8 miles

whew! just finished my 8 miles on the treadmill...wow! first of all, what a difference it is from running inside vs outside! I feel safer running inside, in the sense of if I can't make it, I don't have to still make my way back home, cause I'm already here. then there is wind resistance outside which also makes a big difference. While the outside has beauty and changing scenery, the inside contains my safety, which I think really makes a big deal to me.

When I run outside (at least now) I worry about not making it home and the whole time I'm running, I'm thinking all these crazy thoughts. When I run inside, my mind relaxes and my body takes over and I don't feel so drained.

So, I think I'm going to take my shorter runs outside and my longer ones inside, until I feel more comfortable with what I'm doing.

Now, off to start the rest of my day!

Martian Marathon...10K Results

This is me after the Martian Marathon! Trying to look cute despite feeling self conscious about my legs :) I ran the 10K and my time was 57:05. It's improved since last year, but I honestly didn't feel that great. I think it was because my training was off this week. I ran 5 miles on Monday, did Kickboxing on Tuesday, nothing on Wed/Thurs, and only yoga on Friday. I think if I had ran more I would have felt better.

One thing I have to do is train more on hills. There were two at the end and WHOA! They weren't huge but when you're already tired, it's a challenge.

I'm excited/scared for my May 1st race (10miles). I am just going to keep training and do what I can do. we'll see.

I'm so tired right now. I just finished grouting the kitchen floor and now I'm off to paint some trim. Ugh!

Oh, despite the comment I made about trying to trick my mind with my weight, I weighed myself today...138 before the race and 135 after...must have lost A LOT of water there. I'm not happy about the 138, but I'm trying to give myself incentive to lose it. I really want some cute running shorts, but i'm not doing it at this weight...sooo...when I lose it, I'm going to buy them, either from Title Nine or Lucy. I love both stores and styles :)

Ok, I need to go paint! Have a great Day !