Windy run

I guess I won't complain about being able to run in shorts and a t-shirt in the 65 degree weather, but it sure was windy today running outside. For about half the run, I felt like I was cruising along, but the first time I turned into the wind, I felt like I almost completely stopped moving forward. Over all though, my run felt pretty good, and I ate pretty good today, so good day today.

Prayer tonight is for the youth group from church as some of them will be traveling during spring break next week.

Injury

Training gets tough when you are fighting injuries. I don't even know how I did it, but for some reason on Wednesday my left ankle was really swollen, so I've not been able to run all week. I have however swam three times and lifted weights twice, so that coupled with the Sunday run, I still got six workouts in this week...so still a pretty good workout week. I am hoping to be able to run tomorrow.

Prayer tonight is for Cara and her knee that she banged up today while playing volleyball.

The second "F"

Sometime soon, i should do a summary of the first two SPF's so far, one of these days.

But for now, I'll tackle the second F (financial) goal/idea...I think an important thing to think about in your financial lifestyle is to make sure you live within your own means. It can be easy to try to compare yourself to friends or family who have bigger and nicer things like homes, autos, or other things, but doing so can make you want bigger and better things when maybe you can't afford them. Living within your own means can be a difficult thing to do sometimes but is a must if we want to stay out of debt, tithe properly, and save for things like college for the kids and/or retirement for ourselves.

Prayer today is for Adam Shay, who is layed up with back issues.

Postponed long run

Cara and I postponed our 8 mile run until tomorrow since it is supposed to be 60 degrees out. Probably a good day to rest anyways since neither of us feel that hot. Hopefully a good night of rest will do us some good.

Instead of a prayer tonight, I thought I'd share one of the verses I read today. Mark 5:28, "if I could just touch his coat that will be enough to heal me". Oh, to have that kind of faith...

2nd "p"

The next "P". I think it is very important to set goals for your diet or physical improvement. Whether it be a weight loss goal, or a workout goal, it is important to have something you are working towards. I also think it is good to set a realistic goal and a dream goal. My realistic goal is to get in to the gym or workout 5 times a week, no matter what. My "dream" goal is to run the May 12th half marathon in a 9 minute mile pace.

Prayer tonight is for my kiddos...nothing specific just for them in general.

Late run

Luckily I was able to get my run in tonight as Cara was giving the kids a bath. I am struggling to keep up with the daily blog...I can't seem to find enough time to spend to actually say something worth while. Workouts going well, eating only ok...

Prayer tonight is for Jodi and her pregnancy...due in April.

Weights

So I decided to work some weights into my workout plan. The schedule we are on has us running four days, cross training one day and two rest days. So, I am going to start lifting on the two rest days. Long lean muscle is my goal...we'll see.

Prayer tonight is for my wife... I love her lots.