Thanks for the advice guys.

Thanks for the well wishes.



A couple background comments:

Last summer I was running 10 miles 3x/wk and doing 11-12min miles. Last September I ran a half marathon then proceeded to gain 30 pounds between then and the new year; before I started running 3.5 miles/day this week I was doing 5+ miles 1-2x/wk. I suspect within the next 2 weeks I'll get bored with 3.5 miles and will increase distance to 4-4.5 miles. For me 11min miles is a small goal, getting down to 10min miles is a much larger goal for me to achieve. The numbers wouldn't suggest 11min miles is a small goal but we will see how things progress over the next 2 weeks.

My nutrition is much better than it was 2-3 weeks ago, I've cut out a lot of carbs and increased my protein/fruit/veggie intake.

For me personally, I've found 4-6 small meals works best for me as it keeps something in my stomach and prevents me from getting to a place where I binge eat. Everyone is different, my boss eats 3 meals a day and losses weight. I read an article a few months ago about a teacher from Stanford(I think) did a "Twinkie diet". He lost 16lbs in a month and increased his good cholesterol. Granted he didn't eat just twinkies and mixed in salads here and there, I think it shows not just what you eat but how you eat. Managing your diet is very important.



I've heard hockey players say this: "You have nothing if you don't have your legs." I apply it to my running and need to get my legs back.