Can't hide the bulge anymore

This weekend was perfect for getting in some miles as the weather, particularly in the morning, was great.  I took a break on Saturday, choosing instead to spend the day at the Fright Night Film Fest, Louisville's home-grown horror-con. I saw several low-budget films -- some good, some awful -- and got an eyeful of all sorts of things to haunt my dreams. Even the on-site tattoo parlor had its share of chills and thrills.  [I didn't get one.]

On Sunday, I ran 2.5 miles barefoot through the neighborhood.  Tonight, I will run 1.5 - 2 miles in my Vibrams with my daughter at her cross-country practice.

My third week of barefoot transition is going well. I'm adding a mile or two a week.  Last week, I did six miles barefoot.  My feet aren't that sore, although they are tender when I stand up from sitting or reclining for a long period of time.  It's sort of like plantar fasciitis, but it's nowhere near as painful, sharp, or crippling.  It's more of an ache that passes within a half-minute or so of walking.  I stretch the bottoms of my feet a few times a day and live with it. 

In other news, I'm trying to lose weight again. The months of reduced mileage have caused my carcass to swell beyond 190 pounds. [My total lack of anything resembling a healthy diet might have something to do with it, too.]  To fight the fat, I am keeping a food journal, and trying to normalize my eating.  So far, I've lost two pounds.  If you want to follow my progress, I'm on Lose It!  I'll take any and all friend requests there.