The Bikini Challenge (Week V: Progress)

The ugly: Friday night, after the ballet and a healthy dinner at Rustic Kitchen....almost made it home, but was seduced by Runts candy (2 bags worth) at Store 24, 2 blocks out.

Oy.

The bad: Marathon training = massive carbohydrate craving. Massive carbohydrates = extra flesh.

I know what healthy carbs are. Those just aren't the ones I crave....like Snyder's Honey Mustard Pretzel Bits. In large quantities.

The good: 25 miles of running a week is starting to show teeth. Favorite jeans, yesterday, had a modicum of breathing room. No lie.

The good (b): One pair of unforgiving silk trousers (Banana Republic, size 4, bought during a rare period during last winter's race training when my ribs were visible) fastened without extra effort this morning.

The numbers: Tonight a 5-mile run, then vinyasa yoga. Tomorrow a 6-mile run, with speedwork.

The next 3 days will be a barnstorm of activity....to preemptively counter a 4-day trip to San Francisco on Thursday involving a 6-hour plane ride full of airport temptations (See: The Ugly) and a cousin who likes to both drink beer and cook rich meats.

Should probably take the bikini along in my carry-on bag, eh?