"You have to wonder at times what you're doing out there. Over the years, I've given myself a thousand reasons to keep running, but it always comes back to where it started. It comes down to self-satisfaction and a sense of achievement." - Steve Prefontaine

I feel great.

The best part of my run today was when I was stretching. It was during this time I realized how much I have accomplished. I can run a 12 minute mile comfortably for a little over 2.5 miles.

And I ENJOY it!

Now every run is not fantastic. Thursday's run was the worst I've had yet. I felt sluggish and unmotivated. Today was the opposite story. I felt comfortable, motivated, and just plain good. And the gym was rather busy and I had a lady on the right side of me doing hill work and sprinting. At first I felt a bit intimidated by her; she was much more fit and could run faster. After 5 minutes or so I found that even though she ran a bit faster than me, we could sync up pace wise when she was going slower and that was great. I miss running with someone. Based on today's experience, I can not wait for the 5K!

I still have a lot of work to do.

Right now I'm running 2.5 miles (give or take) regularly. I still have 2 more weeks on this program to get to 3 miles. I'm a little nervous, but I know I'll get to 3 by March. I'm hoping to have long runs of 4-6 miles come April.

Fingers crossed!

Tonight we are going to a gastro pub! I'm very excited and already have my meal picked out. I'm finally getting my burger! Mushroom and swiss wagyu beef burger. And I'm allow to spend the extra $2 and get the truffle cheese. Oh. My. Goodness. This is going to be good. I'm only eating half because I want to save the other half of heavenly beef for Sunday lunch. Sure, this is going to be a hit to the food plan, but I've planned accordingly all week.

And you got to have some fun sometimes. Key word is sometimes.

Sunday is going to be a lovely rest day and Game of Thrones marathon. The new episodes are coming so we have to watch all of the old ones again of course! March is a great month for TV...new Doctor Who, new Game of Thrones, and new The Legend of Korra. Yes, I still watch nick shows. Avatar: The Last Airbender was better, but Legend of Korra holds its own and doesn't destroy its predecessor's story. If I decide to have children, they will watch both. Yes, there are people who think I should "grow up" and stop watching "kiddie shows" but, what's the point of being a grown up if you can't act a little childish sometimes?

Thank you Mr. Baker.

Allons-y!

Mileage: 2.6
Weekly Mileage for 2/10/13-2/16/13: 13.2