The training continues. Yeah!

In stark contrast to my last post, I am bouyant and pleased now. :)

I got up early and went for a little more than a 5k run this a.m. I need to keep running four to five times per week and, initially, just continue adding time rather than distance, in order to build up my endurance. I have increased my lifting totals, both in numbers of repetitions and in over all weight. I have gained muscle mass, and am still losing fat, which is awesome.

My immediate goal is to add approximately five minutes per week to my run time, which should, ultimately add a little over a half mile each week (hey, I'm old and the longer I go, the slower I get! lol) I would like to be up to seven or eight miles by mid January, in order to have a good base to build on for my final goal of 14 miles. While I'm not trying to run a half marathon, I am indeed hoping to have more gas in the tank for the ten mile, obstacle laden Tough Mudder, as well as the 13 mile Spartan race (if I opt for that one...looks a bit goofy). Besides, if I can get to 14, then I can get to 24, and then I can shoot for the Iron Man, which is the end all, be all of what I would consider my finest physical achievement.

Going to Utah in mid January is going to put a bit of a drag on my progress, as I'll be running in elevation, as well as trying to find time to run in the snow, and in between classes. I don't think I can gain at first, but I sure hope that I don't lose too much either.

Have a great week!