It’s been almost 4 weeks working on my summer goal of a 15 lb weight loss (starting weight 193 lbs). It’s been obvious the body has been getting amazingly efficient with the reduced food intake. At 185 lbs now, it’s going to take a renewed effort to make it.
I’ve been itching for a long run & I can’t help but to look ahead to the fall races. In fact, I’ve been thinking of attempting a 100 miler this fall. A couple brand new races have taken shape within a 7 HR drive of
I’ve been continuing to work out in the heat on local trails – I can lose 5 pounds easily (even when drinking all the ice water I wish), but I eventually gain it all back when I finally get re-hydrated. This is out on the Siltstone Trail on the LLTH course:
3 comments:
8lbs down 7 to go! Nice job! Grindstone looks like a tough race!
Good job. Keep working it and the pounds will come off. The more you lose the better you will feel.
I don't recognize those trees with leaves on them.
josh,
Thanks! This diet is as tough as any race.
I’ve never ran in the mountains of Virginia, yet. I hear it’s pretty rocky – makes you put out more effort to lift your feet a little higher. Looking forward to the challenge.
I hope to see you out on the trails soon.
jeffro,
Thanks! When I lose all the weight, it’ll be a big boost mentally – I’ll have to see how it translates to performance.
If Tecumseh is still on your list, hope to see you then . . . if not, then LLTH!
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