It's all a bit Scary.

This morning as I ran around the track and was unpleasantly passed multiple times, I reminded myself of how much TRAINING 2016 was going to require.
I entered the track missing the memo that it would be welcoming sub 7min milers.
My head literally spun and my hair blew as these 4 speed demons continued to blow pass me. I was sweating, trying to catch my breath and struggling with my podunk tempo run. I thought I was going to be a rockstar until I watched these guys pass me multiple times stealing my thunder.
I could see them on this one side of the track coming up behind me. I decided if they were going to pass me I would at least have the prettiest running form I could muster!

RUNDOWN:
Distance: 7mile Tempo Run (1mile warm up, 5miles 10k race pace, 1 mile cool down)
Time: 56 minutes.
Shoes: Mizuno Wave Inspire: My first run in them and they were GREAT.

As I read my Christmas gift, an Ultrarunning training book, my heart did a double skip. I think I actually tasted vomit in the back of my throat. And I may have even peed my pants a little in fear of the extreme training and discipline I am going to need for 2016.

I decided to begin disciplining myself this week.

• I stretched and rolled at home
• I was more intentional about eating. Andy said if I lost 2 lbs he wouldn't support me..He is just blowing smoke but trying to get his point across.
• I an intentionally trying to drink more water. The only water I like is hot over coffee beans!
• My Nutrition: Juice PLUS and Protein smoothies
• Cold plunge and icing
• More weights and core

I ordered a new pair of trail shoes today, Pearl Izumi Em trail shoes. I will share them with you when I get them in. I also need to order a hydration pack. I have been looking at them for awhile now. I borrowed Rachels back in the summer on a long run and I hated it. She runs in all the time without a struggle. But for me it was heavy, hot and floppy. I actually got a nasty blister on my back. This part is going to SUCK, I hope I can learn to train with one.

HERE IS MY LAST GIVEAWAY for 2015!! Keep in EYE out for it!

GUESS MY MILES for 2015. CLOSEST WINS!!! Remember I am going to the running store tomorrow...

RULES: YOU CAN GUESS ON ANY POST IN THESE 3 PLACES WHEN PROMPTED.

1. ON MY BLOG
2. ON "RUNNING AGAINST THE ODDS" FB page
3. ON INSTAGRAM NITASLIFERUNNING

The prize will have some of my FAVORITES. Like Items from Honey Stinger, Cliff and Burts Bee.

So Far if you are following me...JOAN is the closest!

Anita~