Happy Friday!

Happy Friday, everyone! Even though the weather in Chicago today is dreary, rainy and chilly, I feel pretty good today. Allergies have cleared up a tad after a two week-long barrage of sniffles, sneezes and snorting; I got in some treadmill time at the gym for the first time this morning, and work is slow (which means blogging time is prime)!

As I get started on this half marathon training, a couple things come to mind. It's been awhile since I've purchased a new pair of running shoes, and I feel my dogs are going to be barking for more comfort sooner than later. That may have to be addressed when the time comes since most monetary income is going to bills, student loans and other forms of debt. Not thinking that 'running shoes' rank high on the "Needs List," unfortunately.

 

I also was running the numbers on my attempt to lose reach 240 pounds by the day of the Chicago 13.1 Marathon in early June, and as I figured, it's going to be an intense 2+ months if I want to reach my goal. It's looking like I'll have to lose about 4 pounds per week if I want to register for the Chicago Half Marathon in September. (I really want that third medal!!)

I've also been concerned about how the old feet and ankles will hold up during this vigorous stretch of training time both on and off the treadmill (eventually). I have a lot of weight bouncing around on these feet (and my knees are a whole, different story!), and I want to make sure that I'm treating them how they need to be treated so they will treat me nicely in return come race day(s).
Thankfully, I was contacted by the folks over at the HealingFeet.com recently, and they let me know about their blog. There you can find numerous entries on things from how treadmills can negatively affect your feet to different foot injuries for different types of athletes and even to how wearing flip flops can affect your feet! I'll be referencing some of their articles in the future and encourage you to go and check out all their helpful tips!