Winter is kicking my ass. I broke down and ran on the treadmill at work yesterday. I did get to wear shorts since it was inside, and I ran 6 minute miles, so it wasn't all bad. The work treadmill was the most amazing treadmill.. but considering I've only ran on a treadmill a handful of times in my 13 1/2 years of running, and mine (that I keep in storage-such a waste), is a piece of crap, any sort of fancy treadmill is amazing to me. The bad part was, I forgot running shoes and I had to run in socks, so I got blood blisters on most of my toes. I'm a huge barefoot runner in the summer-on all types of surface; I even ran a 5k at the Crim barefoot with Isabel because I forgot my shoes and didn't want her to miss her race!- but it's been a few months, and my tootsies were sensitive. Gross or not, there's something totally euphoric about popping blisters. And I always use an old race pin- totally unsanitary but I'll never stop!
Isabel got to do her first '13-'14 snow run with me over the weekend. She loves it, but that was really the only day I could take her because of the staggering wind chill this past MONTH. Again, winter is kicking my ass. It's not even February! She proudly told me she wanted to do another 5k in the spring (I don't remember if that's her 4th or 5th) and that made me excited! I noticed in the Wayne County activity book they had a kids 5k training program. Isabel doesn't need that, (that sounds like I'm boasting, but I'm totally not right there), but it made me happy that they're encouraging and promoting young running! I truly believe that there are just some people who don't like running and nothing you say or do will change that about them, but I also truly believe that most everyone should participate in some sort of physical activity. And encouraging kids to do so is the best!
Yesterday marked 3 months of eating vegan! I feel great, and don't have a desire to go back. The kids have been pretty willing to try most things.. Mason is more hesitant than Isabel for sure. But she's always been more of an adventurous eater and I just came into Mason's life about a year ago. Last night, Isabel helped me cut the veggies for our salad, and then Mason even asked for seconds on the salad, so we're making progress! I haven't made them stop eating meat, even though as a whole, the household has drastically cut down since I do prepare most meals (and when Ryan does, he makes them vegan!), but they asked if this week they could have a real "cow burger." Even before I stopped eating meat, I only ate turkey burger, so they were so excited when I said yes. I haven't lost any more weight really, but I don't need to. I'm at a small, but healthy weight and I look good. And again, this whole transformation has taught me how to cook, read labels, and find new recipes.
On a sad note, Elite Feet of Lapeer is closing. I don't know a whole lot of details as to when, but I'm really sad even though it's been a year since I've been there. Not really a fan of the running store 2 blocks from my work, but I'll figure something out.
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