Awe.....yea! For many reasons!

Yea, baby!  Feeling good today!  Feeling good for several reasons.  And I must say, I am saying this even though I'm fighting off a cold. 

Reason #1:  Just ran about 4 miles and on my runners high.  Felt great!  I had to talk myself into going, of course.  So glad I did.  It's overcast and quite windy.  Picked a bit longer way this time, and I think I could have kept going.  No rain and no beating, hot sun.  Just right.  I seriously need some new running clothes, though.  And some sunglasses.  Any recommendations???  I fear cars kicking up rocks at me. 

Reason #2:  Lost another 1.6lbs this week.  Yea for me.  Not easy being back on Weight Watchers but hey...it's a start.

Reason #3:  My little man turned 3 yesterday!  I cannot believe it.  He's getting so big and so quickly.  I love that he's learning and talking up a storm.  He's at such a cool age.  We're having a B-day party for him tomorrow.

Reason #4:  Going to sign up for another 5K this evening.  This one's 2 weeks away, so it'll be my 1st run post-baby.  Should be fun and a jump-start into running for real again. 

Reason #5:  I'm feeling way more motivated now that I am able to run.  It feels good to be doing something active again.  I have now given myself a goal.  To complete a half marathon sometime this year.  Now to pick one and commit!. 

I just wanted to share one more thing.  I have been reading my runner-friends' stories of their races, routes and experiences, and I always can laugh and relate.  Well, I finally have had some weird-o honk at me the other day.  I thought of my runner-friends.  Ha!  Anyhow, glad to know I'm "in the mix" in the running world again!  Feels awesome.  :)

Where's my Motivation???

Just wondering if anyone has found my motivation laying around here somewhere...I know I just saw it a minute ago.  It even allowed me to sign up last week for the BWC 5K in June.  It was just here.  It can't be too far.  

I just can't seem to shake the "lazy" and "I'm tired" feelings I've gotten accustomed to this past month.  Being home with baby girl, cleaning, breast feeding, picking up little man from daycare and whatnot...I just haven't made time for myself to workout and eat the best way I know how.  Hence the only 1lb loss on the scale this week.  2 weeks into Weight Watchers and I KNOW I can do better.  I have 30lbs to lose!

I have to get into the groove.  I'm just wondering when it'll start clicking for me again.  I have to get my running into gear in preparation for some races.  I've been reading a lot about my runner friends and their races, their outdoor routes tracked and their paces logged.  I strive for those endorphine highs, those long but fun runs where you just feel so accomplished and so good at the end.  It's inspiring to see.  I'm a bit jealous.

I have such lofty goals in my running, and I feel like I'm starting at the bottom.  What's it gonna take?

Insert tune ("Little Dog Gone") - "Where, oh where has my motivation gone?  Where, oh where could it be?"

Just saying...

Weigh In Woes

The title says it all today.  Week one of Weight Watchers (yes, signed up again), and I had my first weigh in.  Ugh!  I stayed the exact same weight as last week.  Now, don't get me wrong, I'm happy I didn't go up.  However, I have been extremely successful with WW in the past, and here I am again thinking post baby #2 will be just as successful.  I know, I know...I'm expecting results too quickly.  Yes, I know, I know...I just had a baby (1 month ago now, and I'm grateful).  I know, I know...I'm still nursing and need all the calories I can get.  I GET THIS.

But there's something about swimsuit season lingering that makes me wanna step it up and lose.  There's something about having absolutely NO clothes that fit right now that make me wanna drop the pounds.  And yes, I literally mean NO clothes as I've been wearing Matt's T-shirts, and have 1 pair of jeans that actually have a zipper instead of an elastic waistband (ie. maternity clothing).  Alas, today could have been better with the weight lose.

I need to move more (worked out 3 times last week).  AND I need to stop stepping on the scale to see if it was wrong.  :)  Today's goal - workout once hubby gets home (and maybe run outdoors as it's gorgeous out there).  Here's to another week.

BWC or Bust!

I signed up for this year's Baltimore Women's Classic this afternoon.


It's quite inspiring to see that this is where I was one year ago - running and at my fastest time.  I'm hoping that I can get a few girlfriends together that wanna do it with me.  Many people have said yes, but I have yet to see anyone sign up yet.  So, here's my attempt to get the ball rolling - signing up myself!

Check out the pictures from last year. 
www.baltimorewomensclassic.com

Mommy Runs (in circles)

I am officially throwing in the towel, giving in and joining the rest of the runners of the world.  I decided to blog about my excursions, because I'm now a mommy of 2.  This ought to be interesting!  Managing 2 kids, working full-time, taking care of a household and getting in mommy time (ie...running/working out, bathing/showering, doing anything other than watching the Cartoon Network, changing diapers or wiping noses).  But mainly I'm blogging to make my self accountable.  If I have to write about my life as a runner, well then, I better run!  Right? 

So, today marks 4 weeks post baby #2.  My body is mostly healed.  2nd degree tearing and major breastfeeding issues at the start took me by surprise.  Still, here I am.  I have slowly entered the gym and ran a few times, but alas...I want to feel enlightened and become "a runner" again.  I have been mostly on the treadmill these days, but I am curious and enticed to try what those outdoor runners do.  How do they do it?   I feel like they are such rockstars.  

This is my goal - and YES, I'm putting it in writing.  

1.  Sign up for 5K BWC in June.  (starting slow and picking a short distance)
2.  Train for my first 1/2 marathon for sometime this year (possibly the Philly Half in Nov.?)
3.  Lose 30ish lbs (Weight Watchers is my new best friend).


So there it is.  Take it or leave it.  
PS.  Did I mention I have to go back to work in May!?  Ugh!