Running Again!

After not running since November 9th due to a pulled hamstring, I ran this morning.  It was only a 4 mile easy pace run, but it felt great to be running again!  I an really missed being able to run but in a way it has been good for me as I have been more focused on riding my bike, which I also really enjoy.  It is hard to imagine that 11 months ago, I was so inactive and would never consider running or riding a bike.  I can't see myself ever going back to a sedentary lifestyle.

I did not renew my subscription to WW online tools this month.  Since the first of the month, I have been following the plan on my own.  I still check in daily with the GoaD discussion board, but I am no longer as connected as I was.  It is going well.

One surprising aspect of the hamstring injury and break from running is that my weight loss rate increased.  After losing little during September and October while training for and running the half marathon, my weight loss rate has ramped back up since the activity level as lessened slightly.  I am not sure why this has happened, but I am glad for it.

I am going to limit my running to about 20 miles a month until I start training for the next half after the first of the year.  I also plan to ramp up the cycling miles so that I can complete my first century ride in the late spring or early summer.

I will post some additional update pictures in the next week or so.