As per the 30 Before 30, this morning I ran my first race of the series – the Jana Piccola Walk 4 Love.
My goal for this race was to run it in 38 minutes.
38:02 was the time of my original first-ever race (the same one, actually).
I wanted to at least match that.
I finished today’s run in 37:59 – just made it.
I really should be happy with that, but I’m not.
I am in such a BM today (bad mood).
I blame it on my impending monthly woman torture (upcoming period).
If I don’t try to laugh about it, I may kill someone.
(Sorry, husband)
Also, it’s ok for me to say it. If anyone else says it, it is offensive and incorrect.
Kinda like the n-word.
(I finally get it now, [current politically correct word for black people])
(Sorry, anyone who now thinks I’m racist)
I digress…
I was in a very negative mindset this morning, which carried over to my run.
My legs were very tired, and I ended up walking a lot more than I wanted to.
It didn’t rain, which was nice (silver lining?)…
and there were plenty of race volunteers cheering along the way.
I kinda wanted to tell them to shut up because I was not doing a good job.
I also just thought about throwing something at a squirrel on a tree in my backyard, who is doing nothing more than moving his tail around in a very annoying-to-me way.
(Sorry, squirrel)
(Don’t worry non-PMSing animal lovers, I didn’t)
On the car ride home I tried to assess what I can do to make my next races better.
1. Continue to not smoke (excluding the cigarettes I am smoking right now while writing this).
Yes, I made it (sweeping declaration) until now, which is an accomplishment.
Unlike sex after no sex for two weeks feels great, the cigarettes do not taste as good as expected.
This is probably a good thing.
2. Eat better.
I have been eating fine at work (I bring my breakfast, lunch, snacks), but when not at work I feel the need to eat crappier food.
Maybe a result of the not smoking.
Maybe just because I suck.
I also feel that I need more protein in my diet.
3. Get back into strength training.
I love to strength train, but I suck at actually doing it.
I do not like going when the area is packed full of annoying judgmental (in my mind) boys, so I have to go before work.
It’s so hard to get up sometimes.
But my legs were clearly not strong enough during the race, and I definitely miss the feeling of a strong body.
I’m going to try to focus on these things moving forward.
Will it go as planned?
We shall see my friends, we shall see.
Fun things I did/am doing today to lift my spirits.
1. The husband and I re-watched Bridesmaids. I never get tired of the hilariousness.
2. Later on tonight, we are going to Hooters to watch UFC with some friends.
Boobs and fighting?
Yes, please.
