Week 4 - Day 2

Really increasing the mileage now - this week's goal is 17 miles! But I'm making good progress. A small part of me is proud that I've made it this far - I didn't expect to make it till this point. I'd always thought it'd be too difficult and that I'd probably give up a long time ago. But I have to admit that this has become a new passion of mine. I'm at the point of no return - it'd be the greatest mistake of my life if I were to turn back now. And I've never been one to shy away from a challenge. So the days when my legs feel like they can't go any further or when my lungs feel like they're about to explode, I think about what it's going to feel like crossing that finish line for the first time - and it always brings a smile to my face and I feel just a little bit lighter, and my legs feel just a little bit stronger and I get all my energy back.

Yesterday was the first 4.5 mile run for the week - I'm making slow progress on increasing my speed - shaving a few seconds off my 4 mile time every time. But more than anything, I'm racing to finish - sprinting across that finish line is not a priority. I'm managing to keep my average pace just under a 12 min/mile and that's where I'm most comfortable.

Yesterday's power song: Dangerous by Roxette! :) One of my all-time favorite bands..

I've also lost the 2 lbs I'd mysteriously gained over the course of last week. My body fat percentage had also increased and that really scared me. I want to stay lean for the race. So I was extra careful the last two days and I'm back on track as of this morning! :) yipppeee!! I just have to make sure I stay on course..

Today is a cross-training day - so I'll probably tackle the stairmaster again followed by weights for my upper body, abs and back. I'm actually already looking forward to tomorrow's run :)

I'll write again soon!