We didn’t end up where we haven’t been so I ran. I promised I would. (thanks for messing with me). Truth is, the running thing is seeping back into my blood. I can feel it becoming as natural as time ticking. Except for this – it’s really hard to run on a full belly of burritos! Seriously. There is this small Mexi place right by where I used to work. Everything is authentic and good, good, good. I pity the person who is afraid to bite adventurously because there isn’t a bad thing on the menu. I could stand in front of that menu, drool coming off my chin, taking forever to decide just how hungry I am. I’m always biting off more than I can chew, more than my stomach can hold. In my greed for great food I gorge.
Last night was no different. We ate and ate. Later, I literally waddled up to the gerbil cage and said a prayer before rocking 3.4 miles in 35 minutes with warm-up. I’m proud of the pace. A month ago I was barely hitting 2.5 miles in that same time. I prefered a 12 minute mile over anything faster. Now, I’m comfortable with 10.5. What a scary thought. What a great feeling. So, B~ I didn’t get the 3.5 I promised you, but I came damn close – so damn close!
Someone pissed me off today and made me shut off my phone. The anger is enough to get me running again but I have to be smart. Last night I heard my hip gnash it’s teeth in pain when I climbed the stairs. Last night I ran hard and I ran happy. I never run stupid. I’ll wait a day. The anger will still be there, but the Mexi won’t. I wonder how far I’ll get?
Rockin’ It Mexi Style
~*LunaSea*~ 
Been on a mission this year to finally say goodbye to the flab. Since January 5th, been going to the gym every chance I get and I have lost 30lbs so far. The goal is 60 by the time August rolls around, but I have a feeling, I’m going to beat that. I also started really running. One of my inspirations has been Miss Rebecca and the other inspiration has been yourself: I’m happy to see you back running.
I know we are not really friends, but I want to thank you for your writing and inspiration. Currently, I’m at 3 miles on the tread mill. What was once walk/jog/walk/sprint/walk is now walk/run/walk/run/sprint. I’m hoping to graduate to run/sprint/run/sprint in the next 2 months. I did my first outdoor run in over a year this morning. I almost didn’t get up to do it this morning, but I actually looked at one of your older posts and that got me out of bed, sweats on and running.
Email me the name of that restaurant…I’m always looking for authentic mexican food.
“I never run stupid.”– that is very smart!
i applaud you for running on a full stomach. i would use that as an excuse not to exercise. (ok so i would use a lot of things as an excuse for not exercising)
my new plan…walking the half marathon in September with my Dad. you think Jillian and Bob are tough….dad will make them look easy!
i’ll take close anyday. thanks 🙂 i’m meeting up with a runners group tomorrow. i’m excited about it. not just for the motivation i’m sure it will bring but it’s time to expand the social circle. no more holding onto a past that’s been keeping me down. by the way, i am pretty certain we will be up there late july or early august. it would be an honor to finally find a race we can run … together!
Glass~ To be anybody’s inspiration blows my mind & I’m flattered that something I said got you out the door. Here’s the thing: running is a solo sport so love it for youself and you will go far. Congrats on the 30lbs, too! 😉
Sarah~ What’s the date of the 1/2? I’ll train with you! PS~ You dad scares me!
Bec~ You have NO idea how excited I am by your comment. Rock on! errr… I should say move on then rock on!
mex food. i know, huh?
sis, you are inspiration to a lot of folks reading your blog. everything you wrote from food to pace to anger is so real. oh you’ll get far, sis.
i thought i’d share this with you just in case you need a good laugh. u probably seen it but hey watch it again and laugh again.
Love love love the Mexi fare. When I get to Sin City I’m gonna start experimenting! I’ll probably gain 30lbs!
Thanks for the sweet words…I’m blushing!
I hardly ever watch YouTube so thanks for the laugh. That’s gonna be my new “excuse”…I’m just not drubk enough! LOL Love it!!!
xoxox
hehe….you aren’t the only one who is afraid of him. at the right time he can be a softie though.
the half is 9/21
we can talk more about it wednesday!
🙂 Nice! See you then…