Gimme Some Carbs

After taking a week off in August, I've had two solid weeks of training. No missed workouts. No low effort days. I'm even getting the dog out for morning runs twice a week.

And man am I hungry.

Around 8:15 PM each night, I've been having unbelievable cravings for carbs. Usually something of the cereal or cracker variety.

I'm doing my best to eat as healthy as possible, but sometimes I just need mass quantities.

Don't get in my way.

Long Run Sunday 8/30/2009

Had a great 7 mile run on Sunday.

Felt faster than last Sunday. The increased speed work is finally helping.

It's funny how adding miles seems to be easier than making those miles faster.

Progress

For the first time on Speed Work Tuesday, I was able to do 3 x 1/2 miles under 4 minutes (3:58, 3:56, 3:49).

So I feel pretty good about that.

No Run Sunday 7/12/2009

Skipped the solo run on Sunday and did a bike ride with the whole family instead.

It was awesome.

Long Run Sunday 7/05/2009

Had a lovely 8 mile run.

Still no upcoming races to work toward. At this point, it's really just for my mental health.

I felt much better after.

Long Run Sunday 6/26/2009

The running has been spotty since my race. I got out there and forced myself to do 6 miles yesterday.

And I feel OK today.

I was afraid I'd feel a lot worse.

But man... It's much tougher to make yourself get out there when you don't have a goal to be working towards.

Half Marathon 5/24/2009

I had a good race. Full story here.