So Far Still Trying

Alright so I know it hasn't been long, but I wanted to keep thinking on my goals and such.

After work week one, no research.  Now I'm not exactly downtrodden about that.  It wasn't a typical week.  With weather adjustments and major neuroses about my new prep I'm letting it go.  I need to do that more.  I still suck at not taking everything to heart.

Foam rolling OMG.  Love. Love. Love it.  I've been trying to foam roll right before bed, but I also did it today when I got back from my long run.  So relaxing.

Training for my half has started.  I stuck to my training mostly.   I did end up cutting back a couple of my short runs so that I could go to fitness classes.  Without running outside the track and the treadmill are just so boring.  I really appreciated the variety.  Now I'm not so sure if I'm able to get up at 4:45 to get in a full 3 miles before fitness class. Had a good 7 miles for a long run.  The first part was slow and rough, but I had a great last few miles.  I had really hit the zone.

Food choices for little one have been going forward.  She actually picked out black berries at the store tonight since they were out of blue berries.  She was really excited about this until they were on the plate... just need to keep showing her things.

I was able to lift weights after interval training this week as well as go to ab bootcamp and have some strength training during spin.  It was nice.  The plan for tomorrow is cross training to keep the muscles moving so I'm going to try to convince little one to do a work out video with me.

Food for me.  I've done a good job so far this week in making better choices.  I did indulge tonight in some peanut butter cake, but I figured that 7 miles could buy me a sweet.  The best part is that so far I haven't felt like I was always hungry and I even remember to plan snacks!

I just wanted to check up on me.

Goals for 2014

1) Actually adhere to a few hours of research a week for work. I do decently at this until I get behind then I drop all motivation to do this like a bad habit.

2) Add foam rolling to my bedtime routine.  This will be a few minutes just for me, every day.

3) Run my first half marathon.  Start training next week.  I'm scared and excited and scared.

4) Actively involve little one in food choices.  I want to really focus on expanding her willingness to try food so that she eats more of what we eat.

5) Build some muscle.  I'd really like to focus on my arms and abs.  The abs for running speed and arms because of total vanity. Ab bootcamp for the abs and I'm working on an arm plan.

6) Eat for fuel.  I don't make hideous food choices.  I'm fairly good at maintaining my weight, but I could stand to loose 10 unnecessary pounds.  More importantly with the running I'm going to be doing I need to be more deliberate about eating things that will keep me full and motivated instead of fatigued and sugary goodness.  I'm not giving up all of anything, but I want to choose more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.

I thing that's it for now, but that is a pretty intense list.