The hill was a struggle today, but I did it. One of the good things about this route is not just the climb, which has some pretty steep parts. But it is also has some steep downhills, which also help build up the leg strength, because it takes some power to keep a steady pace and not lose control when running down a hill.
So now 2 days off to rest & recover for the race on Saturday morning. I am pretty excited to run a race again. I have no illusions about where I will place. It is just fun to do that once in a while, to get out there with a big group. Even though running is a personal thing for me it is nice to occasionally share it.
Diet thoughts
Mentally getting ready for a likely plateau. I am about due for one, that first 8 pounds was easy, but I would be a little surprised if I don't hit a plateau.
I am doing one thing a little different this time regarding my weight loss. Before, using the handy iPhone App LoseIt I tracked all of my calories, including my calorie burn from my runs. Which was great when my body was still getting used to regular exercise. But now that my body is attuned to that regular burn that matters less. So I have decided to focus on keeping track of just my intake. and keeping that at the ideal rate. Then whatever burn I get from my running is just gravy as it were, going strictly to helping reduce weight. And let the Skinny Rules do their part. And so far that has been the difference. And Kim is beginning to notice a difference as well.
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