So, it is official. I am nuts. I signed up for a full marathon. This is absolutely craziness. I just never imagined myself being this psyched about running and never in my life thought I would PAY someone to run. Ain't it isn't any chump change either.Anyway, back to the training. So far, so good. I bought new shoes. Turns out for a running shoe I am a 9 when I am usually a 7.5. My feet swell a lot when I run and I have a nasty in step. But now at least I will be running on some good shoes. I also started running using a water belt. Thanks to Melissa. It is something to get used to but really helps you avoid having to make unnecessary pit stops. If you are going to run long distances I advise purchasing one.
In another news, gone completely vegetarian. Which has helped my mood tremendously. No more meat. Period. Feels kind of nice. I just can't do it anymore after watching Food Inc. But I don't think one can just decide to go vegetarian, like it is a diet or something. It is much more than that. It's a lifestyle. You have to be devoted to it and stick to it. It is also something that you should try to do over time. If you don't eat a vegetarian meal at least once a week then you should try it. Then two, then three, then maybe all together. Or start with one meat and move down the row still you not eating anything but veg and fish.
School has been rough lately. There is a lot of work to do and not enough time......seriously if I could increase the number of hours in the day and devote more hours to sleep I would do it in a heartbeat. I just can't find any time for me lately which kind of stinks. Running although cathartic can also be the opposite if you start stressing. Which I have found myself doing. I finish my races going as fast as I can but when I can't see the finish line I get depressed. I guess life is like that too for me. When I can't see the end in sight it really gets me down and makes me feel like I can't do it. I got to work on that.
Until next time.....
