Painful night

  So last night was my first night back in the gym in, well, a long time.  I set a 3 mile goal for myself which I know was pretty hefty since I haven't run all break (except for the race) and have been sick since the 1st with bronchitis.
  I didn't make my goal and learned a very important lesson last night - don't push yourself too hard after you've been sick and taken time off to get better.  I don't think I hydrated enough yesterday and then pushing myself so hard on the track resulted in a horrible migraine last night.  On top of that I had hall gov which I really enjoy but with the bright lights in the parlor and the excitement of the girls I was in so much pain!  As soon as the meeting ended I went straight to bed and somehow managed to sleep despite the pain.  I woke up at 1.30am and the ache was gone and thankfully fell back asleep until 8am.
  I did notice though as I ran that I was able to keep my time just under a 10 minute mile so that made me very happy.  I ended up doing 2 miles on the track - 1 mile straight and then a half lap walk followed by 6 laps, half lap walk and the last 2 laps.  Then I jumped on the treadmill and ran .4 at a 5 mph pace before Joey found me for dinner.
  I did realize how much I missed eating at the caf though over break.  I had around 3oz of chicken fried steak, chocolate milk, a ton of corn and broccoli and mashed potatoes.  I also ended up grabbing a small side salad as well to add to my veggies.  Our caf food isn't always the best tasting or selection but usually I can find some kind of healthy meat/veggie mix that fills me up.  I also tend to eat less at the caf yet stay more full at the same time.  Not sure how that works but it does and I am thankful for it!
  I am going to take Tuesdays off this semester I think so let my legs rest (and make sure I don't push too hard) and then probably Sundays.  Tonight I think I will focus on weights and then maybe some core or bike exercises.  The goal is to definitely hit the gym 5-6 times a week to stay in shape.  I also have to go 48 more times this semester so I can get 50% off my membership next year (that's like a $50 savings!).
  I'm also super stoked because I learned today that they are offering free "trial" classes next week so you can figure out what classes you want to do.  I'm going to try this semester's Zumba class - new teacher so we'll see if I like how she does it.  I also want to try out the yoga class.  And I have to grab a schedule tonight so I can see when Eddie set class for the Spring semester.
  It's going to be a great semester with working out and staying in shape. : )