It Is Time

So the first week jumping back into running didn't go as I had hoped or planned. Perhaps I tried to change too much to fast without actually having a realist plan to implement it into my schedule. I plan on taking on this week with a solid plan laid out and because I know me, prevent any opportunity for me to come up with an excuse to not run. Today I plan on buying a headlamp so running at night is safer and I can venture out of my normal loop.

This next weekend I hope to go for a nice, long (long runs for me are 5miles or more) trail run in the area. Does anyone have any suggestions on a good trail run around Colorado Springs? I know there are endless options, but I'm looking for a 5-6mile easy trail run to spice things up and would love some suggestions!

Once I succeed in achieving a goal for 2 weeks, it will be kicked off the list because 14 days is consistent enough for me to be "in the habit of it"

Goals From Last week: 50% success rate
~eat out only once (failed - ate out twice)
~no skipping breakfast (success!)
~run daily (failed - only ran once, but it felt surprisingly wonderful!)
~be in bed by 11pm (success!)

Goals For This Week:
~eat out only once
~no skipping breakfast
~run 4-5x this week for minimum of 30 minuntes
~be in bed by 11pm during work week

Goals for the Month of January, 2010:
~lose 6-8lbs (headed in the right direction!!!)
~maintain consistency in running: 5x a week
~get enough miles under belt to start 1/2 marathon training in Feb
~find and register for a 1/2 marathon in April or May, 2010 in Colorado