8 uninterrupted

I ran on the treadmill for 8 miles today and I still had time to take a shower and type this post because the girls are still sleeping. I took them swimming right before nap time to ensure a good wipe out. I love the girls. The run was great. Easier than yesterday and I drank loads of water during the run. I weighed myself before and after and it didn't change much probably because of all the extra water I was drinking. I know I sweat quite a bit and I usually lose around 2 pounds after a run (of course it comes back....). I am really working hard to be in great shape for this marathon. Not only do I want to get a good time to qualify, but I want to shape up my body.

• Lose 10 pounds
• Gain more muscle tone all around

Wouldn't you think this would be an easy task when I am running so much.... well yes probably if I had a better diet. That is another thing I am working hard on.

So the run... I ran 8 miles in 60:57. I am still reading the same book and I didn't do any strength training in between. I am going out of town tomorrow (with the fam, to Haigler) so I plan to do a strength training workout tomorrow in the morning before we go. Then Friday and Saturday I get to do a hill run! Most likely it will be Saturday when Shaun will be there to follow me on the quad and push me through. I did it when we went up there with the Payne's and it was a killer workout. Not something I am used to since I don't run uphill or downhill and I usually run on a treadmill. It should be great!