Silence Says So Much...

Yep.  I've been silent.  Well, for those of you that know me, I really haven't.  But I sure have been quiet on the blogging front.  And silence can be interpreted so many ways. 

I'm too busy to blog... I'm working out!  

I'm too tired to blog FROM working out!  

I'm not interested in blogging because I'm NOT working out...

See what I mean?


For me, it started with, I'm not blogging... I'm on vacation!  But then vacation was over.  And then I wasn't blogging because I was catching up from vacation.  And then I wasn't blogging because I was FAT from vacation.  And the list goes on.


So today, I'm back.  Why today?  A couple of reasons.  #1 - I just finished a run.  I used the MapMyRun app for the first time and it says that I completed 7 miles.  While I think that the app might be totally bogus, I'm feeling good about those 7 miles.  I'm choosing to believe it. And #2 - Tough Mudder is less than two weeks away!  WOW!


In truth, all of March was tough!  I had some challenging breathing issues which landed me in the hands of three different doctors and a load full of medication.  I am SO not a chick that digs drugs.  


         However, I am allergic to my dog.  
                             Therefore I don't breath.  
                                          Therefore I don't run...  


Not so good for a crazy woman that decided to run in mud with a bunch of 20-somethings!  BUT, I'm fully drugged now and breathing better... most days.  


So, to catch you up... I was working out hard 6 days a week and eating light for December and January.  For February and March I have been eating hard and working out light.  Now that we're in April, I'm trying to find the balance.  So I'm working out 4-6 times a week and trying to hold back from eating things the size of elephants.  My success rate is moderate.  


My sister said to me yesterday, "Are you ready for Tough Mudder?"  Am I ready?   NO! *rolling eyes* But I'm willing and able and a still looking forward to it.  So, a week from Saturday I'll face the mountain.  I'm sure I'll have some moments of "what was I thinking?!"  But I'll be there chasing after the coveted $2 orange headband that is the symbol of my accomplishment.  If you happen to be there, look for me!  I'll be the one stumbling past the finish line begging for a rest... or a doughnut.