Aaaand . . . I'm back.

I'm back from my mini-hiatus.  I really took it easy this last week or so.  I maybe got a run or two in for about five miles.  I also fell off the wagon 4HB-wise.  I wasn't pigging out or anything, but I wasn't eating dinner like I was supposed to.  But I guess after a couple of months of being fairly strict, I needed a bit of a break from the 4HB.

I had started last week ok, but by Friday even the 4HB breakfast was out the window.  I had an apple fritter for breakfast along with my coffee.  It. Was. Awesome.

But no more.  I'm back on the wagon.  And not because I gained any weight.  I didn't.  I stayed where I was surprisingly.  I just needed to get back on because, my god . . . I felt HORRIBLE.  I can't imagine feeling like that all the time again.  No energy, somewhat lethargic . . . I guess that's why I didn't run this last week.  Blagh.

So I started again on Monday.  That may explain the crap four miles I ran yesterday evening.  I was still on the crap-food hangover.  I did ok the first couple of miles.  But on that second mile I knew I was going to have a problem going back.

By the way, that's why I don't run ovals.  If I'd been running at the track, I'd've just up and quit my run by my second mile and headed home.  Out-and-backs, you can't do that.  Once you're OUT, you gotta go BACK!

Anyway, back to the crap Tuesday run.  I was doing good for two miles.  Before even getting to the turn-around I knew I was gonna struggle to get back.  I began the run doing 2/1's (2 minute run, 1 minute walk).  After the first mile I switched it to 3/1's I was comfortable.  I'm not sure if I'd had kept it to 2/1's would've helped, but I was struggling to get the last bit of the second mile.  At the turnaround, I switched back to 2/1's and had to psyche myself out to finish it strong.

One thing I noticed during the run was that my form was off.  I noticed my foot would slide forward a bit at each step.  Can anyone tell me what that indicates?  That's right.  Over striding.  I was wearing my Bikilas and it wasn't until I got tired that I noticed my foot was sliding forward.  I had to focus on placing my foot down.  I had to shorten my stride more.  I think I have to break out the metronome again and see if my pacing is off.

I have another run tonight with the cuz.  Same place, different distance.  We go for 15 minutes out and then back.  We get close to the three mile mark.  Maybe tonight we will.  She's getting better.

GD

p.s.
too lazy to check.

p.p.s.
run :)