Day NINETEEN!

This morning, whilst skipping along to deliver beverages to the Caffeine Addicts of America, I found that my knees had decided to mull on down to my ankles and gain five pounds. That's the only way I can describe the pain. 

So, today being a Distance Day, I wasn't too excited when Jake came in waving his running shoes through the air this afternoon.

But did I make it?

YES!

Finally, planning ahead and sticking to my research paid off!

Jake and I were able to run our entire path by sticking to running the flat or uphill surfaces, but staying away from running the downhills. Believe it or not, I instantly felt the strain drain from my-- umm--- knees.

This being said, you can guess that I wasn't enjoying the seemingly more difficult path, being that it wasn't downhill. After about 25 feet, I really, REALLY wanted to stop. I bit my tongue, though, because I knew I had gone the distance before and decided to sing Rocky songs to myself instead as I rose to the thrill of the fight and the challenge of my rivals.

Taking in constant breaths kept the cramps away, too, and by the time we finished the running part of our route I was still energized to complete all the uphill glory. (Picture me dancing at the top of the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps.) 

Since things seem to be coming together, I've also decided I should stop eating crappy vegetarian food. (Somewhere along the way I forgot that just because something is vegetarian, doesn't mean it's good for you.)

When I used to eat a lot more organic vegetables and took time to prepare meals instead of toaster popping *cough* sourdough toast + stick of butter *cough*, I usually felt more energized and less hungry. I made a stop at the grocery store tonight and bought and exciting mix of tomatoes (my favorite food!), brussel sprouts, bells pepper, organic honey and almond butter. That, paired with the stuff I bought last week, should result in some tasty tidbits.

So this is my final toast to toast! While it was a peppy friend, I can't help but feel I've been burned for the last buttery time.

...That was a ridiculous thing to write.

ANYWAY!

Tomorrow is a Die Day! Which makes me really want to plan an actual routine because our Die Days have turned into the EASY day. No no no, that won't do. What would I have to complain about to my imaginaries?

So I think tomorrow will consist of sprints, mixed with runs and more sprints. I'll hammer out the details and let you know how it works tomorrow.

Gotta run,

Brooke