Begin Again and Again and Again...

Remember this?  Well, Diet Dew and I have broken up.  I'm sooo over it!! I haven't had a sip of soda in 6 days!! Woot Woot!  I've also given up chocolate.  I know.  Crazy!  I'm trying to avoid all sweets, but I have had a few pieces of salt water taffy.  I'm hoping that some day I'll be able to eat chocolate without it becoming a binge.  It's been easier than I thought, but watching the Cupcake Wars was slightly painful ;) After my great outdoor run a few days ago, my last two have been very disappointing.  They've been difficult.  I can't seem to get my breathing controlled.  My asthma is flaring up for some reason.  It's weird, but the treadmill seems worse than running outside.  On the bright side, I've powered through.  Determination and hard work will help me get to where I want to be! Happy Weekend!!

32 degrees Fahrenheit.  Typically I do not run outside unless it is 38 or warmer.  Not sure why other than I can't seem to breathe when it is much colder. Today I screwed around when I got home instead of running right away, so by the time I got out it was dark and cold. I had planned to run on the treadmill, but I just couldn't face it. Sometimes I think my run is harder than it really is because I am bored...  So outside I went.  It was AWESOME!  I did think about calling Mike to come pick me up at one point because I was freezing (note to self, wear warmer clothes ;), but I told myself that if I kept running I would warm up.  That was three hours ago and I think I'm finally thawing out.  But coldness aside, I had a great run! I think I am finally recovered from pneumonia! Woot Woot! I'm so happy that I decided to run outside.  So happy I decided to push myself outside of my comfort zone.  Pushing your limits is good.  Runnin...