Finally getting back into shape...

With the ticker on my sidebar counting away the training days left until the Chicago Marathon, my fear and panic was beginning to rise.  I'm still not in training shape and I was having a hard time even getting motivated to get into the shape I need to be in to train.

But I finally kicked myself in the butt and started the P90X workouts and the strict diet that goes along with it.  And let me tell you, it is kicking my butt!  And to top it off, I am trying to keep up a running schedule to go along with it.  Not much, just trying to keep on top of 10-15 miles a week, so I'll be ready to start some serious training after my 90 days of P90X. 

After a week of these workouts, I have only dropped about 3 pounds, but I have lost about 2 inches off my waist and hips and things are definately cinching up!  I can literally feel myself getting stronger.  Granted, I have days when getting out of bed is a monumental task after a tough work (like plyos) but I'm getting there. 

The diet is pretty strict, but it's working and I don't feel the need to go off of it, so that is a bonus!  So far so good, and I am beginning to think that I might make it through the 26.2 in Chicago after all.  Some days, I am still doubting if I have what it takes...but I'm getting stronger and each day I'm getting a little more confident about it! : )

Happy Running All!

Wednesday Motivation:

"You earn your body...good or bad.

Which is it going to be?"