Yesterday evening I broke my not running streak. I had only taken 4 days off but it felt like I had taken 4 years off. Every step felt awful. Apparently eating like crap and being lazy is not good for training. Who knew? I wanted to go 3 miles and I did not have the extra .03 in me to make that possible:
Maybe this run was extra hard because I was being weighed down by my new bling? I think it had more to do with being weighed down by M&Ms but let’s just go with the ring theory. Even if the run was ugly the weather was pretty. I can already tell my overcast, cool breeze runs are coming to an end and it I am trying to enjoy them as much as possible.
Matt had a work dinner meeting so I was left to fend for myself for dinner. Obvi this meant I was going to resort to my lazy girl dinner: eggs.
Scrambled eggs, havarti, whole wheat pita with ketchup and orange pepper slices
Easy peasy. I had no plans to eat any dessert last night but when I was scrounging through the cabinets looking for something to pack for my lunch, I came across a wonderful surprise: a half full bag of dark chocolate mint M&Ms!
Christmasy goodness
I thought these holiday favorites were long gone but apparently I was wrong. That means there are now currently 3 kinds of M&Ms in our house: dark chocolate raspberry, dark chocolate mint and milk chocolate coconut. I should probably eat these up before I load up on next weeks after Valentines Day candy sales. Guess my clean eating will have to wait. Shucks.
There seems to be some nasty weather headed to the northeast so hope you are all bundled up and ready for some treadmill runs!
What do you do to get through tough runs?
I tell myself bad runs now make good runs later. Also, I curse myself for eating some much crap.
Favorite kind of pepper?
orange and red.
allisonhayes91
/ February 7, 2013I eat crap and try to work out and feel terrible and then do the same thing. I ask myself why I do that when I know it’s a bad decision. Yet I still continue to do it over and over, lol. Red peppers are definitely my favorite. Still obsessed with your ring….
Runner Girl Eats
/ February 7, 2013Thanks, I am too
I’m always cursing my nightly desserts during my runs. Maybe one day ill learn?
pickyrunner
/ February 7, 2013Working out in the afternoon usually keeps me from eating crap before practice (I say usually because at least once a week this strategy fails me) but I like your ring excuse better
Besides, it’s there for you to stare at. What if you like ran into a pole or something while running because you were distracted? That would be dangerous! I would totally do that.
Runner Girl Eats
/ February 7, 2013I kept checking to make sure it didn’t fly off! Luckily I didn’t fall in the process but its only a matter of time lol
Nicole (@KidlessKronicle)
/ February 7, 2013I usually bribe myself with some sort of treat. Get through this run, do all the miles and you can have BROWNIES!
The Kidless Kronicles
Runner Girl Eats
/ February 7, 2013I do that too. If I don’t finish my planned distance I don’t let myself have dessert.
Rachel @ Undercover Diva: A Sitcom
/ February 7, 2013Food is 100% my motivation. I know that if I don’t finish a run/don’t go as far as planned, I’ll have to have a smaller dessert or no dessert at all.
That sure kicks my butt into gear. I also tell myself that it’s mostly mental and that I am not going to die and to just keep going.
I love green and red bell peppers, but I also like pepperocinis and jalapeno peppers (do those two choices count?)
Are those the Arnold Pita Pockets? If so, I LOVE THOSE! Seriously, I am obsessed with them lately.
Runner Girl Eats
/ February 7, 2013I do the same thing with the dessert. And peppercinis def count. Love those!
Chelsea @ LittleOneRuns
/ February 7, 2013i just think about how easy it will be if i continue to eat right and workout, the first couple days always suck lol red and orange!!! and i pretty much love any pepper lol
Runner Girl Eats
/ February 7, 2013Yea reminding myself that it gets easier if I stick to it really helps me keep going.
Britta
/ February 7, 2013I like the bling theory too
CONGRATS, your ring is absolutely gorgeous btw!! I know how you feel though, after a few days off training getting back into it feels like the hardest thing in the world. and umm what, I didn’t even know chocolate MINT M&Ms existed!!!
Runner Girl Eats
/ February 7, 2013Thanks! I found the mint M&Ms during christmas time and they are hands down the best flavor. Highly recommend them!
Alex @ Cookie Dough Katzen
/ February 7, 2013I like the lazy girl dinner. Orange peppers are my favorite too!
Runner Girl Eats
/ February 8, 2013Lazy dinners that involve peppers are the best
Running In Heels
/ February 7, 2013Your ring is so gorgeous!
Runner Girl Eats
/ February 8, 2013Thank you! I love it
alltidrun
/ February 7, 2013Just had to comment to say that your ring is spectacular. Your man has good taste!
Runner Girl Eats
/ February 8, 2013I agree! I love it
kelseyruns
/ February 7, 2013Beautiful ring! I just turn my ipod up loud and keep telling myself “your almost there” and I love orange peppers with ranch!
Runner Girl Eats
/ February 8, 2013Thanks! The iPod def helps with tough runs.
RunToInspire
/ February 8, 2013“Apparently eating like crap and being lazy is not good for training. Who knew?” – LOL, I love having discoveries like this – genius
Getting through tough runs for me is now (in 2013) about being mindful and meditative… it’s really hard.