In defense of food

Group run went, well, awful. I've had no issue with a three to five mile distance, but I just couldn't hack it. I ran so slow that I didn't even bother to time myself. Why the difficulty? Easy - I didn't bother to eat this morning.

I run at night. It works around my schedule and it's usually pretty quiet on the road. Most of the time, I'll have dinner and relax for a couple hours beforehand. This morning? I just got up and left. My lack of energy shouldn't be any surprise.

My new mantra? Eat, then run.

In other (better) news, I've raised $510 toward my goal - only $790 left! I'm thankful for my generous friends and family who've donated so far. If you haven't, please take a moment to do so here. Even as little as $10 will go to programs that help children in our community.

Addendeum: my post title is an intentional nod to this book, which may change the way you think about what you put in your stomach.