I know this blog went MIA. I never even recapped The Blue Ridge Marathon from April. That's because somethings are just too wonderful to put into words. I went on vacation shortly after, and by the time I came back I really didn't think I had the writing skills to do the event justice. But, a picture is worth a thousand words...
Present Day
The other reason I've been MIA is bc I lost that fitness level, fast. I haven't done any running worth blogging about since the end of April. I barely survived a trail half marathon in June (almost 3 hours to finish), and now running more than 3 miles seems like I'm exercising in the 7th circle of hell. I've been lifting 4 days a week and 'running' (I guess that's what to call it) 2 days a week. And for some reason I'm running a trail Ragnar in 4 days :) To say I'm underprepared is a big understatement. But, at least I will have something interesting to blog about next time. From what I've heard from other runners, trail Ragnars are more of a camping event/festival as opposed to an all out running event, so it will be a nice way to ease back into the sport.
To Vegan... or Not to Vegan
I recently decided to see if I could give up meat, and eggs... and dairy. I've had eggs for breakfast everyday for the past 14 years. I also don't think I've ever gone a day without chicken or fish (and occasionally, beef). More than 'changing my lifestyle' due to a documentary, I'm taking this as a personal challenge to see what I'm capable of. I've been following the plant based diet for nearly a week now, only faltering once on a bite of a fish taco and an octopus tentacle (I love all seafood; it was delicious). Tofu and beans have replaced my previous protein main stapes, along with more rice and quinoa. And although I didn't feel so great last week, I really feel on top of my game the last couple days. I went for a 5 mile run that didn't completely suck, I feel more alert and focused, and my energy levels throughout the day are more consistent. Hell, I even decided to get back to updating this dying blog. I must be doing something right.
And based on how I feel... we'll see about a fall marathon. Not sure if I'm ready for the commitment just yet... maybe in the spring :) I think a half marathon (or 2) are in my future this fall. But I'm not deciding either way just yet.
Cheers everyone... fingers crossed for an awesome Ragnar experience this weekend!!!
India
