I am so glad that I seem to be coming back just fine from my calf injury. I am pretty sure what went wrong. I was not running slow enough on most of my days. I was also running the natural hills around my home every day and not enough flat runs. I also did that little sprint on the day it pulled. Running slow and relaxed most of the time and flat routes 1/2 of the time is making a HUGE difference. I recovered from the 5k a ton faster with no complications, only a little calf tightness.
This week is a cut back week. I'll only be running 21.5 miles this week. I will be biking to make up the time so I get 90 minutes every day. David adjusted my handle bars and that has helped a TON. I also bought some fancy gloves, which has also shown a great deal of benefit. Yoga is planned for 60 minutes each day as well. Surrender fat, surrender!!!
Nutrition plan for the week. I will continue to eat mainly whole foods (90/10 split J ). I am going to put some time frames on my meal times. I am one of those slothful servants who must be commanded in ALL things J . I find that as with ALL disciplines, rules and structure are quite helpful as you acquire new skills and habits. As I mentioned in my diatribe last week, I have ignored my body’s requests for so long, that it has been a bit tricky to learn to hear it’s needs clearly. I also am in the habit of ignoring it, and need some work there.
I am very confident that over the next year I will see the progress I am looking for. I just need to remember patients for my body and my inner self. I can do this! I can do hard things J!
Have a WONDERFUL Sunday!!! Great racing, everyone! I am feeling quite ill today, so I am going to rest! I think it is just a cold ;) Although it could be a major aversion to attending Stake Conference with my sweet little boys! Good luck, Honey!!!
Oh yeah- We, David, the kids and I went to Salt Lake last night to Leslie's benefit fundraiser party for her Son-in-law Paul who has recently suffed a major stroke. I was really a great party and wonderful to see so many people there to support Paul, Julie and Les. Thanks for inviting us Leslie. The food was great and we had a wonderful time. The kids love their t-shirts and fought over the leftovers for breakfast this morning! You are an amazing lady to put all of that together!!! | 
