Motivated to Succeed

12:30 PM - 3 Hours at work, and then came home. What a great relaxing break it's been this week. Trying to think about how to continue this motivation I have for running. I ran 53 miles last week. I was upset though when I got on the scale last night to find I hadn't even lost one pound. I have cut out a lot of sweets and haven't done dessert. I don't know what I'm doing wrong. I have 30 pounds I want to lose! I want to be under 200 again! Started reading a really interesting book called "The Hanging of Ephraim Wheeler". It is set locally in Berkshire County in 1806 and based on the trial transcript of an illiterate farmer who married into an interracial family and existed on the fringe of society before being accused of raping his daughter and was subsequently hung. Only read one chapter so far but anticipating a good read!

A week from today is BPAC 6 Hour in Buffalo. Looking forward to seeing what I can do. I am heavier than last year and running in Vibrams (which I suspect might equate to a sub par performance). Last year I ran 27.492 miles [prorated] in 6:00. I'd like to push it a little farther. I have not done as many long runs this year as last year however. I will take it easy and see where it goes.

Had a Gandhi quote running through my head as I ran today. I'll share it. I think it's something we can all take to heart today on Earth Day:

"Your beliefs become your thoughts, Your thoughts become your words,  Your words become your actions, Your actions become your habits, Your habits become your values, Your values become your destiny."

Total Time: 1:03:35 Total Distance: 7.00 miles Average Pace: 9:05 

3:00 PM - Decided to do my evening run early. Emm was busy cleaning and listening to an audio book so I figured I would rather do it now then later when we might actually get to spend time together. Pushed the pace the last 2 miles. I can't believe how much I can sweat. You'd swear I was a sprinkler!

Total Time: 23:40 Total Distance: 3 miles Average Pace:  7:53

5:00 PM - Did Power90X Kenpo workout with Emm. Did not hurt as much as the first time, but I was still sweating.  I am finally getting a hang of some of the punches! Total workout time - 1:00:00. 

8:00 PM - Back to the grind again. Today was alright. Got to listen to CarTalk at work. Still sharing the car so Emma had to wake up extra early to drive me to work at 6am. She didn't have to be to work until 930 thankfully otherwise it wouldn't have worked. Day 2 on lose it.com. Going strong. I ate healthfully all day long! Feeling good. Just wish the scale would hurry up and get there with me. Maybe I am not running fast enough? Will have to try to ramp up miles after my birthday marathon. (Net calories after running consumed today: 1216)

Total Time: 45:30 Total Distance: 5 miles Average Pace: 9:05/ mile 

5 amazing miles before Emm got home from work. I have the most amazing wife! Gearing up for BPAC. Will run 5 tomorrow, and then 3 on Friday, followed by a couple striders to loosen legs on Saturday at the hotel. Ghosts in the parking lot say what?!

Total Time: 43:00 Total Distance: 5 miles Average Pace: 8:40/ mile 

5:00 PM - Sore. Pinched nerve possible in back from lifting something the wrong way. Last long run before BPAC on Sunday. Felt pretty good though. Standing, walking/running don't hurt. Only sitting. Relaxed and watched some The Biggest Loser.

Total Time: 1:26:00 Total Distance: 10 miles Average Pace: 8:35/ mile 

4:30 PM - BPAC course looks great. Can't wait for tomorrow. Most grass sections will be runnable. Some sections I will have to stick to the hard stuff. Looking forward to it tomorrow!

Total Time: 32:00 Total Distance: 3.25 miles Average Pace: 9:50/ mile