as usual, late to the party

I love Mindy Kaling - like for real. I even impulse bought a digital copy of her book, which is a really big deal for me because I loathe spending money on digital media. that's like one thing I'm hyper old school about. I don't hate digital media, I love it actually. I just insist on using the free kind.

lately, for work, I've been doing a lot of driving to northeastern PA casinos. they're generally over an hour away, which means I lose my radio signal at some point.  so instead of the radio, I listen to (free) podcasts. last week, I listened to Terry Gross interview Mindy Kaling on Fresh Air.  for some reason, Terry was getting on my nerves during the interview, but I forgave her when she mentioned Mindy's blog. wha???? More Mindy for free???? I totally wish I could be her friend, but since I don't happen to be batshit crazy, I've reconciled myself to the fact that it's just not going to happen. that's ok though, and now I have her blog! she hasn't posted in like six years, but whatevs!

shhh! super-quick sneak post

very slowly finished the half-marathon.  nothing to brag about, seriously.  ok, well, just a little: I didn't walk at all! plus, I really didn't train during the month leading up to it, so I can't complain about how slowly I jogged.

this is a breaking news announcement post: I am going to commit to losing 30 pounds in 30 weeks. yeah, I know that isn't crazy or anything, but have you seen me lately? I've been a total commitment-phobe. so it IS a big deal, ok?

I've been doing a blogilates beginner workout every day for the past week.  it's beginning to get addictive.

I also love the idea of not having to run whenever I can.  but still, I'm going to keep running, of course and I've signed up for a 15k in April, which is perfect timing for the 10mile Broad St. Run, which I want to do every year.

and that's all for now! stay tuned to see how I progress.  I promise to weigh in weekly on Wednesdays.

Reader, are you ready?

I'm back to blogging!  Since last I posted, I've lost about 10 pounds, but I feel like only 7 of those are permanently gone.  The other 3 fluctuate and I'm still terrible at doing the things I have to do to lose weight.

Other things that have happened since I posted last:

• Finished the 10K
• Ran a 5-mile run
• Cruised through the Broad St. Run (10 miles)
• Training for a half-marathon (it's next weekend!)

What I am going to stop doing: running so much
What I am going to do more of: strength training

OK, so "running so much" is a somewhat dramatized statement. Yes, I'm notching more weekly miles than I would usually...but I'm not really doing the mileage most people in training to run a half-marathon would be.  I'm following a training program, but I've been somewhat lax with the speed workouts for the last month.  I just haven't felt much like running and I sort of think that the weekend long runs are dragging me down.  Once I'm finished with this race, I'm going to forego all organized runs and go back to running and working out in private.

The only exception will be the Broad Street Run, which I loved.

I'm going to try the Pop Pilates monthly calendars, starting with the one for Beginners (thanks, Heather!).  I'm also going to run, but in much shorter increments (3-6 miles).  I'll be posting through this  experiment.  Be back soon!