Second Chance at a better life…
Ya know I’ve seen a few people post that they have been given a second chance at living, and it really didnamt dawn on me until last night that my son and I have been given a second chance at eating right, exercising, my boy losing weight and just LIFE period. It’s an awesome feeling! 
I would have problems keeping myself motivated in my first mile and a half. My muscles are sore and my brain is saying “This is no different from your first day, when you wanted to give up after 2 blocks. Just stop, turn around , and go home. Running isn’t for you. What were you thinking? You’re bored after a mile? How do you think you can run 13.1 let alone 26.2?” By the time I’m done with this wonderfully positive conversation with myself, I have passed my nemisis and I’m actually at around TWO miles. HaHaHa..I have conquered you yet again Mr. Mile! (I’m sounding quite mental here huh..LOL)
When I’m actually warmed up and at around mile 5 or so is when I get that HIGH that exhileration looking around me at the sky the scenery and being amazed. Looking at my watch and seeing that I’ at 5 miles and still have road to run on. Realizing this time last year I was smoking a pack of cigarettes a day sometimes more cuz we were always at the casino. I’ve had people tell me that they “..see a NEW ZEST in me!” That is awesome to hear. I don’t think I’ve EVER had ZEST for anything. Well…THAT’S MY STORY AND I’M STICKIN’ TO IT!
3 comments:
Good for you! I love your positivity through all of this. It can be tough, you will get through anything. Keep on running and training, it serves a purpose other just just staying in shape…it’s mental strength, builds character and confidence. I too was like you this time last year…always at the bars late into the night not remembering what mischeif I was in when I woke up the next morning, etc. Now eating right, exercising properly and the RUSH of all these races…I’m so glad i made the change. keep it up! Oh, and as far as quad workouts at home…just get some lighter weights (maybe 8 or 10’s) and do some lunges and squats…biking will also rally strengthen your quads (hills).
till next time
Funny how we can trick ourselves into staying with the program and only to realize at the end it was such a gift. We are all blessed with the opportunities to live healthy and live well. So many people in this world don’t have that, I always try to remind myself that…
Oh, thanks for the shoe tip, yeah, it’s a good idea to have a least two pairs rotating thru training.
Today is my Brentwood 10k, I am getting ready to get dress and go, will report back after!
oh! BTW, the FRS chews are for long runs, bikes and other workouts. It (FRS) is the company that Lance Armstrong used to endorse and NOW owns half the shares in. It’s either really good stuff or they have tons of money to pour into marketing. They worked wonders for me on my half marathon.
Good luck…keep working hard : )