Run Lead Week 1: Finding Balance Again

Tuesday

Distance: 3.1 (9:45 avg pace) in the AM, hodge-podge of about 7.5 in the evening. (11 avg pace)

This past Tuesday was friggin fantastic.  I ran in the morning on the treadmill, because I didn't expect to run much total distance in the PM.  Wrong.  I took out four different groups, and ran almost 8 miles total.

Thursday

Distance: hodge-podge again, lets call it 4 miles.  Pace: serious hodge-podge (maybe 11 average)

2016 Miles: 36.8

By Thursday was when I realized that Run Leading requires balance, and finding that balance will need to become a priority.  Sunday and Tuesday will be set aside for W5K, but Thursday, I have to cut the guilt, and run with my tribe / run for myself.

I started out with two walk laps and a couple of W5K participants, and then a run/walk lap.  I tried to run a third at my own interval pace, but just couldn't "pick it up" after all the hodge-podge-y-ness.  I ran another last lap (.5 miles) as a 'cool-down,' and then just bailed on the work out all together since everyone else was done.  I need clear objectives for my runs, and Thursday night, I was all over the place, and didn't get in much of a work out.  That said, best part was seeing Jerry, Angelina, Brandi and Birgit out on the track.  It feels like forever since I had a moment to run with any of them! *smiley face*

So over all, run leading had me full of pride, but also very off balance in my first week.  Hoping for a fairly solid run tomorrow with the tribe (in the rain?  .. already dreading that part), and then something approaching my 'normal' spring schedule next week.

The other thing that needs attention is the nutrition.  I have not gained any weight since the end of December, but I haven't lost anything either.  And the thing that is most off is the dieting.  In fact, I have just been eating what I want, without any effort to make healthier choices. I stepped on the scale this morning, and am making that my "restart."  Looking forward to a week back on the horse, and a champion weigh-in next Friday! Lots of meal prep and grocery shopping tonight.

And swimming, biking or core / strength?  .. ha. :/

Better next week, I promise!