It's been an off week for me with my husband gone. I haven't run since Tuesday and I am feeling pretty bad about it. Wednesday I decided against running because I just wasn't feeling it (achy and tired) so I was already considering skipping, then I did something to my back while getting my daughter ready for school. Not sure what it was, but it was a sharp intense pain - it eventually went away but I didn't want to risk it. Then today I woke up to a school cancellation. This would seem like a good thing to many people, but for me it slashed my motivation. I normally work out while my daughter goes to preschool, so with school cancelled, I opted for another rest day. Honestly, I could probably use it.. my feet and ankles still ache! (Is this normal?!? They ache when I am NOT running but I typically can run pain free.. injury? or just normal runner's aches?)
After struggling with some pretty serious depression on Tuesday and Wednesday, I was feeling much better today. I am happy to say that for the first day since my husband left I have not relied on food to calm me down. I came in 10 calories under my calorie goals for today and I am hoping to see some sort of movement on the scale. But, as long as it doesn't go up I will count it as a win.
In an effort to make myself feel better about not running today, I have been researching the Disney Marathon. My race plans have changed and I decided to shift it out a year. Because we live so far from Florida - if I was do go by myself I would have to fly which would be terribly expensive. So, instead of spending $1500 (I am guessing here, I have no clue) to go for a few days by myself I figured I should make it a family vacation. I sent some initial requests trying to get pricing. Granted, I know its not going to be accurate, but I figured at least getting a ballpark figure could help me start planning our plan to save money.
Let's just say that I had a minor heart attack when I got the quote... combine the fact that we will actually have to pay for both our kids next time, plus the prices just seem to inflate every year - our trip is going to cost us probably double what it cost us in 2010. Yikes! And, that doesn't include race costs and souvenirs. I am really hoping we can make it happen... but the sticker shock has me reconsidering! But, really, who wouldn't want to earn a pretty Mickey medal? I have heard there are 2 "must do" marathons (well, besides Boston... but I have no chance of every qualifying for that!) - Disney and Greece. While Greece may never happen, I would love to cross Disney off my list.
Not to mention if I start saving up for this it affects my plans to do several Rock n Roll races in 2013... hmmm
Anyone know where I can find a money tree?! Hah!
