Jeckal and Hyde revisited

Yes, well, today has been one for the records.  I feel once again like I have two personalities.  I love this run/walk program Jeff Galloway has put together.  Really, the best part is I feel accomplished when I follow his plan.  He makes it that way I think.  I have found that it is after the one mile mark that I start to enjoy the run.  So today, even though this is not exactly what he suggests I walked one mile at a reasonable pace.  Then I went on my actual one mile and did the 15 run 45 walk.  After I was done I was tired but not exhausted and I felt as though I could go another mile or so.  So for me I just need to take it easy that first mile and then BAM it kicks into gear.  Also, I am starting today to journal all the things that go into my mouth.  Here goes: 12oz 2% milk with 1/2tsp chocolate syrup, 1 piece of whole wheat toast with a small amount of real butter, 3 8oz Dr.Peppers, 1 1/2 bread sticks from olive garden, a large salad from the same and 1/12 bowls of Zoppa Toscona soup, 1 Andes mint I have also had probably 32-40oz of water and  I have not made dinner yet.  It is our family night and we usually have some kind of treat at the end of the night and so that will be a big one but I can try to watch what it is and not have it be too bad.  I can update the food journal later as well.  I have started doing crunches after my walk/run routine I am up to 60.  That is really good for me and the last 5-7 are killers!  I think we will go out pumpkin hunting tonight so we will all get a lot of walking in this evening.  A word about shoes...holy COW do they make a difference.  I will forever be buying specific running shoes from a running store.  It is embarrassing at first but it is SOOOO worth it in the end.  I'm even thinking about getting a new pair a month before the marathon so I have all the benefit of the cushion.  Yea, right rebecca where can I pull THAT money from.  Sometimes I crack myself up!  i know you are looking forward with great anticipation for me to start selling jewelry cause I know you are all going to want to buy them......I start them tonight and so I will be ready for orders soon.  Just kidding, but I really am going to start tonight on making bracelets and necklaces to sell.  My neighbor thinks she can get me a booth at a school function for me to sell there.  Wont that be marvelous???  I am going to have a friend take my picture before running and after running tomorrow so look forward to seeing me happy and totally wiped out.  For now, Bye 

Updating the food journal: 1 gyro from the best Greek place in town, 1 8oz root beer, 5fries (I am not big on fries).  This is all I ate for today.  We'll see if it is terribly bad!  Bye