Still going . . . but needing sleep

Still training for the mini . . . . only 10 days to go now. I'm getting excited and a little nervous. 4 weeks vegan now. That's going well too. Not sleeping well due to hot flashes, etc. That's not much fun and I feel sleep-deprived. Making up for it by eating carbs which isn't good either. Need sleep.

3 weeks vegan - last long training run

I've been eating vegan for 3 weeks now. I feel great, not that I got through the detox period. It takes me a lot longer to plan meals and shop for food now, but it's worth it. I know it will come easier the longer I do it. Also, I ran my last long training run, 12.7 miles, this morning. My pace was good (better than I expected). My sweet husband carried my water bottle and rode along beside me on the bike while I ran. I appreciate his love, support, and protection so much. I am so blessed. My muscles are "talking" to me right now - 6 hours later. I am going to be so sore.

Two weeks in vegan eating, and counting . . .

I've been eating vegan for 2 whole weeks now. It's REALLY good. I am amazed at the recipes I've found. Some I've already tried (and loved) and some I can't wait to try. My husband, a meat and dairy eater, is even eating my vegan dinners. Amazing. It sure helps to not need to make two different meals each afternoon/evening. Anyway, I feel great (except a little tired from the mini-marathon training) and I'm beginning to get results.

15 K 500 Festival Training Series

Tomorrow is my first 15 K race. 9.3 miles. And I'm feeling really tired today. I don't know if it's from all the training for the mini-marathon or being on Day 10 of a vegan diet or just because. I don't like it though. And I'm trying to get the house ready for a showing tomorrow morning by myself. Normally my husband helps me but he's helping his daughter do some remodeling on her house today. It will all get done. I just want to lie down and take a nap, but there's still so much to do. I've got to run into town too . . . I have a library DVD due that I haven't even had time to watch. Oh well.

Running Tired

With Saturday's 11-mile run, little sleep for 4 nights, Monday's workout, and a trip to Ohio later Monday morning I got really run down. I took a few days off from running. I still feel a little tired today, but I'm gradually improving. This morning I ran 6 miles into 20-25 mph wind gusts. Part of the time I felt like I wasn't moving at all and other times it reminded me of Mary Poppins and The Flying Nun. Sure was nice on the way back though to have a gentle shove.

Vegan Food

Life is a process of choices and changes. I'm considering a vegan food plan. It seems healthy and reasonable although most of my family and friends will probably disagree. I'm doing some reading and research on it today and experimenting with it.

Friends

I'm so thankful for my friends . . . how rich I am to have such good friends. I had the privilege of meeting a dear, sweet friend today for lunch that I hadn't seen for at least a year. What a beautiful time of sharing our hearts, our thoughts, our joys, and our needs. Thank you, Lord, for my friend, Brenda.