"Running just as fast I can..."

Okay, not as fast I could, but the shoutout to Tiffany is necessary because that song was the first one playing on my MP3 player when I started this morning.   And it's one of my lifelong favorites.

I woke up late, for the fourth time this week. And raced to the gym for a quick run. I hate running and I don't know how to do it. BUT, I LOVE the idea of it. I want so badly to call myself a runner.  So, the only way to make this a reality, is to give it a good shot!

My goal was to run for 10 minutes, walk for one, run for ten.  Instead, I ran for 26!  My pace is my biggest weakness.  My little legs are incapable of running ten minute miles, I don't know how people do it.  BUT, I decided for now to focus on time and distance, and not speed (hoping that when I'm really a runner, the speed will increase).  SO, I was thrilled with those 26 minutes and got two miles in during that time!  I traded off between feeling like I was going to die to feeling like I could keep going for longer.  I probably would have gone for longer if I didn't have to rush to get ready for a meeting.

I was so behind, I only had time to grab two pieces of Ezekial bread and an orange.  I had to drive 80 miles to make it to this meeting.  I've been dreading it but so far it isn't too bad.  I enjoyed my bread, avoided the unhealthy unvegan bagel, and saved my orange for a little bit later.

I also have a beautiful view to enjoy when this meeting gets boring.

I had to go out for lunch with some colleagues, and I was worried about what my choices would be.  But, I went with a garden salad with raspberry vinnagrette (on the side!) and had them add avocado and black beans. 

It was DELISH!

The meeting is almost over and I will stop at the discount mall on the way home.  Maybe I'll find a cute new top for my evening out on Friday! 

...Until later!
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