Ran a really slow 8 miles with Josse up the canyon. I would now like to report on the eating. Today is day 6 without maltodextrin (fake sugar), refined flour/sugar, hydrogenated anything, and chocolate (and so far no red meat--although it's not banned). I have been eating nine grain cereal, nectarines, eggs, fresh salsa, black/pinto beans, brown rice, whole wheat tortillas, talpia/salmon, cantelope, mustard greens/kale/beetgreens, beets, salads, broccoli, garden tomatoes, cilantro, and chicken. In addition, I have been taking calcium/magnesium, vitimin D, a B-spectrum, fish/flax/borage/olive oil, I have been snacking on raw foods flax crackers, almonds, hazlenuts, and sunflour seeds. During the day, I feel great-- light and good energy. However, my body has spent much energy 'evacuating' old inventory, and the running is VERY, VERY, HARD. Today, I could barely maintain an 8:50 pace. I was tired, low energy, and had to stop for a desperate vpb (a very V of the pb I might add). I thought Monday was just Monday (hard to get going and stay moving), I thought yesterday it was the hills, but today there was no excuse and I just dragged myself through 8 miles. I will do this for one month. Josse said that it would take 2 weeks to really get used to (detox) and to be sure and stay hydrated. I know she's right. So, I will go for one month because I said I would. But man am I glad I didn't decide to do this the month before St. George. I was hoping it would give me more running energy, not drain it. Also, as some weird byproduct--I can't sleep at night. I do have trouble sometimes sleeping-- but I think it's the chocolate withdrawl. I always eat 2-3 squares of 70% cocoa dark Swiss chocolate a day. But since I started this thing, I am not sleeping more than 6 hours (laying in bed for a least 2 hours before falling asleep). I did not anticipate this many truly noticable side effects up front. I didn't think I ate that differently and even now can't put my finger on what the biggest 'sacrifice' has been. Maybe red meat and chocolate. I think I need to add in some almond butter, yougurt and banana today for some extra calories or something. Thanks Josse for sticking with me today! You wanted a recovery run, you got it. | 