So today I begin my six week training for Leahs five miler.  I'm kind of excited. Ive been a bit complacent in my running and my endurance is flagging.  Yesterday I went for a normal run, one I always finish and I had to stop and walk three times.  Very frustrating.  One, I'm not eating right.  What a difference healthy eating makes.  You notice such a difference in your strength and endurance. So I am going to make a healthy eating effort because I love running.  Its my little break from the world.  My stress reliever and it gives me confidence in myself.  If I can push it one more mile, even if its a slower mile, Im proud of myself.  I feel like I can accomplish anything. 
This scheduled I have is pretty intense.  Only one rest day a week.  But its not running every day.  Some days are just doing some pilates or strength training.  Which Sarah and I do three days a week.  Im only going to do it with her once or twice a week because its intense and my energy is needed elsewhere. I also have service a few days a week so scheduling is HUGE. I had set a goal for myself to run Leahs race in 40 minutes.  And for awhile I was doing four miles in 32 minutes.  But I wasnt enjoying myself.  So now Im going to train to run strong and without hurting myself and Im going to just be surprised as to what my time is.  who cares if it takes me 45 minutes.  I still ran it, right?  
Im of to make some oatmeal.  And have a big tall glass of water.  Been up since 6:15 so my coffee is already gone... 
Sorry for telling you guys all of this.  I know....no one really cares about my work out schedule but writing it down keeps me excited.  And lets face it...I do love running but sometimes it can get boring.  Gotta keep it exciting somehow.   eahs race means the world to me.  Last year I found myself crying.  I dont know why.  I think I build a lot of my grief up into training.  So when I dont do as well as I wanted I feel like I let her down.  Does that make sense?  
hope everyone has a good day!!!