When I last blogged, I was a 7th grade Language Arts teacher in a high needs, low socio-economic school, and was in the midst of planning and preparing for the monster of all tests, the state standardized tests in Reading and Writing. Being a teacher is all-consuming, so even though I'm a certified personal trainer (too), I had little to no time to do anything but be a teacher. There were boot camps during the week, boot camps for the teachers, but even my own work outs were put off in lieu of class prep, football games, meetings, dances, trips to the book festival, tutorials, etc. etc. etc. etc.
Today, 10 months later, life is completely different. No longer do I hang with 13 year olds, as much as I miss them, rather, now I profess my professional educational knowledge to college students in a state university. With only two courses, two days a week, there is time to do my own (favorite) things - writing and training. The writing's going slowly, but the training's going gangbusters!
Now, to keep myself honest, and motivated, I'm rededicating myself to redefining fitness, mine and yours. I've set my next goal: 4 half-marathons in 4 months, starting in November. Since my recent work outs have been intermittent at best, and mostly strength training instead of distance running, I plan to use this space to document my daily work outs and food intake to keep myself on track. Your comments, support, and keeping me updated with your progress toward your goals is always welcome.
Today's workout: 3.2 miles (new shoes!)
Breakfast: oatmeal, 2 eggs
whole wheat toast with organic strawberry jelly
Post-run: whey protein shake w/
mixed berries
banana
grapefruit juice
Lunch: homemade chicken salad on English muffin
(chicken salad made with walnuts, grapes, and olive oil mayo)
P.M. snack: refried bean taco, corn tortilla, tomatillo salsa
Dinner: turkey burger
sweet potato chips
On to tomorrow! Keep on moving, y'all!
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