Taking the Reins

Oh, if only it were as good as the past 2 years.

 Not only did I have to travel home for Thanksgiving, but I also had to organize my hubby’s 30th birthday party the night before the big feast.  To say that I overindulged would be an understatement.  Ugh!  But I’m not looking back.  I figure the fever and nausea I had yesterday were enough punishment for my week of bad eating and less-than-stellar exercise.  (I ran about 3.5 miles on Monday, but the altitude got to me and I couldn’t go much farther!)  I didn’t get to run in the Turkey Trot this morning, either— yesterday really took it out of me and I didn’t think I’d be in any shape to try 6.2 miles for the first time ever.

So today, my first day feeling healthy, I’m back on track.  And I’m cooking!!  I decided to make the black bean chocolate brownies that I read about in Her Sports magazine a few months back.  I had bought all the ingredients, but I haven’t been bored enough on a weekend to want to cook since before triathlon season.  Funny how that goes.  Now I know why women cook a lot on Sundays….need something to do while we mourn the loss of our hubbies to football! 

So, this week I have plans to hit the run club.  It’s really only for gym members, but they meet outside and my coach is the sweep, so she thinks it’s fine for me to show up and run with them. I guess until they get wise, I’ll take advantage of the group running benefits and try to stay healthy!  Also need to get my rear in the pool…..I miss it!

At any rate, that’s my update.  Ate a lot for Thanksgiving.  Felt like garbage.  Back on program.  And tomorrow is another day.