(Long Overdue) Training Day #4

Okay I know I'm a bad girl, but I haven't gone running since Training Day #3.  That was January 8.  Over two weeks ago.  How embarrassing!  But I truly think this blog will keep me responsible from now on.  I am held accountable, since people read this (I hope).  I can't cheat, I can't lie...well I can, but I have integrity.  

I'm still hoping to be able to do the 10K come March.  This is why I made today Training Day #4!  I just got back from my nighttime run.  I went on the treadmill here at my apartment complex.  I ran 2 miles in 30 minutes.  To some, that might be embarrassing, but I'm just proud that I went for that long and that far.  Next time, I'm hoping to go 2.5mi.

Benefits of No-Spend Saveuary

• A liberating feeling to know that you don't HAVE to spend money all the time
• Looking at your Mint.com spending summary and not getting depressed
• More money in your bank account!
• Inspiring others to join my challenge
• Having something important to write about in my blog
• Creating better spending habits for the future (like any diet, this one has a "cleanse")
• More flexibility to pay off debts faster
• Builds character (really!)

Thursdays are Walk-to-WorksDays

Every Thursday at work, we are provided a catered lunch.  I live 0.5 miles away from my office.  It would only be logical that I would walk to work every day. 

I've been lazy about it for a while now and have decided it's time to walk to work at least once a week. 

The perfect day to do this is Thursday!  Usually, I drive to my apartment every day to eat lunch since I live so close and can eat for free (once I've already bought my groceries of course).

I walked last Thursday, and I walked today.  I want to make this a ritual,and maybe even start incorporating other days. 

It's healthy, and it saves gas!  I know gas is negligible when you live .5 miles away, but it still eats up a little over time every time you turn your engine on and off.

Let the New Year's Resolutions begin!

New Year's Resolutions

1. Lose the 5 pounds I gained over the holiday
2. Pay off most of my debts (except my student loan which I know will take longer than a year)
3. Consume lots of Vitamin C so I don't ever get sick
4. Wash my face at night more often
5. Start running so I can explore Ireland when we go in July without getting exhausted
6. Only buy things I NEED, and eat out less often
7. Update my blog more often
8. Create a bigger following for my blog