Day 21 Log + big decision

I have lost my mind - I ran 3 miles in the freezing cold this morning.  Looking at the forecast for the rest of the week, I figured I'd better take advantage of dry roads while avoiding the sub-zero temperatures that are coming later this week.  But when I got home and heard Kevin Mannix say there was a "light wind" this morning, I almost threw a shoe at the TV.  The wind at SMCC was so strong that I had to tuck half my face into my jacket!

I ate within 15-30 minutes of my workout this morning.  This is the recommended window for refueling after a workout, but I usually jump in the shower before I eat.  I also cut out my spinach salad because I'm wondering if that's contributing to my gut problems (yes - they're quieter, but still here.  I've added 1T of apple cider vinegar in the morning to see if that helps).  Well, now I'm starving!!  I haven't done the W30-recommended post-workout meal followed by the prescribed first meal of the day, but there was a notable difference in my appetite.  I'm not sure if it's less volume of food (no spinach salad) or burning that food by eating right after my run (15-30 minutes after workout), so I might try playing with that a little bit to see how I feel.  And it might take a little time to figure things out, so....

I decided yesterday that I'm going to stretch this out into a Whole 45.  When I got started this month, I thought I'd go longer than 30 just to see how it affects me, but the Whole 100 seemed a wee bit too long ;)  With the intestinal issues going on, I've felt good, but not great, so going longer seems like a good idea.  I figure I can do 45, February 15th will be my last day, and I'll still have time to do reintroduction before a friend's 40th birthday.  With my half-marathon soon thereafter (March 16th), I'll take a brief break, then get back on plan so I'm ready for both the race and St. Patrick's Day!

Pre-Run - Pecan Butter
Breakfast - Mexican Breakfast Hash
Lunch - Meatballs w Spicy Tomato Sauce, Steamed Spinach
Dinner - Pan-Seared Scallops, Radish Salad, Green Salad w Blueberries