I am going to run 7 miles today. This feat seems as large as the 26.2 miles I did JUST last month. I seem to be in a constant state of "do overs" . . . .I am going to give myself another one today. Instead of being mad at myself for letting my mind, body and spirit lose its edge after the marathon . .I am going to give myself a do over before I completely have to start from scratch again. My faith is based on a constant state of do overs . . .it is called GRACE.
We were in Chicago yesterday. I had cookies for breakfast. A LARGE Blue Moon and Chicago style pizza for lunch. All of that is just fine if I am doing to the work to atleast even out the calories. I haven't "evened out" the calorie intake versus calories burned since the marathon 35 days ago. I need to start. I was in The North Face store which to me represents everything about me that I like - - -outside, fit, fresh, clean, adventure. I was trying on a fleece sweater and saw my belly try to jump out of the top of my pants. My gluttony and lack of discipline disappointed me. I don't like to disappoint me.
I am going to sign up for a race here in the next couple of days. Even if it is in the spring. . . .I am going to run 7 miles today. I am going to "get back" the part of me that I worked so hard to get before the marathon.
And yes . . . the Blue Moon was worth it. Potentially the best beer that I have EVER had.
