NoMorExcuses - My 85 pound journey...
After a mere 3 months of running, my passion for running and physical activity suddenly awoken my thirst for challenges. So far, I finished multiple 5Ks, 10Ks and finished my first half-marathon after a mere 4 months of running.
I recently registered to a Full Ironman that will be on August 19 2012.
I have what it takes - And I will succeed.
-
Listening to your body
This morning I woke up and weighed myself.
And I didn’t want it to affect me.
But without realizing it I started planning my... -
Please take 60 seconds for a moment of silence to appreciate the epic, heroic, gargantuan amounts of willpower I have been wielding this whole week.
-
-
Stopping at a restaurant in Tomah, Wisconsin. I got to push a pin into Beebe, Arkansas. I also threw one into Vancouver for good measure.
-
Finally
I thought it was a rest day… But I was totally mistaken… Next rest day is in 19 days. YAY!
Today, ran 5k (35 minutes) - kept cramping up and had to stop several times… But time doesn’t matter… I went out there and I did it, even if I was sore and tired.
Then, did 50 pushups X 2 for a total of 100. Wudup pushups!? (Wudup)
Now, shower… Then relaxing to a movie with Kelly. With chocolate milk and lots of water.
So while I was running, I thought of that SOS thing that’s going on… Instead of “Summer Of Scale”… I think I will call it “Season Of Showers”… Cause for a solid week now, I’ve been showering 2-3 times a day!
240k of biking done since Sunday (149 miles) and what did I learn especially today? Forgetting to put sunscreen totally sucks.
Training is awesome, especially when it’s hot and windy outside!
Tomorrow, rest day.
For my American friends, that’s 62 miles. We started the day debated whether we should keep it short, and it was only when we were half-way there that Karl admitted defeat and gave me the finger. (typical of Karl when he’s not right)
It was amazing - I realized that I progressed a lot in no time. It’s all coming back, and it feels good. Hills I was struggling before were easy-mode. I didn’t even use my climbing gears for the ride, which was awesome (other than one longer hill…. I was breathing heavily once I reached the top then smirked)
We had head wind the entire time. It was weird cause we thought that on the way back it would play in our favor but I guess that eating a sub makes mother nature change her mind. We were riding and talking, going from 30-40km/h (18-24 mph) which the occasional pace drop when the roads were bad.
I want to do this again, soon… Longer distance even… It was great.
And now I’m pooped. It was a busy weekend and I need to sit in the couch, relax and fall asleep early.
Not quite 100k… But close!
Half-way point - I feel like I didn’t even start biking yet :)
That means good things!
60 minutes of spinning
30 minutes of running
Upper body workout
Getting ready for Sunday’s 100k bike ride!
That is all!
Today was hot and sloppy… Ran 6k - you know the training runs that were not meant to be successful? Well yeah, today was one of those.
Once Karl and I were done running, we went and played Tennis! It was hilarious since I didn’t play in 11-12 years… But it was awesome, definitely will do that again!
It all ended with some subway. Gotta love life!
Maddox’s birthday cake celebration at the beach! He had lots of fun!!
“I was not who I wanted to be, but in a blink of an eye, saw who I wanted to become. I want my son to look up to me, I want him to think I have an “S” stamped on my chest.”
3 years ago today, I became a father. I will always remember the roller coaster ride of feelings the night provided - from fear and uncertainty to happiness and pride. The minute I held him in my arms, I became a new man. I knew that I had a little one to feed, love and be a role model to.
Every day, I learn new joys and pains of parenthood, but it’s all amazing. The bad is easily negated by the smiles, hugs, kisses and snuggles.
Maddox, 3 years ago, you changed my life - without knowing, you are the one that started it all, the start of a better life full of hope and opportunities.
Happy birthday buddy, love you lots!
My girl… So stunning!
