Still Running

I am still running...in case anyone out there was wondering.  I haven't fallen off the wagon, just got sick of talking about it all for a bit.

I ran 92 miles in the month of January.  I am really liking logging my miles on the calendar I have put beside my "real" calendar.  It was nice to take the January calendar down on February 1st and be able to add up and then also see how everything totally fell apart the week I was PMSing...but that's another story.  I still lost a total of 5 pounds last month, so I will take it.  Hopefully, I will do better this month and reach my goal.

Anyway, it's been so nice to be able to run outside so much this winter.  I am feeling truly spoiled and it's partly the reason why I have my heart set on running the full in Rockford in May...just waiting on the funds to register.

I am also loving a certain food combo that I have been eating a few times a week.  I take a chicken breast, cut it up and season it with cumin and chili powder.  Then I throw it in with about a half cup of black beans, a half of a green pepper, sprinkle it with salsa, and add a little bit of lettuce...Yum!  It's an easy, healthy dinner when I am working.  I have also been getting strawberries at Aldi for $1.59/lb and dipping them in melting chocolate for when I am craving something sweet...better than a brownie or a piece of cake.

Less than 100 days until my half marathon on my 30th birthday and I think I get more excited about it every day.  I have started to work on speed.  I discovered just how rusty I am when it comes to hills during my run on Friday so I made a mental note that I really need to add this to my weekly workout.  I am thinking I am going to be paying many a visit to a nearby road known for hills and hoping the weather will continue to cooperate.

Guess that pretty much catches me up for now.

Happy Running!