The View from the Classroom

Until I signed on here and saw the date of my last post, I really didn’t realize how long I’ve been away.   I must say thanks to those of you who have sent me messages asking where I’ve been.  It’s nice to know that people are checking up on me.

Truth is, I’ve been GREAT. 

I’m training for a 10K…running three time per week…a short 2-mile run during which I try to improve upon my time (last time was 17:15), an interval run where I alternate between sprints and walking/jogging and then my long run which is currently at 5.5 miles.  Initially, my goal was just to run the whole 10K, but I now KNOW without a doubt that I can do that so I’m thinking about a goal time…maybe 57-60 minutes…I don’t know…putting a time in writing scares me.  Anyway, as someone who always hated running, I honestly cannot believe that I’m calling 2 miles a "short" run and that I’m actually running more than that at one time and REALLY enjoying it.  In a sense, I’ve already accomplished so much…actually running the thing will just be icing on the cake.

I’m also working on my PT certification…passed my tests and doing the internship now…I’m thinking I’ll do a little personal training during summer break and go from there.

My daughter’s soccer season is in full swing and son’s baseball season is starting up so schedules have had to be adjusted…with all that and work, free time is in short supply these days, but I don’t think I would really want it any other way.

I’ve been experimenting with the diet.  Trying to figure out the best way to balance the desire to get super lean (I’ve put on a little weight and would like to lose about 7-10 pounds) and stay there while providing enough of the right type of calories to fuel my running.   So…currently I’m following about a 50-55% carb, 30-35% protein and 10-20% fat diet and my calories are in the 1900-2200 range on most days.  I’ve been doing this for about the last 4 weeks and feel great.  I think I’ve lost about a pound or so…NOT great, but I’ll take it…and I honestly don’t know about the body fat%…I THINK it has gone down slightly, but very slightly…so, next step maybe cut down a little on the calories?????  I don’t know….why does it have to be so hard?  Any runners with advice out there?  Please share…

That’s it for now…everyone have a WONDERFUL Sunday and an AWESOME week!!!