03-23-2007, 02:00 AM | #1 |
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I am trying to be a runner
Let me preface this by saying that running has never been my thing even when I was in shape. I've hated running distances, no matter how long or short. But after my son was born, I realized how overweight I was (I weighed about 255 on a 6'2" frame) and how much I needed to be in shape. Ideally I need to get down to around 190-200 as I have a frame that can let me carry more weight and still look okay.
So for Valentine's Day my wife gave me (even though I purchased and came up with the idea) a Nike + system for her Nano so I could track my workouts and motivate myself to get out and run. I've had it for just over a month and I absolutely love it. Since I started using it, I've ran almost 40 miles (for me, it's a HUGE accomplishment) Nothing has gotten me running EVER like this before. And in addition to running I've also tried eating better, healthier foods. The first week I both ran and ate better I dropped from about 248 on Sunday to 238 the next Monday (which was this last Monday). I've put on a few of those pounds back thanks to a lousy late-night meal after the temple at Applebee's Tuesday and some Pizza last night, but still I've been motivated to get in shape. Anyways, I post this because I just got back from my longest run ever, which for me feels great. I feel like I've accomplished something. I ran 5.11 miles in about 55 minutes, so about an 11 minute mile. I don't know that I'll ever be able to run a full on Marathon, but my goal is to just run as much as I can. I want to be in shape, and this is hopefully going to be a great chance at getting back where I want to be, and where I really should be. I'm also taking a shirtless picture every week to track. Maybe once I get a little further along I'll post some pictures so you can make fun of me for getting to the point that I was at, but working my way back to where I'm going to be. And if anybody else has a Nike + (I know Steel Blue does) I'm always up for a challenge to keep me motivated! |
03-23-2007, 02:13 AM | #2 |
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That's great, Sizzle. I think running is a great way to get in shape-- how many overweight runners do you see? (I always seem to see cyclists with beer guts).
I'd like to run a marathon eventually, I'm shooting for a half marathon in the fall. With two small kids, I can usually only workout in the gym, and running for long distances on the treadmill gets very boring. |
03-23-2007, 02:20 AM | #3 |
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Not that there is anything wrong with that.
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03-23-2007, 03:05 AM | #4 |
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running sucks. cycling rules. (haven't done any cycling in months)
also, boxing workouts rule. Down to 171 today. From a lifetime high of about 200. I haven't weighed this little since before my mission I think. best way to lose weight is to get really sick and have no appetite. |
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I'd also love to do some boxing workouts. But I don't know of a good boxing gym around here... nor do I really have any $$$ to spare on a boxing gym. I'm also trying to workout and go lift weights on my lunch break at work. |
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Running is my weak point too. Congrats on the start you're off to. |
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03-23-2007, 03:27 AM | #7 |
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03-23-2007, 03:46 AM | #8 |
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Well, it's not shirtless, but it is unbuttoned a bit, as was the style in 1978.
My new avitar is a bad copy of my yearbook picture my freshman year of high school. Yes, I was/am a dork.
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