Deciding on doing a....

MARATHON!!!!

Catch up…I have decided to train for my first marathon!!! It will be on February 17th, so I have four months to train. Initially, I only planned on doing the half, but I feel like I will be prepared to do the full if I start my training now. I already run on a regular basis, and currently my long runs span from 5-7 miles depending on what I have done that week. I am excited about training, but a little worried about burning out before the race. I have to mix it up and keep it interesting so I won’t lose interest too fast. I have really been enjoying cross training because I have a great partner to do it with.

My eating habits have improved, as I stated before, I do not drink sodas or eat sweets like I used to. I have been eating more fruits and vegetables and more well rounded meals. I don’t obsess about food because I am not on a diet…I just eat less and I eat three meals a day. I don’t feel hungry in between meal times, so I do not have the urge to snack. One improvement I could work on is drinking more water and less coffee. I drink about 40 ounces of water per day, but I would love to double that amount by replacing some of my fruit drinks and sports drink with water. I will never give up coffee entirely, I need to cut down on the portion size of my “one” cup in the morning though. J Those large iced McDonald’s iced coffees and Starbucks ventis and/or grandes get me every time!