awake.
But I managed to pull off 2.75 miles at an average of 9:51. The pace was nice, but the best part was how natural running in the Vibram Five Fingers felt. Lately I’ve been really getting the hang of “barefoot” running, especially working into a good stride toward the end of runs. Today my stride felt good from the beginning! It’s taken almost two months of Vibram running and a lot of patience, but I’m getting there.
Clearly my ridiculous running gear and cheesy grin can take all the credit.
I was also really surprised at how energized I felt even though I hadn’t ate… I was literally running on empty, but I didn’t feel like it caught up to me until almost the end of the run.
Every time I wear these running tights I think “elephant legs.” Apparently grey + wrinkles at the bottom = elephant.
Post-run I came home and foam rolled/stretched while breakfast cooked in the microwave.
Breakfast
Microwave oats are still going strong for the time being. They are just too easy to not love. Today’s mix was the usual banana, cinnamon, peanut butter, and chia seeds. I can’t eat chia seeds before running (too much fiber), but I can certainly enjoy them after. They really help keep me full for a lot longer.
Lunch
Now that the weather is getting a little warmer—emphasis on little—my body seems to be more tolerable of the idea of lunch salads again. I love salads in the summer, but the thought of them in the winter makes me gag.
I threw together some spinach, shredded cabbage, cucumber, carrot, cheese, and sunflower kernels. Topped it off with some salsa as dressing.
That alone would only keep me full for about an hour max., so I threw a yogurt container in on the side.
The two still didn’t quite cut it, and I found myself rummaging through the kitchen an hour later. I came up with this peanut butter and banana pita, which tasted like heaven to my taste buds.
Note to self: make peanut butter and banana sandwiches more often!
Snack
Between classes at work I had an apple and some almonds.
I was very hungry on my way home from work, so I ended up snacking on some cheese and orange juice while making dinner.
Dinner
Dinner needed to be something quick and meatless (because of Lent).
I boiled some pasta and used a store-bought sauce. Alone that would have been pretty boring.
But I spiced it up—hahahaha, get it?—with some Italian seasoning and pesto sauce. This made for a winning combination.
It was a very laid back day and I’m feeling proud of both my run and my determination to wake up at 7 despite how tough it is.
Tomorrow is Mount Fuji day and Jeremy’s off work, so we’re taking a daytrip. That means I better get ready for bed.
Question of the day:
Today begins the season of Lent. If you’re participating, what are you giving up or doing extra for the next 40 days? I’ve found myself wasting so much time watching videos on Youtube in the last few months. I’m giving them up for Lent and spending that time in prayer and Bible reading instead.
