Experiment #1: Couch to 10k in 20 weeks (Day 3)

Wow. Today was one of those days when I got done early, and within a half-hour, my energy was below sea level. I blame myself. I wasn't hungry, and I had work to do, so I postponed my lunch until the end of the day (3:15). ...and then, I had to make a list and go grocery shopping. I was happy to have gotten a Whole Foods gift card for Christmas, so I was able to splurge on a handful of ingredients that I probably wouldn't have purchased, otherwise. The idea of cooking right now kills me, though. By the time that I got home, I would have been completely content not to see or hear from another human being. ...and let me tell you just how much I wanted to go out for my scheduled walk. Thankfully, the universe provided me with exactly the motivation I needed: my next door neighbor started playing his saxophone...that is, if you can call it, "playing." (For the record, this horror is still going on, at nearly 10 P.M. I am content to live in my headphones and retreat from the world.)

In the end, I am glad that I got outside. The cold air and some bad pop radio was exactly what I needed. I can't say that I am completely cured of my earlier moodiness, but my overall mood has certainly improved. (Now, if only I could say the same for everyone else in my life. Apparently, New Year's optimism has a shelf-life of about five days.)

Oddly, I have a few days off until my next walk. It feels almost too easy, so far. I am going to stick to the plan, to avoid working too hard, too soon. I don't want to burn out, early. I think that I will end up using some of the down time (ha) to compare other C210k programs online, and to attack some of the chores that are starting to demand my attention.

Cheers!