Training

I haven't posted much about training lately. I haven't even been recording much in my training journal (in fact I can't remember the last time I did). I haven't stopped running or anything...just stopped wearing a watch! My watch just died out of no where and we can't afford to buy me a new one at the moment. So...I don't have much motivation to record my training since I am not even sure how fast I am going, lol. I do know that I am still doing 3, 3, and 6 during the week. Our long run is up to 12 now which is slower going because of all the storms.

The rain dumped on us yesterday during our run and we had to puddle jump (and some rivers) the whole way. JJ's knee is really bad at the moment too which worries me. Because of this, and some other factors, we decided not to do the 1/2 marathon this coming weekend. We will just keep increasing our long run mileage by 2-3 miles. My weekday mileage will increase next week too (to 4, 4, and 7).

So, basically everything is going really well. My energy is great! I am eating ETL now all the time and experimenting with long run fuel that isn't sport drinks or gels. So far, the best has been diluted carrot juice and a few dates. Because my nutrient intake is so high, I am not getting that post run starving feeling. I feel very healthy and have so much energy! My typical menu is:

Breakfast: blended salad (1/2 pound spinach, 1/2 cup pineapple, 1/2 cup cherries, carrot juice, and flax). Coffee w/splash of soy milk & agave

Lunch: Extra large salad w/mixed spring greens, broccoli, tomatoes, onions, 1/2 avocado, black beans, and homemade tahini and apple cidar vinegar dressing. 2 dates and a granny smith apple.

Snack: blended salad (1/2 pound spinach, 1 cup mixed berries, carrot juice),and 1/2 oz of almonds

Dinner: Italian stew (broccoli, cauliflower, spinach, onions, celery, garlic, carrot juice, chopped tomatoes, veggie broth, thyme, basil, oregano, and chickpeas.) 2 dates