"Training" while on Vaca..

I know I'm not "dedicated." I'm not "competitive." I COULD be! Don't get me wrong--I am able to make the choices to get up early and run while everyone is still sleeping. Or miss out on something so that I can get my training in. Or make time for cross-training, weight training, and upping my mileage (oh and stretching and rolling and icing!) But this training cycle I just haven't made the choice to do so! And my attitude about it changes daily... sometimes I'm frustrated with myself and wish I could get myself together (how harsh is that?) and other times I allow myself to rest and to be PRESENT where I am.

Since quitting my part-time jobs and letting go of some other time-and-energy-suckers, I've found that I really enjoy spending time reading, resting, and spending time being there with people that I care about. On the flip side, I spent at least 90 minutes a day driving and get so frustrated because that's time I could be working out but can't because I'm driving. I try to spend that time on the phone but still get frustrated that I'm not able to do anything with that time.

All that to say, we enjoyed an awesome mini vacation in Florida with some friends this past weekend; hitting up Spring Training baseball games (three different teams!) and eating and drinking to our hearts content. We also walked a LOT as well as enjoyed our deck and dock at our rental on Treasure Island.


Monday: 5 mile trail run in 46:26 on a beautiful day followed by a lower body lift session.

Tues: Off/dinner with kate!

Wed: 3.03 miles in 27:00. Felt good!

Thurs: Off/last minute packing/working late :(

Fri: Walked 4 miles in the airport, to dinner and home, on the beach, etc.

Sat: Got up and got in a 3 mile run, followed by another full day of 4 miles of walking! I enjoyed the weather and the sun and don't feel badly. My 3 mile run was good too :D

Sun: 2.25 mi on the elliptical at our hotel (went to a hotel for the night) followed by a 2 mi day of walking (went on a nature walk and petted armadillos!)

Back to the grind and then a short week of work and then a long weekend in VA for Easter!

Happy Easter! :)