Man two miles was fun. It felt so good, my legs and hips felt good, my energy was good. I was really happy until I got home and weighed myself. I have gained 5 pounds since last week. This always happens. The second I stop using all those calories for running, my body greedily claims and tucks them away--survival mode. I don't relish the idea of being fluffy right before the race, I imagine it's like running with an extra 5lb sack of flour. But every time it's toss up between eating healthy (good complex carbs and lean proteins) before the race or being hungry,cranky, and anxious before the race just so I don't gain any weight. That said, I don't think that cake last Sunday did me any favors. The good news is, I feel pretty good. | 