Catholic guilt, minus the Catholic.

I got up this morning with a million different things to do at the office and decided that running would have to go on hold for a few hours. Because I only ran twice last week, the guilt of not running combined with the double cheeseburger from Steak and Shake I had for dinner last night sent me over the edge. Thankfully, this morning was relatively smooth and I finished up with my tasks just before noon today. With no more excuses to make, I ran upstairs and changed into some warmer running clothes and took off! Week 2, day 1 is complete!

Since my actual "training" doesn't start until January, I don't quite feel a fire under my tush. I've made it a goal to run 4 days per week until December and then 5 days per week until January. I think its a reasonable goal without having to worry about peaking too early (like I did with my last 5k)!

Thanks to Belle (and her awesome P.T.), I am looking into getting a new pair of Asics in January. Right now I am running in a relatively older pair of shoes (1 yearish). They got me through this past summer and seem to be comfortable for the time being.

I also want to welcome Pocahontas to the blog! Like Belle, I am positive she will bring alot of fun experiences to the Triple Crown Princesses blog :)

*Mulan*

If the shoe fits

Day 2 down, 164 to go. I am proud to report that I no longer have a case of the ass jiggles. Its amazing what one day of running can do for your butt!

So, I've decided that I really need a good pair of running shoes. Its not that my feet hurt when I run, but if I am going to commit to running a 13.1 mile race, I should at least give my feet the courtesy of comfortable shoes. I have no idea where to even start my quest for a new pair of running shoes considering I've always picked shoes for the way they look or the color they come in. I'm sure this goes without saying, but shopping for running shoes is just not as fun as shopping for a cute pair of heels! I know Belle agrees with me here. She always has the cutest shoes! Regardless, I must start my quest for a good pair of running shoes. Off to Google I go!

*Mulan*