Well Hello There!

Things have been moving along well so I haven't had much to tell about.  I have been sticking with my training plan and ran 18k this morning.  It was tough but it was fun.  I have been going to the gym regularly and have been pretty good at eating well.  Nothing too exciting happening.

I have made a couple of fun purchases recently.  I got new running shoes.  I went into the store looking to get something a bit different than the shoes I normally wear.  I busted through the toe of my last pair in just a few months and I just wasn't totally happy with them.  They are the same Brooks Ariel's that I have always worn and I think they were my forth pair but they just didn't hold up the same.  So when I got to the store I told them my concerns and they got me a pair of Brooks Adrenaline GTS 14's.  They have a little less support but the girl at the store checked things out and said they were supportive enough for me and well they are prettier.  They are considerably lighter and they seem like the fabric over the top is sturdier. So far I am quite happy with them.

I also bought a pedometer this week.  It's fun and hopefully it will get me moving just a little bit more.  It smiles when I am moving lots and sticks it's tongue out at me when I sit still too long.  I've only had it a couple of days but so far I am happy with my purchase.  It also tracks calories burnt including what I burn just being alive and I can track what I eat as well.  I enjoy that everything is in one place.

My race is only a few weeks away so it's time to really get things in gear.  I have officially signed up so I am committed now!  I will be running on June 1st whether I am ready or not so I better be ready!