A week of walk-running

I did four run-walks last week -- awesome! I forgot how amazing that "Runner's High" feels. I also forgot how great it feels to be soaking with sweat after a workout. The funny thing is that my body suddenly wants to go back to its semi-vegetarian ways. When I'm lifting weights for a period of time, my body only craves protein. It could also be that I loaded up on Indian food all week at mom & dad's and was sent home with leftovers (thanks Mom!).

In any case, it's been easier to eat better since I started running again, even though I'm not going full-blast. I'm really enjoying walking with run breaks (running with walk breaks was previously unbearable to me, "the runner"). My legs and knees are thanking me too!

I found an easy 10-minute route at home that I can do four or five times to get in a decent workout depending on how much time I have in the morning. I really liked being able to do a 10-minute loop at my parents' house. Knowing I just had four more loops to go made it so easy!

I had another great 50-minute walk-run this morning. I'm slowly turning very brown in the sun but hopefully this week I'll be able to start waking up earlier now that "vacation" is over.

sdg