Sad day for me. My not-so-secret work crush ended things with me today. I guess we all have choices. Cried on the train, which is so therapeutic. The strangers around you have no idea who you are or why you would be crazy enough to cry in front of them.

I ran with the group today, which was really nice...good group of friends plus our hot coach. Just did a loop, which was easy & manageable. Almost thought of doing a second, but no need to push it. Extra miles don't always equal improvement.

Distance: 5.3 miles
State of Mind: Distracted...to say the least

On my way home from work today, a hippie couple caught my eye at W 4 street. They were about my age, yet decided to take a completely different path than me. Instead of spending their day working, they were parked in front of a stairway singing Damien Rice covers.

Wanted to do a speed workout tonight, but decided to go to the gym instead of heading to the park. Did 4x1 mile repeats, going as fast as I could on the precor. Definitely felt my heart rate raging, but nothing beats hitting the ground.

Distance: 6.5 miles (4.75 on the precor)
State of Mind: No comment

It was definitely one of those days that I just couldn't get out of a funk, not even my not-so-secret work crush could unravel my mood. So I decided to treat myself & do a slow, easy run around Fort Greene park. I definitely took it easy & just enjoyed myself...for the first time all day.

Distance: 3.10 miles
State of Mind: Stuck, stuck, stuck...need to move on

Forcing myself to not run today was difficult, but in the end I know it will pay off. I headed to the gym after sleeping in, doing about 25 minutes on the precor. I have also been doing some hardcore stretching, which I think is really helping. At the end of the day, it is frustrating watching runners all around me improve & improve & improve, while I feel like I am barely keeping my head above the surface.

Distance: 5 miles (3 on precor & 2 running)
State of Mind: I think I need to start forcing myself to find my inner-hippie...since obviously nothing is in my control

Took in so many calories this week, I was really looking forward to doing a nice long run this morning. The cold has still not let up, but the sun definitely helped this morning. There was quite a large group out at the park, since Gil was hosting his first 'beginners workshop'. The regulars decided on a route that took us across the Brooklyn bridge into Manhattan for a few blocks & than back over the Williamsburg bridge. It is always fun, yet strange, to run through Williamsburg. That place is just not made for runners.

Since I have been increasing my miles, my legs just haven't felt the same. Yoga on Thursday definitely brought out a few issues that I have felt creeping in. Today, my legs (especially my right quad) never quite warmed up so I tried my hardest to get in the miles without pushing myself too hard. Please god, let me stay injury free...that is not a road I want to go down again.

Distance: 10.3 miles
State of Mind: Trying to figure out my limitations

Got to yoga a few minutes late & the place was packed. Barely a seat to be found. Ali was remarkable tonight, since the room was overflowing, she took a full advantage. We did so many creative & unique combinations, I was truly impressed.

Distance: n/a
State of Mind: Maybe I can sweat out my issues

Went for the usual group run tonight, but my legs were really tired. Probably due to the extra miles this last weekend & the hard run last night, either way, running with tired legs really bllo0owwws.

The girls decided to do another loop, which would have been nice since the weather was so warm but I decided to take it easy & give my legs a much needed rest.

I hate feeling so mortal.

Distance: 4.5 miles
State of Mind: Mind feels great, body feels so weak