Winded

The last couple of months have been so busy and so crazy that I have found myself not following a very good running schedule. With our house finally packed up and almost on our way to our new destination I have finally found time to breathe and to run. Today I ran up the Provo Canyon. Going from sea level with little to no heat to 5000 ft and warm weather really did a number on my body. It felt good, though, to finally have some time to get out and run. I started with a little Pilates and then after lounging around in the morning I finally got on my running clothes. I thought I was a little crazy to be running at 11:00am but with the trees that lined the trail and the slight breeze coming off the Provo River I didn't get too overheated. I was smart to bring my fuel belt so that I could have easy access to water. I ran 4 miles and ran 3 of the 4 miles in under 8 min miles. My mile splits were 8:26, 7:55, 7:58, and 7:56.

I guess I am in better shape than I give myself credit for but I would like to be running in the low 7's and for a much longer period of time. After having some physical struggles back in April I am feeling stronger all the time. The body is quite amazing. This year I am trying to focus on strengthing my core and mind through Pilates as well as putting a good running schedule together to get ready to start racing again. Mike and I are already excited to start preparing to run the Tokyo Marathon. Although we probably won't be signing up this year for next year's race (due primarily to medical boards in March 2011) it will be nice to get a jump start on our fitness routine. I hope to be able to acheive the level of fitness and health I have always wanted with both a good exercise routine and better eating habits. Living in the land of fish just might give me the perfect excuse to learn to eat more fish and to eat a little bit healthier. So here's to eating healthier, exercising smarter, and strengthening both my body and my mind!