I think I can, I think I can...

I'll start by saying that I feel it's a huge accomplishment that I have done the walk/run thing every Mon., Wed., & Fri. thus far. Let me also say that every morning when that alarm goes off I consider turning it off and going back to sleep. And since I'm being honest, I can also state that once I get to the school parking lot and stare at that track, I have to take a moment to convince myself to get out of the car and go do the damned thing.

I'm about the most reluctant runner in history...but I'm doing it.
This week, however, could prove challenging. Of course it is Thanksgiving, yay for carbohydrate overload and all things in excess! Further complicating things would be that Shawn and I leave tomorrow for Williamsburg. I know that there is a gym near our condo, and I have been assured by my sister-coach that there are plenty of flat areas that would suit us just fine for our Wednesday and Friday jaunts. But we'll be on vacation! We like to travel, we like to explore, we like to eat, drink, and be merry on our little excursions and who can blame us?! Work hard/play hard is the motto at the Hawks Nest ;).

I think it could be a challenge to get Shawn on board with a vacation work-out, though I've already begun laying the groundwork. Last night I commented about how nice it will be to not have to wake up at 6:00 AM for our walk/runs, since we won't have work we can head out whenever we feel like it. I also noted that though the temps are supposed to start getting down right frigid, we have the option of the mid-day run so it won't be so bad! Of course I'm saying these things to convince myself of them as well...but I also know me, and if he doesn't feel the urge to join me for my mile those days, it will be positively brutal trying to get my butt out and moving on my own.

I'm fairly confident that I can run but can't hide from the sister-coach though. It's quite possible that she'll call every day of our trip. 1) Because she loves Williamsburg and gave me a detailed list of places to visit, wine to consume, and Pottage Pie to be eaten. 2) She doesn't want me to slack off...
She may also want gear updates. That's right, she gifted to me some LL Bean runner duds yesterday. Some legging things that I was certain no person of my size was to wear by themselves in public,  a second skin long sleeved pullover with holes in the wrist cuffs, (you know, like those goth kids used to do to their shirts), and some socks which are to be far superior to the good old fashioned athletic socks I've been wearing. She assured me that my Nike's are fine (for now), and encouraged me to continue to wear the Columbia fleece that's been getting a major work-out in its own right these days. 

So this morning, I put it all on, and when I completed the practically ALL BLACK ensemble with my black beanie I was in straight up prowler mode! I'm serious, I looked like a thug...well, except I don't know if common thieves wear clothing that tight. I was almost glad Shawn stayed home today and was half-asleep when I left. He only got a shadowy, squinty eyed view of his lovely wife this morning.  Cat-Woman I'm not!

My time this morning was 13:31 and I don't know if it was the special, leaves nothing to the imagination, "gear" that I was wearing or what - but I felt a little better out there this AM. I was also thankful that it was the lightest of mists today, again, not sure I'm ready for those adverse conditions.
This could potentially be the last blog of the week, as I doubt the laptop will be making the trek to VA, I will update on Facebook, however, and WILL get on that scale of mine before our departure.

Wish me luck! I think I can, I think I can....and Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.