My Plan to get what I want

Last night, I decided that I need to make a plan to get back on track. 

A written out plan, that consists of goals, a plan for reaching those goals, and how I'm going to keep track if I'm staying on target. Being a Physical Therapist, I am constantly making plans like this for my patients, so I've decided to do it up for me.

GOALS

1. Get to my goal weight

2. Finish Pumpkinman 70.3 in under 8 hours

3. Wear a bikini on vacation

Victorias secret, so cute!

4. Have more energy and less stress

PLAN

1. Follow my training plan for workouts. NO EXCUSES

2. Clean eating, no sugar ~85% of the time. Limit alcohol to special occasions only.

3. Do my Hypnosis daily

4. Go to bed on time
5. Work less weekends

HOW TO TRACK PROGRESS

1. Weekly weigh ins

2. Bikini pics. Buy a 2 piece and take a picture in it weekly.

3. Food journaling/ meal scheduling

4. workout tracking on dailymile & my training schedule on fridge.

I want it.

I need to regain focus to get everything I've wanted for so long. 

This is the most solid plan I've had in a while to get there.

With a good workout under my belt from this morning, and a plan in place, I'm ready to hit it hard tomorrow!

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What do you want?

How do you get there?

I believe in miracles!

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I've been stressed and down in the dumps.

I've been skipping workouts, eating like junk and just overall having a tough time getting out of this funk.

But I do believe tomorrow is another day.

Tomorrow I have a morning workout planned.

A healthy lunch on the menu.

A quick dinner out for the roomies birthday.

Tonight I am going to bed super early. My lack of sleep lately is one of the major contributors to this feeling. I felt great on the no sugar kick (but fell off the wagon), I really need to get back at that too. The looming half marathon on Sunday with an extreme lack of training is making me a little nervous too. I'm sure I'll be really sore on Monday!

My miracle will be getting on track and surviving the half marathon.

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Ultra Running = one long day

Scott over at Outside PR, sent this video my way...

 Watching it made me think of my brother, who wants to join the Ultra Running world, and Lesley @ Racing it Off who has recently been bit by the Ultra Running bug. 

62 miles = one long day....

Although the Men's winner finished in a little over 9 hours. Hopefully I finish my 70.3 in less than that, or else that will be a super long day too!

My kitchen is finished with my new faucet & electrical plates in place. I have been dreaming about it since moving in almost 3 years ago, so I am super excited. Now I just need to start saving more money so we can finish the basement (which will NOT be a DIY project, definitely hiring for that one).

I discovered new bruises this morning from last night's pole dancing adventure. I managed to get my butt to the gym, and pump out some awesome speedwork. Even though I've been missing a lot of runs, I feel strong, and feel myself able to push the pace. I haven't needed any "illegal" rest breaks during my speedwork. With a half marathon a week and a half a way, I'm a little worried that I haven't done a long run in a month, but I'll make the best of it & just have fun.

Most of all, I feel like I'm missing Triathlon season! Since having to skip the race April 29, due to my kinesiotaping class, I haven't found another sprint to do before my Olympic June 24 in Litchfield Hills, CT. I'm on the prowl, that I can find one before then!

Would you ever consider Ultra Running?

Have you done a half without doing long runs consistently?

Anyone want to cheer me on in Litchfield Hills?