It’s been a while since I posted.  I guess I got to a point where every week seemed pretty much the same and I didn’t want to keep blogging, “Agh, it’s Friday, I hate Friday’s now because I can’t go out, have to go to bed early so I can wake up early tomorrow morning”, “Agh, it’s another day during the week when I have to go run”, “Agh, it’s Saturday, I’m awake early, I’m grouchy and I don’t want to run… oh we just finished our run and I feel so proud of myself!!”.  Haha, that’s been pretty much how the past month has been.  I feel like Perseverance is when you don’t necessarily want to do something, but you push through anyways.  That’s what we have – on the good days, bad days, rainy ones, hot, the three of us push through, one step closer to the goal and I’m proud of us for that each week. 

Every time I run, I feel so differently.  Some days I feel awesome, others I feel horrible and like I’m dragging the entire time.  I haven’t been able to figure out what makes the difference yet.  I think food plays a big part, but I haven’t been able to figure out exactly what to eat each week to feel 100%.  I did learn an important lesson last week:  even if you make a healthy Friday dinner, putting hot sauce on everything is a Very Poor Decision!  Ugh, that did not feel good the next morning!!  I’m glad I have Michelle and Kate doing this with me though.  When one of us isn’t feeling so hot, the others encourage her.   

It’s become harder to do things on Saturdays now.  When we get home from running, we stretch and then climb into bed for hours of wonderful sleep (yes, I know that’s not the healthiest thing to do after a long run).  The rest of the day is spent in a half stupor as we struggle to move around the apartment.  I’ve been reading some things online about how to take care of ourselves better so recovery is easier after the run.  A lot of it involves eating more and better after we finish.  Apparently, you’re supposed to eat a 4 to 1 ration of protein to carbs within 45 minutes of finishing.  So Good-Bye to those delicious, most amazing things I’ve ever tasted Bagels and Cream Cheese after our runs.  The past two weeks we made yummy omelets after our run and I do find I feel a bit better.  More importantly, I’m losing weight now rather than gaining it.  I’ve gained almost 10 pounds since we started running and No, it has Not been muscle weight. I suppose all the pizza and wings I’ve been having hasn’t helped that. 

While the miles have gotten a lot longer and the running is tough, I’m able to get through it each week.  The part that stresses me the most is the fundraising.  As of today, I’m at 69% of my goal.  We have 1 month to raise the remaining amount before it is charged to my credit card.  Kate, Michelle and I have several events we’re working on, but we didn’t make much from the bowl-a-thon, so I’m worried it won’t be enough.  I’m trying to keep positive on this part, money is only money, right?