Day 18

Today was somewhat of a productive day.  I got up around 11am (yeah, I know... I was supposed to get up at 8am).  I ate 2 hamburger patties, 5 mini peppers, and 3 strawberries.  I did some studying while watching the Reds game, then around 1:30pm I went out for a 5 1/2 mile run.  It was another beautiful, sunny day.  My roommate has been hanging out at the beach all weekend!  She has final exams this coming week, also, but apparently she doesn't need to study much for them.  ;)

My run felt good.  I keep thinking about how I will feel on race morning.  I plan on eating some bacon and eggs and an avocado 2 hours prior to race start.  That should keep me fueled for all 13 miles.  I'll bring a Honey Stinger gel just in case I need it, though.  There are some times during my runs lately when I'm running around a 9:30 pace.  That's really good for my 195+ lb body!  My plan for the race is to run with my sister until the split off point for the full marathon, which is at mile 8.75.  My sister is doing the full-marathon, and plans to run a 10:30 pace.  I'll stick with her until she splits off, then I am hoping to push a little harder (since it will be mostly downhill/flat for the race of the half-marathon.  My PR for the half-marathon is 2:41, which I ran at last year's Flying Pig.  This year I'm shooting for sub 2:30. 

I made chicken in the crockpot today.  I added a bag of frozen peppers and onions, and some italian dressing.   After my run I had about a 4oz piece of the chicken and some tortilla chips and salsa leftover from last night.  I went to Coffee Bean to study with a classmate afterward.  There I had my usual hot tea- with some honey and Truvia.  When I got home at 7pm I had a Trader Joe's shepherds pie made with mashed potatoes, veggies and beef.  I think I need to eat more on days that I run.  For dessert, I had a banana with some honey and cinnamon.   My calories today are about 1500, and carbs 120 grams.  High carb day!   The rest of this week I will be studying hard for exams, so will be at school all day, everyday until Thursday evening.  I won't have time for another run this week until I get home to Cincinnati Friday evening.  So I will stick to moderate calories and low carbs this week.  

Well I think that's all I've got to say.  I can't procrastinate studying any longer, so time to get back at it.  I want A's on all of my finals!!  ;)

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