January 1, 2011 ... and here we go!

I've been waiting for this day for the last two weeks. A fresh start, and the adoption of a healthier lifestyle. I had intended to start my weekend with a cleanse, but for various reasons have decided to postpone that until later in the month. I am, however, taking the next day or two to "fast", with only filtered water and green smoothies for the next 24-48 hours, followed by a 3-4 week revisiting of the elimination diet I did right before Thanksgiving.

As for my running training, I think I have settled in on a training plan that will get me to 10k shape by spring. The trick for me is that there are two 10ks in my future; one in March (I think) and one in July. My trick will be to keep up my running regimen after the first run. They do say you should have your next race lined up before your do the first race. Something akin to Post-partum depression if you don't. I do recall the last 10k I did, I was at the top of my game and felt fabulous, but about a month after that, it all went down hill and I'm still trying to pick up the pieces, so perhaps this tactic is what I need.

There was a rumour started by my husband that we were going to head to Lake Padden, where I would participate in the run, and he would participate in the polar bear dip. He thinks I'm crazy; I think he's crazy, but we apparently make a good team. This fun event will likely be followed by a nap and/or a trip to our friends' house to play "Dance Dance Revolution" or some such craziness. It should be interesting.

Stay tuned for my thoughts and insights as I climb that hill again to be a 10k runner.

Relevant links:
http://running.about.com/od/racetraining/a/10Kadvbeginner.htm
http://www.nourishingmeals.com/2010/01/elimination-and-detoxification-diet-its.html