The Drunk Runner

I'm trying to find some new recipes for my morning requirement of eggs.  It's been less than two weeks on the new nutrition plan and I am SO sick of them.  I'm not an egg fan to begin with as the texture has always triggered my gag reflex.  Some days I can handle them, some days I can't handle them at all.  I'm trying to brainstorm a few ideas to try to make my morning breakfast more appealing. What I should be eating in the mornings (according to the nutrition plan prescribed for me): 1 whole egg 1/2 c. egg whites 1 slice of Sprouted Grain Bread Reasons I should be eating this:

Last night I completed my second " Monday" workout.  It wasn't nearly as difficult as I found it last week and I believe there are a few reasons for that: 1) I did not run 3 miles before I attempted the routine (introducing my inner over achiever) 2) I now have adequate nutrition (Dear God, let's hope as I'm eating 1600 calories a day) 3) Maybe, just maybe, I'm a little bit stronger after only one week of being back in the gym (No?  Shut up, yes I am)

I feel like a pile of jello.  A big ol' plate of hospital red jiggly jello.  Is this a good thing?  My body says 'let's keep going', and then I try to stand and I fall.

Happy New Year to all my drunk runner friends !  I hope you all had a safe and happy night last night.  Big G and I kept it low key around here; we weren't really feeling the big hoop-la of it all.  Nonetheless, we had a great time playing some games with friends and then finished the night off to sounds of fireworks ( sounds, as we weren't exactly sure where the fireworks were coming from ) in our glorious hot tub! So, as always, it's resolution time .  January first could be defined as the biggest Monday of the year: time to start with new goals, and purge the bad habits .  My goals aren't all that new.  Same goals, different strategy. I had a life goal to be in the best shape of my life for my 30th birthday.  That goal was not reached....at all....not even close.  I accidentally forgot to try...... So I developed a new goal to be in the best shape of my life for my 30s and I'm on my way.  When say "on my way", what I really mean is...

Today is a very special day to me: I'm 30.  I feel like a grown-up and apparently there's a club to join!   So far, I've had an amazing day!  My super great friend, C, came over last night to help me celebrate the last day of my 20s.  We were talking about how down we seem to get on our birthdays and how there is always disappointment.  She told me to expect absolutely nothing and plan for a crappy day.  What a great idea!  I expected nothing and have received breakfast at work, flowers from the most beautiful person in the world, and lunch with friends.  It's been amazing!  I've been smiling all day! Some people make lists of things to accomplish before they are 30.  My one friend had challenged herself to complete RAKs (Random Acts of Kindness)...I think that was for her 31st.  I decided to make a simple list of 30 things I've learned in the past 30 years.  When I thought of the idea, I expected it to be funny and intere...

How is it almost November already?!  This year has been a whirlwind.  So much has happened way too fast.   Time to sloooooowwwww it down...... I just finished reading an article about how to get back into running.  I haven't had a real run since July.  I think I really needed the break, both mentally and physically.  I think it's time to pour the wine in a sippy cup and jump back on the treadmill. Let's go! I don't really have a plan.  Not yet anyways!  I'd like to get back into the gym 'old school style' which I used to love: cardio followed by strength training.  I sort of quit doing this and started with the workout dvds and yoga.  Both of which I got bored with very quickly.... I want to build up my miles again and get myself in gear for half marathon training come the new year.  I'm going to run the Woody's Half Marathon, the Dinosaur 5km, and Mud Hero for sure in 2014.  I'l like to try some new ...