7 Miler: I had to do it (inside)!

Date: Jan. 6, 2010

So no fancy table for this one...I took the easy way out, folks. I did my 7 miler ON THE TREADMILL at L.A. Fitness. It was an easy choice, at 22 degrees outside and -1 windchill (Fahrenheit, ahem). Because it was so busy at the gym, I actually did 2.5 miles, then got off and let others have a chance, to avoid dirty looks, guilt, and so I wouldn't get kicked off by gym staff.

After about 10 minutes of talking to Tarrus (not WITH him, he was rocking the new ipod I got him for Christmas), I got back on to finish the rest of my miles. I was feeling great...until my ipod went dead. This actually turned out to be a blessing because it was stuck on Kirk Whalum, and jazz may be great, but not when you're trying to kick ass on the treadmill! See, what had happened was...I left my ipod in my car in the freezing temps, and since it is delicate and not used to the bitter cold (much like me), it was not working properly and died.

So I had the opportunity for the last 4.5 miles to practice "positive imagery" skills and mental thoughts. I imagined my heart beating strong, and my muscles tissue being pumped up with every stride. I was feeling great!...Until I remembered that this measly 7 miles isn't even one-third of the distance I will need to go to finish this race! But...one step at a time, I told myself, and finished the distance still feeling really good.

Tarrus and I proceeded to go to Panera Bread to stuff our faces. I had the tomato and mozzarella panini and tomato soup, and Jones soda root beer flavor (full cane sugar, not Splenda, I just burned over 500 calories!) Then he went and got a side of the new Vermont White Cheddar macaroni and cheese since I was craving it, and I was in heaven!! I overate, but it was worth it!
(Note to self: will not continue to lose weight if you increase calories immediately after burning them.)

P.S. My ipod resurrected itself after syncing with iTunes...what a relief. I love Apple products!