Sacrifices

Did a quick 2 miles on the treadmill last night and, surprisingly, it wasn't that bad. Sometimes I get on that machine and it just feels like the miles will never end. Last night, I easily could have done 2 more, but I had dinner plans and, well, food is a very important thing in my life.

Also, the training plan I am trying to follow before the April 28 10K has me doing one long run each week, one medium run, and one 2-miler in between. I know I will have to up my running days as I get closer to actual marathon training but, as I said before, I'm trying to focus on cross training and building muscle right now as well. I feel like sticking to this plan - even if I feel like I can do more - will keep me from over-doing it. When I started running last year, I was doing 4-5 days in a row all summer long. Even though it was only a mile or two at a time, I paid for it with a painful knee/shin injury by September.

Today is a rest day. I have happy hour plans with some great friends I haven't seen in far too long tonight. I want to actually enjoy my time with them (and my beer) instead of having "must. go. to. gym." hanging over my head all night. Of course, that means waking up way too early tomorrow morning (on my day off!!) to get in 3.5 miles before we depart for Wisconsin to see the family for Easter. Sacrifices, sacrifices ...