03.10.08
Why am I doing this?
Posted in Motivation
at 11:39 am
by renaemd ·
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I’m asking this question more for my friends and family than for me. I know why I am doing this, but I thought maybe there might be those who have known me for a while that are saying “I am a little concerned - this is so unlike you. What brought this on?”
Here is the thing…I am heavier than I want to be, and even though the dreaded Thyroid condition is back (yup, my body keeps trying to keep this weight on), the fight with cancer this year really started me on this journey to take better care of myself. So not only have Casey and I been on NutriSystem since Oct 1 (and lost a combined total of 55 pounds), but we purchased a treadmill with our Christmas money and have committed to being more physical. This, along with taking better care of ourselves spiritually and relationally has been a big focus for us.
So that answers the “why are you more active” question. But it doesn’t answer the “why a half-marathon” query. To answer that, I must admit, I love working out, but I HATE running. Fast walking, great. Recumbent bike, great. Swimming, great. Running, booooooooo! But to really get a good workout from the treadmill, you need to move your little butt, so I needed a real goal. Nothing is quite as real as plunking down a non-refundable registration fee of $100.
Now I have a training buddy (Hey, Joy) and a schedule. I have 5+ months and enthusiasm. Please keep cheering me on!!!!
