Monthly Archives: December 2010

Breakfast and Lunchbox

Posted on December 31, 2010 by

Today I’m trying to get back to good, healthy food. Of course, there will probably be a small intermission in healthy eating tomorrow night, but why wait until January 1 to get back to good habits? The likelihood that I … Continue reading →

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Days 28 and 29, the finish line

Posted on December 30, 2010 by

Day 28: 1.5 miles of walking around town. (4.3 miles remain) Day 29: 0.8 miles walking to and from the gym, 3.5 miles on the treadmill. Then about another 1.8 miles of walking, but I’m already at 100 so whatever. … Continue reading →

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Days 25, 26, and 27

Posted on December 28, 2010 by

That walk around the neighborhood never happened on Christmas, so I’ll call day 25 a rest day. On the 26th, something funny happened. I woke up at 5:45 and got ready to go to the gym. I thought it was … Continue reading →

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Days 21-24, a very brief update.

Posted on December 25, 2010 by

Holidays are exhausting. I’ll be back to my normal life (more or less) tomorrow, and I can’t wait. Day 21: focused on arms. Ran a quick 2 miles. (20.6 miles to go) Day 22: ran/walked 4 miles. (16.6 miles to … Continue reading →

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Days 18, 19, and 20: Birthday Weekend

Posted on December 22, 2010 by

No day 17 post, because there’s really nothing to say but 0 miles. Saturday began with two of my favorite things: Greek yogurt and a haircut. I’m still unsure about the actual result of the haircut, but the experience is … Continue reading →

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Days 13, 14, 15, 16

Posted on December 16, 2010 by

December 13 I had 3 goals today. 1. Cross the 55 mile mark 2. Upper body strength training (I’ve been totally neglecting weight training since I’ve been so focused on running and walking) 3. Make vegetable dumpling soup I did … Continue reading →

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Days 10, 11, and 12

Posted on December 13, 2010 by

December 10 I got up early to go for a quick run before work. 3.2 miles plus the 0.8 mile gym walk. 48.2 miles down, 51.8 to go. December 11 This was an intentional rest day because my heel was … Continue reading →

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Day 9: Chana Masala and Cranberry Relish

Posted on December 10, 2010 by

I have been eating some amazing bowls of oatmeal lately. Here’s one from yesterday: Oats, granny smith apple, dried cranberries, slivered almonds, cinnamon, and a splash of agave nectar. Today also started with a fantastic bowl of oats, which was … Continue reading →

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Days 7 and 8

Posted on December 9, 2010 by

December 7 and 8 were uneventful. This post is really just for my mile tracking benefit. December 7 Walked 2 miles. 30.7 miles down, 69.3 to go December 8 I convinced myself to get to the gym before working my … Continue reading →

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Day 6

Posted on December 7, 2010 by

I have had an awesome day, which is turning into quite a lovely evening! Almost everything on my list was accomplished, except for the laundry and cooking. I was out of quarters, so the laundry not being done was justified. … Continue reading →

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