Neglected Blog

So I feel bad for neglecting this blog. I haven't forgotten about it. It's still on my high priority to-do list, but with my new role at Disney, I have new sacrifices. That means I wake up around 4:00 a.m. every day and work until 1:30 p.m., and head home exhausted. I am not giving up running. I know I'll have more time when I finally get adjusted to this. Plus, we were forced to get new slip-resistant shoes for the kitchen, so breaking in shoes hurts my legs. My old shoes were finally broken in, and I had to trade them in for these uncomfortable ones.

I wanted to share a few new iPhone and Android apps for those who are getting into 'life changes' (formerly known as diets) and working out.

1. Fooducate: Scan your food at the grocery store. The application will 'rate' the food from A - F based on its nutritional content. I went through everything & scanned things that I thought were pretty healthy for you. Come to find out - it's not so healthy for me. Not that I'll throw away food, but I'll think twice when I buy it from the grocery store next time. It's free from the App Store, so get yours now.
2. Runkeeper: Haven't gotten a chance to use it since I just downloaded it for free from the App Store. It keeps track of your runs with your iPhone using the GPS. I'm excited to try it out.

As soon as pay day comes around this Thursday, I'm going to be buying those Vibram Five Fingers.

The First Two Miles

The past few days have been pretty hectic. I started my running and just did a light two mile run down International Drive. Worst. Mistake. Ever. For one, I realize that people don't look out for pedestrians on International Drive. Secondly, nor do they use turn signals. My boyfriend suggested I just make a right and head down to another major road and then make a turn around. I just mapquest-ed it, and it's about 1.55 mile each way, giving me a nice 5K (3.1 mile) distance.

I'm just apprehensive about running on roads without sidewalks. I tend to be clumsy, and I wouldn't want to hurt myself a few miles away from home. Thank goodness for technology. I'd at least have my iPhone to call people with - that is, if it's not dying.

247 days until race day.