Day Three Hundred and Fifty-Nine - A Lot Can Change In A Year

I went for a run around the neighborhood this morning.  I really want to try and fit at least five runs in this week.  I figure if I run that often, and ride the recumbent the nights that I've already run, then I should put myself in a good position to hit my goal of two hundred and twenty pounds on September first.  There is something amazing about morning runs.  It's very peaceful, and the weather is perfect.  Not to mention the sun rising while I'm running.  It was sixty-two degrees when I stepped out the door today.  Honestly, it may have even been a little too chilly.  It didn't take long for me to warm up and enjoy the weather.  The run was a little slower than my last run, but I was trying to focus on my form and pace more than speed.

I can't believe how amazing it is to be able to go out and run whenever I want.  Last year at this time, running to the corner of my block would have been a miracle.  If I didn't collapse from exhaustion (or worse), I would have pulled most of the muscles in my body.  To say I was in bad shape would have been an understatement.  I can now run two miles (fairly easily), and I'm planning on running in a 5K later this fall.  I've got to tell you, it's great to be losing my butter half.

My calorie intake today was perfect.  I'm doing a good job avoiding temptations and making sure not to eat extra calories.  My run was great this morning, and my workout tonight was exactly what I needed to finish off my day.  I'm ready for the weekend.