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Pina Coladas and the pool.

Week 1 of marathon training is going well, but so far I've done more swimming than running.  It feels really good though!  
On Monday I swam 30 lengths (25 meters), Tuesday I did my 3 mile run, and today I swam 40 lengths.  The best part of swimming is still the awesome stretching at the end of it all.  Tomorrow is a 5 mile run and then 8 miles on Saturday.  I'm a little worried about the 8 miles.  I guess I'll just take it slow and steady.  I'm already
wondering if I should be following Hal Higdon's Novice 1 program opposed to the Novice 2.  I guess time will tell....

I found myself VERY hungry today.  1900 calories hungry.  I usually consume about 1400 calories per day.  Now, I know that I'll need to consume more as my training progresses, I just didn't expect my body to want and need it so soon.  At least the majority of it was good calories (only a handful of chocolate covered popcorn).  My new favorite snack is Iogo Yogurt.  I'm in love with the Pineapple-Coconut-Banana.  I best not ever buy the big tub for I will eat it all in one sitting.  Guaranteed.  If you haven't tried this brand yet, do it!  It's amazing!  Tonnes of flavors too!



 
It tastes like this, only healthier and less drunk!


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