FOUND: Running Buddy!

I found a running partner in the city!! My friend Emily, whom I know from "A Really BIG Pirate Show", got back in touch with me recently - and she and I have been running together this week. Our first day together we ran the Central Park Resevoir - oh my gosh - SO beautiful! (I can't believe I've been here two years and had never run that before.) Today, due to weather, we hit the gym - and tomorrow, it's back to the park! It is SO nice to have a buddy :) She's even signed up for the 5 mile race on Saturday with me.

In other news though, my left foot is giving me some real trouble right now. See, Monday was the first time I'd run in a week - and it was fine! Didn't notice any joint/muscle problems... But when I went to the gym last night, my foot started really bothering me - right inside my left arch. Well, I thought I'd just work through it - but after 5 minutes, it was strong enough to make me believe I needed to walk. I still managed to get a good incline walk in - but really?? I haven't done anything to it - other than run! Now I'm worried... because when I tried to run again this morning - pain. I'm hoping it's just a stretched muscle. I don't have health insurance to get it looked at - and I'm supposed to be running a race on Saturday. ::GULP:: Here's hoping for a speedy recovery!

As for diet - the other side of the wellness plan I've got going - I'm back on Weight Watchers. Not officially - but I'm doing it myself. I'll be honest - I suck at it right now. But I'm being true to myself and writing everything down - even if it's embarrassing how much I eat. That helped keep me in line last night when I wanted that extra ice cream sandwich! HA! :) So, bit by bit, I'm getting back on track. The last week of December with New Year's included was like an enjoyable diet train wreck!!

I suppose that's all the update for now. Still trying to decide specifically what my resolutions/goals should be for the year. Stay tuned!

Your socializing, but gimpy marathon runner,
Kelly