My Ride or Die

Marathon training is in full swing, meaning sometimes I'm too busy to even remember everything I need to accomplish around training! I'm getting all my runs in, but so far I feel more hectic than last year. Last year my runs were consistently on Tues, Wed, Thurs, & Saturday's, but I'm on week three and I've done runs on Sunday and Monday, miles in the morning, or rearranged my runs around the classes I've taken! I'm hoping August will be more like last year, this month of July has been hectic so far, but I'm hanging in there, and just staying focused on my goal of getting to the finish line healthy and strong this year! 

The newest change to my training has been my fiancé! This past weekend we went to Sports Authority and he purchased a hybrid bike! When I first met him he used to have a bike and he rode everywhere, to work, to the city, it was his only mode of transportation, he hardly used the subway. But when his bike got damaged a few years ago we never replaced it, and for him it made him out of shape. So buying this bike was something he wanted for so long and I was so happy because I've wanted him to get a new one for so long also because I know he loved it so much. 

The best part was once we got the bike we left the store and we decided I'd do my long run, and he'd ride with me! It was great having him there to push me along the way, and it was nice to finally feel like we were doing something active that we both enjoyed together! 

The next day when he got home from work, which was supposed to be a rest day, he asked me to put my running gear on and run, while he came along with me. I wasn't expecting it but it worked out and we had fun, laughing, talking, and exploring our neighborhood. 

It's nice to have him there, he has water with him, so I'm able to test my hydration, and he looks out for my safety, which I secretly find sexy, but don't tell him that! Like yesterday he came out with me on my run, and he rode ahead of me for awhile, and when I finally caught up to him I noticed him waiting for me on the side, where a group of guys were causing ruckus, and he waited til I ran past them to follow me again, it was sweet! I know he was just being protective but it felt nice to have him be there for me. 

Overall this week has been a success, I've tracked all my food, my guy is getting active, did all my training runs, and I'm set up for a pretty awesome weekend! I have spin class Friday night with my sister, followed by my long run Saturday and a kickboxing class I'm going to try also, and I'm supposed to be volunteering at this years NYC Triathalon on Sunday too! Can't complain, life is good!