WARNING: BUSY DAY AHEAD!

WORKOUT

Today's run was a Negative Split Tempo for 1:20. My instructions from Coach were to "gradually build into a steady zone 2 conversational pace for 40 minutes. Then run the last 40 minutes pushing yourself into zone 3 and 4. Its about the effort and learning to carry pace."

I covered 9.5 miles (same as Tuesday) and felt amazing! Didn't care much for the headwind today, but I pushed through it and didn't let negative thoughts creep in.

This run was similar to my run on Tuesday, except today was MUCH windier and I had to hold the zone 3 & 4 efforts for a longer period of time. I have a conference call with Coach Jeff this afternoon so I'll find out how I did and what the next week will bring.

Love this quote from Kara Goucher. She's such an inspiration!

DEVOTIONAL

After my early run I met up with the "Made to Crave" girls at 5:30 at McDonald's for our weekly bible study. Nothing better than starting my day with a run, a good cup of coffee, a great group of ladies, and a quiet time with Jesus.

Today we talked about "triggers". The foods or thoughts that "trigger" negative emotions and cause us to overeat or eat something we know is not worth it. We have to find ways to match every trigger with a truth from God. The scriptures that encompass those emotions are from Ephesians.

Ephesians 3:17-19
17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, 18 may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, 19 and to know this love that surpasses knowledge--that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.

Verse 19 tells us to be FILLED to the measure of all the FULLNESS of God. Lean on this verse when you are feeling like you need to be filled. We often use the temporary fix of food to fill a void, when really, the only true fullness is that of Jesus Christ. Don't let your "triggers" sidetrack you today. Hold on to the promises and stay strong!

MEALS

Breakfast:  5 egg whites & 1 whole egg scrambled in coconut oil with 1/2 avocado, 1/2 cup of blueberries

Lunch: Lunch with Norene at 870 Bistro! I see a salmon salad in my future!

Snack: Protein smoothie

Dinner: Date Night! I'll have to fill you in later on where we end up...


Have a blessed day...we're almost to the weekend!