Recovery week after the full marathon

So I would love to set a great example and tell you all that I ate healthy, did several recovery runs and was the example of healthy all week... That would be a big lie! Last Sunday, after the full marathon, I had a Chili's burger and some cookie dessert with extra hot fudge. As if that wasn't enough, I went ahead and got a slurpee on the way home because come on folks, slurpees make everything better! Maybe I am the only person that shares this viewpoint. I have been very open about my slurpee addiction. Don't judge, I make no apologies, hahaha.

Monday through Sunday, my diet included healthy things and not so healthy things. A few more slurpees and my ultimate dining treat, Pizza! Pepperoni pizza actually and I enjoyed every bite.

So it went with the week after the full. I have seen people that continue their training exactly as they did pre-full but I found out that after months of being good, I really enjoyed a crazy, eat anything, do nothing vacation. The only exercises I continued were those of the Mommyathlon ab challenge. I had told myself throughout the months of long crazy mileage that I would treat myself to a week break and it was wonderful and something I will repeat because I found that I woke up today with my new plan set in motion and my diet as healthy as can be.

I went back to Insanity, ran two miles did some ab-work even though it was a challenge rest day and I feel fabulous! Slurpees and pizza are now limited to once a week (cheat meal) and this Mommyathlon is back on track with training. My new goal is a triathlon I am registered for in May. The biggest wall I am facing is swimming - I am no Dory! I'm not good at it and I don't even enjoy it so this will pose a very new challenge for me. I've learned something about myself in the last two years though, I like challenging myself and it keeps life interesting and fun so bring the swimming on! As for the biking aspect, I was a biker way before I was a runner so it will be really great to get back on my saddle and see what these stronger legs are capable of.

This Sunday I am running in the Miami Beach half marathon which is the fourth race in the Storm Series. I'm almost done with all 5. I had thought about racing hard but it is going to be very hot so I think I'm just laying low, having a good race and enjoying every smile for this one (my new motto from a facebook friend). I look forward to my cheat meal that day!

IT'S TIME TO TRI LIKE A MOTHER!!!!