While I WAS going to talk today about the joy of running and all that it can bring you, during my work out yesterday something moved me which I feel is more important to share. As I checked my form in the mirror I kept eying my newly purchased LiveStrong bracelet. When Mr. Nut and I bought these last weekend I joked that I was about 5 years behind the trend. But great causes don't go out of style (and old legends don't die, they take 3rd in the Tour de Lance!). We may not all be personally affected by cancer, but it resonates through our society, if only as the secret pain of someone that someone we love is close to, the approaching assasin of someone dear to us, perhaps our own demon we've yet to have to battle. However far it feels from you at the moment, there are people struggling for their lives even as I write this, and I am honored to wear this yellow band to support their war, celebrate their victories, and mourn their losses.
Even more touching is how Lance Armstrong has taken his fame and fortune and turned it into so much hope and inspiration, and to get back on that bike, risking his legend so that he can give so many a stronger voice, so that he can ride for something even greater than himself. And when I saw that band in the mirror I was GRATEFUL for every inch of my healthy body; for my all of my senses to connect fully with this great world, clear lungs that can deep, a strong heart to pump blood as I push myself, arms to jab/cross, or hug and caress, sturdy legs to push myself up a hill or finish a race faster, and everything in between. God has blessed us with so much health and potential, it's important to remind ourselves of that because so many must struggle without. I push myself to honor them. I ride my bike HARD in the MS 150 for those who don't have the power to pedal. I push those weights hard for those too tired and weak to lift them. I run till my lungs want to burst for those who long just to breathe fresh air. I urge each of you to take stock of the blessings you've been given, and not take them for granted. Get out there and push yourself, feel a little burn. It will remind you of just how lucky you are.
Monday's Workouts:
#1-4 mile run with drills (paced about 5.75mph on the flats, 8mph on the sprints-really took it out of me, that Texas sun gets hot hot hot!!!!!)
#2-upper body and ABS (yes I did them, grumbling all the way, but I pushed through it, hooray!)
#3-yoga, cardio kickboxing and core
Monday's diet:
Breakfast: 2 pieces of double fiber wheat toast, smart balance, sugar free jam, 1 egg with low fat swiss cheese, iced coffee with mootopia
Snack: 1 serving diluted G2 post run, kashi golean cereal with mootopia
Lunch: tuna fish sandwich on double fiber wheat with light mayo, apple
Snack: String cheese (post workout), cottage cheese and light yogurt
Dinner: turkey burger and roasted zucchini, 1 serving fat free sugar free pudding made with mootopia.
Final breakdown:
Calories burned: 2649
Calories consumed: 1734
Deficit: 915
Nutrient ratio: 41C/33P/26F
Stay tuned for tomorrow's installment: You'll never get ahead by sitting on your rear!
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