Week 10 ~ ??? ~ $2030

Okay, time to take stock. I've been seriously slacking on my training. Can't lie about it or kid myself about it anymore. I hit some sort of training wall. I wasn't afraid of getting burnt out, but I think I did a little. I haven't slacked so much that I won't be okay for the race, but I need to get my butt in gear. Now. I could blame it on a number of things, but the fact of the matter is that I need to do a better job of committing to my workouts. I've allowed myself to go straight home after work too many times. I've been taking it easy on the weekends and eating a lot more junk. I need to be a lot better about how I'm eating and make sure to bring my exercise clothes with me if I'm away from home here and there. Regardless of what else is going on, I need to make time and make efforts to get out and do my workouts. Hopefully it is easier now that the weather is finally breaking (fingers crossed).

The bottom line is that sometime in the middle of last year, I decided that I wanted my life to be a certain way, and that included living a healthier lifestyle, with better eating habits and regular exercise. I've fallen off that a bit, and need to refocus on ensuring that I'm living a lifestyle I can feel good about. It is apparent to me that my lack of commitment to this part of my life is negatively impacting other aspects of my life, and there is no reason for that to continue.

Fundraising bumped up again. I'm now at 88% of my goal with several months to go. I have a fundraising event next week that will likely put me over my goal. I also have several people that have told me they still want to contribute. Perhaps I'll make my $500 over goal incentive!

Week 9 ~ ??? ~ $1910

This week the ??? = not quite enough. I don't recall exactly how much training I did, but I know it was beneath the training program minimums. Part of that was the fact that I was out of town for the past two weekends, but mostly it was my own laziness and lack of willpower. I'm going to step it up and try to stick to it this week for sure. I'll be on the bike tonight and running tomorrow. Nutrition also needs to improve significantly!

Fundraising is still going well. I'm getting close now, it's hard to believe that I have less than $400 to raise. When I signed up, I was so afraid that I would struggle to reach my goal! I'm confident that I'll get to it now, especially considering that I have until July something to get there and have two more fundraising events scheduled that should each bring in a pretty good chunk of change.

Week 8 ~ ??? ~ $1795

Again, I was lazy on keeping track of my training. I stayed fairly close to the training plan set up by TNT, so I think I'm still doing okay. Plus I added the ab/core class on Thursday at lunchtime. I was still sore from it on Sunday! Being out of town over the weekend bumped a few workouts around, but they were cycling, so I'm not terribly worried. Ireland will signifiantly improve my cycling fitness for sure. If it stops raining this afternoon, hopefully I can get out for a run before the temps take a huge dive this week.

A few more donations put me at 78% to goal! I know there is at least one more check in the mail, and a number of coworkers and friends that haven't given yet but plan to. I'm also going to be doing a few other fundraising event. I should have no problem getting there by July!