Just Bring It

Things seem to be settling down on the wild frontier aka my house.  The last thing we needed around here was to be traveling and running around going to races/fun runs.  Okay, I lied, I have been in a minor funk about missing so many of my runs but for the good of the family I've kept it to myself...mostly.

This Saturday is the 24 Hour Rim Run that I ran 33 miles at last year.  I'm extremely sad that I'm missing it.  I was pumped to stay the full 24 hours.  It's even local.  Maybe next year.

I crazily brought up the Eugene 1/2 that will be on May 1st.  So far so good and I think I might have the support to do it.  What do you think?  Should I just go for it?  I'd obviously just do it for fun and not worry about time.  I want one of those green finishers medal so bad.

Training/Running ~

The past 3 weeks I have started going to the gym again.  That means more cross training and using the weights.  I've been incorporating a lot of the elliptical into my routine and I think it has helped my knees a lot.  I've been pretty pumped about this.  I did a really hard run a few days ago and I couldn't even tell I'd had issues.  That being said, they randomly cause issues on other days.  I'm just happy that something seems to be helping.  I long for the days when I was just a "slow runner" and not a slow runner with knee issues that have prevented me from getting faster.

Diet/Weight Loss ~

My brother is getting married on April 9th.  That has been pretty motivating on getting me back on the right road.  I've once again shrunk my portions and am drinking a lot more water.  Ever since having my girls, I've thankfully enjoyed drinking water so that hasn't been a huge change.  I do admit that I haven't given up my Diet Mt. Dew.  I only drink it occasionally now.   When I give up all my chocolate it is the one treat I let myself have.

Speaking of chocolate, Easter candy is out and taunting me in full force.  Any other year I would have eaten several king size bags of these by now.  They are my favorite.  I have a bag or two stashed in the house but they are for my girls.  The fact that I haven't had any of these or the other Cadbury goop filled eggs shows willpower for sure.  I also have to fit into a dress and look halfway decent in it in 3 weeks.  

So now I am refocused and have many mini goals to meet.  I'm hoping that I can lose a few extra pounds before the wedding which will also help with my knees.  I feel like I missed out on so much this year already.  I refuse to give up though.  Even if I'm slow, I want to get out there and feel the wind on my face.  I want to keep meeting and running with my blogger buddies.  One way or another Jason will run Seattle with me in June and we will have fun.  

So, a few questions.

Should I be a crazy person and sign up for the Eugene 1/2 on May 1st?

What should I do to help get Jason motivated and ready for RNR Seattle 1/2 in June?

Any other healthy treats that can help get me back on track?

After losing over 60 pounds I'm frustrated to even be back to needing to lose weight again.  BTW~I didn't gain that much back :) That's how I feel about trying to get all of my fitness back as well.  Starting over stinks.

Thanks again to all of you who have continued to support me and for all of your comments.  I love you guys!!!