Still running, too

I ran the Get in Gear 10k this morning. I’m training for a half-marathon at the end of May, so the distance wasn’t taxing by any stretch of the imagination, but a race always gets me running a bit harder than training. That is the point, I know, but I’m surprisingly a bit more tired than I thought I’d be after only 6.2 miles. I do know I have to eat better because I’ve gained about 6-7 lbs since I started my new job. The temptation of eating the cafeteria’s food (and, yes, it’s pretty good) is overwhelming some days, even when I bring a lunch. We have also not been eating the best at home, as I often get home after my wife and it can get late before dinner’s ready. I don’t do well eating later and I’ve been rationalizing a fair amount of junk food lately. For a few years now I have said that I will eat better and lose weight before the Disney marathon, but it doesn’t seem to work. I need better ideas on how to stick to better eating habits.

Still fumbling

You’d think that I’d have found a rhythm with work and home life to be able to post more often, but apparently not yet. One thing that I’ve been trying to do is figure out how to post more often. I have also registered for the 2010 Walt Disney World Marathon, which will be my 4th consecutive race there. I posted on my training for this year’s race over at The Mouse and More, but I don’t know if I will do that this year. I may do it here or not at all. Since it’s just the marathon next year (I’m doing the Goofy again in 2011), the training will not be as rigorous. At least I hope so. My wife is running the half marathon, her first, and we’ll have to figure out the training schedule for the long runs on the weekend. Additionally, the training takes place during the holidays, which is always fun, and the weather here in Minnesota is always a factor come wintertime. We’ll see how it goes.

I had a birthday a few weeks ago (the blog’s title is still accurate), but this time it was different because my wife, son and I are happy and in a good place, unlike last year. I should point out that my wife and I have the same birthday one year apart (can’t forget it that way!). Unlike Christmas, when I couldn’t really afford to get much for my wife, I was able to get nice gifts for her birthday. She has always said that I get more gifts for her or spend more money. This year, she outspent me, but only because she got me a GPS training watch (Garmin Forerunner 405). It’s very cool and I was really surprised when I found out. Read that sentence again. Found out, not opened. I saw the receipt a week or so before my birthday and I fessed up the day before. I always do that – although not always accidentally! Anyway, it was a great present and, although I don’t like thinking about being a year older, getting it made me really appreciate where I was a year ago and where I am now – emotionally, physically, heck, even financially. Things are great and I plan on making them even better this next year!