I think I now know what people mean when they claim the hardest part of a marathon is starting.
So I got an idea from The Beginning Runner, who published fat photos of herself. Her reason was to show before and after. I started this journey at about 218 pounds, and about a year and a half later I'm down to 198. My target is 180, so 18 more. But I know me --if I don't do this right, I'll balloon right back up. So no fancy diets for me, or weekend bootcamps, and I'll never go through lipo again. It's steady and sensible.
Fat photo #1
So Maria and I made a deal that we would go out for coffee this morning, but only after we both went for runs. I got mine in and it felt fine for the most part, though I still have crud in my lungs. My HR was at 151, but I was gasping and wheezing. Need my inhaler. All that's left to complete my image is a pair of Buddy Holly glasses and a sliderule in my shirt pocket.
Ok, so I am also really considering a 4 day per week training program. 5 is really tough with my schedule. I can do the two runs on the weekend, but trying to fit three in during the week is not happening. So I'm looking at Tuesday/Thursday and weekend plans.
Fat photo #2:
So, back at it this week and stop all the whining and kvetching. June 6 is my 44th birthday, and I'm going to complete a marathon that day (ohhh and switch into a new age group the next day!! I should be able to kick-ass on all those old people!!)
Thanks for reading!
4 comments:
Ah yes, the shame cycle. Without it, I would get nothing done. I honestly wouldn't get too worried about the time off. THe first week back will suck, but after that you'll jump right back to where you were.
That 2nd picture looked awesome. "She'll do the Kessel Run in under 12 parsecs".... Just like the milenium falcon, I'm sure we've BOTH got it where it counts.
BTW - my fat photo... http://lh4.ggpht.com/_E1j8gmCIr9w/SVfr-ouCGqI/AAAAAAAACQw/4GvIEnl2PDQ/s400/Adam%27s%20wedding%204.jpg
I may have to borrow this topic (with citation in MLS format of course) for a post of my own. I've dropped more weight than I would like to admit.
You're well on your way to the marathon, and any form of motivation helps. Once you're into training it'll all fall into place.
Is it wrong that I didn't get the Star Wars reference, but I did think of Man VS Wild where Bear sleeps inside of a dead camel he finds? Gross.
I totally get the Tauntun reference! As a wise green creature once said, "Do or do not..there is no try!"You will do this! You've already started by making the decision to do the marathon...think of this as a rest phase. You'll be back at it soon.
Wow, I remember the Luke Skywalker scene. For me I remember the good, and focus on that. The race is not always won by the swift, and Rome was not built in a day (to mix metaphors), so slow steady and sustainable. Good luck reaching your goal!
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