Run for Freedom: Day 2

Today was almost as difficult as yesterday. Maybe just a pinch easier. Faster recovery. I ran the same route around the block and then grabbed Maggie for a cool down walk.

I decided not to bother with music. I thought using Pandora would be more of a distraction than an encouragement because the music cuts in and out. I needed total focus. All I could hear was the sound of breath wheezing in and out. Huffing and puffing. The entire time, all I could think was . . .I can't do this!

It seems so unlikely that I will ever get back to where I was. I find myself wondering if I ever ran at this weight before. I feel like the answer is no. And I almost want to use that as an excuse to stop. Wait until I'm 50 pounds lighter to start this.

Tomorrow I'm taking a day off to teach yoga - and actually take a class! So I'll use it as a recovery day and get back to running on Monday.

Food is going well - I'm starting a journey into the world of tacos. I found a cool book: The Taco Cleanse with over 75 varieties of taco. So I'm making four different recipes this week.