So I decided this afternoon to post a quick update to the old blog. I have been hitting the gym pretty regularly (usually four to five days a week--although lately more often four than five) for a while now. Mostly I have been doing cardio, with one weightlifting day (usually chest and triceps--yes, I am vain). For the last several weeks I have been running for my cardio, and am just starting to comfortably do 7:30/mile pace. Normally running that slow this time of the year would be a disaster for me, but given the late start I got to running this year I am perfectly happy with it (particularly given the fact I am not actually training for a race right now).
The other somewhat noteworthy development is I have been losing weight! I am now just a shade under 180 lbs, which I am very happy with. The only real dietary change I have made is really trying to cut back on sweets (for a change)--but not to quit cold turkey. I am limiting myself to one "sweet treat" a day, with a few hard candies thrown in throughout (they are pretty low calorie). I am also cutting back on the red meat. I think this is a much more sustainable diet for me long term--if I can stay around 180 lbs through 2011 and start my serious marathon training at this weight early next year, I am going to be a very happy (and fast) boy. That's about it--thanks as always for reading!