Saturday morning and it wasn't snowing very much so I decided to go out for a run. Cool and comfortable, slow and easy resulting -> 4.3 miles.
Spent the remainder of the day fairly mentally alert and physically satisfied. As I continue this week I will need to remind myself that I am doing this for myself. Getting healthier and staying there is a goal I am committed to achieving and maintaining. Looking back on how I got to this point is only going to help if I use it to not repeat the same or similar mistakes.
Weighed in at 224 this morning. I expected to put on or maintain the weight despite the increased physical activity. This has occurred every time I began an exercise program. My body just doesn't want to give it up. I know after a week or so of daily activity seeing a weight gain can be disconcerting or discouraging but I'm "not gonna let it happen" that way.
My initial idea was to get to 5 miles by mid February, should be able to meet that, barring any foot problems. Need to increase both flexibility and core strength. Two things I must change and incorporate into my training. Reading Long Distance: Testing the Limits of Body and Spirit in a Year of Living Strenuously by Bill McKibben for motivation and insight on physiology.
Right now my thoughts and prayers go out to the people in Tuscon AZ dealing with the tragic incident there.
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