My 10K... is coming up. Saturday. It's an indoor one-girl race against... myself. :) Hrishi might run with me. Another friend in Chicago will too at her local gym or outdoors, weather permitting. I've trained reasonably well for this and I'm excited to cross it off my list. :) What I really want to do is a half-marathon sometime next year. And while we're on the topic, boy these longer runs are leaving me HUNGRY!! :)
I really can't say enough of how much I've learned and grown mentally and physically through this process. Now I can step into a weight room and know what to do. Now I can walk in there and push myself to do what I haven't done before, because that is the only way to progress. Now I can pass on a bad food choice and even make the best choice over the better one. To illustrate, I have a funny little story: we were at Whole Foods Market on Saturday night. Hrishi, a true foodie with a big sweet tooth sees these enticing French pastries and immediately starts making plans which ones to pick, which ones he'd have that night at home, etc. I tell myself that I can have one, there're tiny anyway, so no big deal. That, until I notice the athlete's cookies in the "health bakery" section of the store, and read all the health infused ingredients (unbleached whole wheat flour, raisins, currants, egg whites, oats, etc.); all of a sudden I see a better choice put in front of me and go for it. It was the best choice for me and taught me that there's nothing sweeter than self-control :) Victory of mind over matter, of some sort.
Running is my most favorite form of cardio and second most favorite workout, after strength. Speaking of which, I did some amazing giant sets with John last Friday and showed some true grit :). A couple of more sessions are my Christmas present this year. To me, this is one of those gifts that keeps on giving.
I really can't say enough of how much I've learned and grown mentally and physically through this process. Now I can step into a weight room and know what to do. Now I can walk in there and push myself to do what I haven't done before, because that is the only way to progress. Now I can pass on a bad food choice and even make the best choice over the better one. To illustrate, I have a funny little story: we were at Whole Foods Market on Saturday night. Hrishi, a true foodie with a big sweet tooth sees these enticing French pastries and immediately starts making plans which ones to pick, which ones he'd have that night at home, etc. I tell myself that I can have one, there're tiny anyway, so no big deal. That, until I notice the athlete's cookies in the "health bakery" section of the store, and read all the health infused ingredients (unbleached whole wheat flour, raisins, currants, egg whites, oats, etc.); all of a sudden I see a better choice put in front of me and go for it. It was the best choice for me and taught me that there's nothing sweeter than self-control :) Victory of mind over matter, of some sort.
The motivation and drive for all this is not only personal. It spills over to my immediate family, my sweet Ella, as I want with all my heart for her to continue to make good food choices and stay physically active throughout her life. Luckily she loves sports and has her own drive to do well and be in the leading pack.
I'm so excited for you!!! Please think of me too when you run your race. I so wanted to run a 10k for Thanksgiving, but my life took a happy different turn.:) Maybe next year!:) I'm so excited to hear all about it! You're awesome!!!
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