Move along, move along...nothing to see here...

As I thought about today's blog entry, I realized that I (conveniently) forgot to post the results from last week's weigh-in. I don't remember actual numbers, but I do remember that I lost (not weight) and Katie won. While Katie's "before and after" pictures will be drastically different...mine will not, LOL! And since I was only on my diet one day in the last seven days, tomorrow's weigh-in is gonna be a stinker too.

Thank goodness for the marathon training though. If it wasn't for my dedication to that, then I am certain I would have gained back any weight this week that I have lost in the last 6 months!

Some notable Chubby Entrees include: The MOPS Breakfast Buffet on Wednesday, 2 separate occasions of fast food, All-You-Can-Eat Pancakes at Ihop, frozen yogurt WITH toppings, these...



Oh, and then these (Streusel Cupcakes)...





But back to the running...

For the most part that is going good. I ran a total of 19 miles last week. And, just 20 minutes ago, I completed my 200th mile since the start of our training! That's a neat accomplishment!

Saturday's long run was the big 9 miler. I was hoping to do that outside, around my neighborhood. But it was raining. There are 2 things that this marathon training has made me fear: illness and injury. If I obtain either one of those, then my training will serve a set-back. Soooo, since "Elizabeth" and "falling" are not distant relatives, I never increase my chances of (slipping and) falling by running in the rain.

On Saturday morning, I first "carbed-up" and met my mom for the previously mentioned pancakes at Ihop. Then, to the gym I went. The first 5 miles were a breeeeeeeze. I was surprised at how well I was keeping my breakfast down, LOL! But miles 6 and 7 were a little less breezy. ;0) After I had ran 7 miles non-stop, I did 5 minute intervals of walking and running, until I completed the 9th mile. While its disappointing that I can't say I ran all 9 miles, I'm still pretty proud of myself for the effort I gave it. The fact that just 16 weeks ago, I occasionally would run a long distance of 3 miles, compared to what I am accomplishing now, is not lost on me. :0)

Stay tuned...

In 2 weeks from today I will have participated in my first Half Marathon!