sooo

i have been working out, but haven't been doing anything really interesting. i have noticed though that my attitude towards the gym has changed - ie i don't see it so much as a chore anymore. because of this, i have been able to push myself to get in good workouts. i still pretty much do whatever i want though, which usually means a mixture of cardio (running and stairmaster) and weights. i have been trying to take advantage of those rare occasions when i feel like i can run for a long time by doing so. in the meantime though i am trying to see how fast i can run a mile... i managed approx 8 min, but only after extreme exertion. hopefully eventually it won't be such a struggle. that is one of my small goals. i think i still want to run a race, but 10k seems so long to me right now. i haven't run outside in awhile so i should get on that.