Minor Anxiety.

Why you ask? Because I just realized that my first half marathon of the season is in 92 days. Yikes! After I finished my 30 days of running and 160 miles I decided to take a week off to give myself and my body time to recover. That was TWO weeks ago because my foot still felt sore from my 30 days of running. Needless to say, now I am more panicked about my two races and the mileage I have chosen to train with. I did my first half last year, and even though I think it went well, it is a daunting task to train for. I chose a really cool training plan that I think will help my time a little. But I've never done this type of intensive training before. There is a 14 mile run on the plan. 14 miles! That will be my longest run yet. I am slightly terrified, but am oh-so willing to take on the challenge.

When I think about racing I think a lot about triathlons and how many of them I want to do this year. However, amidst graduating and trying to find a job to support my addiction I feel like this would be the year to take off and to really train for some next year. That sounds so sad. Its the first time I've really admitted it. Before I figured I could just do a few here and few there, but with interviews mixed in? I dont know if it would be wise. I need to be at my peak for both. So long triathlons, I will miss you this year! But next year I will return in full force!

Tomorrow starts my half marathon training plan. Its an easy week because I made sure to add a week of slow short runs in. But after that I'll be doing between 4 and 6 miles daily, and that doesnt include the long runs. EEK! Its so scary and exhilirating at the same time. I think something is wrong with me. Haha.

I also set a weight loss goal for myself because I have been stuck at the same freakin' weight for far too long. My goal is to lose 11 pounds by March 21st. March 21st might seem weird to you all, but for me it is the start of my career at the American Counseling Association Conference. I will be interviewing with perspective employers and hopefully making some great networking connections! (And hopefully looking awesome in my new-you lost 11 pounds-suit!) So that is my goal. 11 pounds. At some point I am actually going to have to start eating like I mean 11 pounds lost and not 11 pounds gained.

So tomorrow's plan is circuit training in the morning and then a nice n' easy 2 mile run. I cannot wait to run! Its been far too long. Long enough for me to say "Hello. My name is Charity and I am an addict. It has been two weeks and 4 days since my last high, and I plan on falling off the wagon tomorrow." Running and exercising ARE my addiction... well, besides my addicition to ice cream and sweets. AH! I just cant quit it sometimes. It is a work in progress though.

Until tomorrow's post, answer this question for me... What are you addicted to?

Happy Running,Cycling and Swimming,
Charity <3