It does not matter how slowly you go, as long as you do not stop – Confucius
Happy Friday! Today is January 25th and the first month of the year is almost in the books. It is remarkable how quickly time flies nowadays. As we bring this month to a close, or anything for that matter, it’s always a good time to look back, reflect on where we’ve been, and where we’re going.
So first off, how are those New Year’s Resolutions going? This blog is a part of mine. I wanted to write more and make it about mostly about others, with some on the running team, our efforts, and a little bit of myself sprinkled in.
I also wanted to run more. This is a running blog and it’d be pretty bad if the author wasn’t running. Since starting Runnin’ Not Walken in 2015, the winter months have been my nemesis. I have experienced a good amount of running throughout the year. Not the mileage I have seen some of you inspiring runners put in but for a guy who didn’t count himself as a runner, it was a good amount and I’d lose weight.
In full disclosure, I’m 6’2 and about 215. I have a wider frame so I hold it pretty well despite some softness around the midsection. My wife often comments on how strong my legs are and my doctor has put me through some leg exercises that I’ve passed with flying colors but admittedly, I would love for my weight to be less and running has done that but consistency has been the key and lack of it over the last several years. I’m actually really good from March to November but anything I lose, I find it in those 3-4 months and it’s been a roller coaster. My goal is to lose 25 pounds. If I can do that, I’ll be in the best shape I’ve been in a decade and maybe my fastest for the Indy Mini and Ragnar Michigan this fall.
So as far as my running has gone, I’ve run 8 times in the last 2 ½ weeks. It’s been low mileage and largely on the treadmill but I’m moving. I HATE the treadmill but a good 2 mile run is a good 2 mile run an I’ll take it. I’ve not gotten to the point where I love 5 milers but I do enjoy a 2 miler whether I’m indoors or out. Time is a bit limited with kids, work, running team organizing, etc. so 2 miles is perfect at times. So consider that resolution still a success. I’ve not given up or quit and part of that is that still intimidating goal of 13.1 on May 4th.
As far as this blog goes, I still enjoy it but I’m getting to the point where it requires some help. There’s only so many runners within a group and I’m starting to run out of them that I can easy pick on, choose to highlight. I’m reaching out to quite a few runners that I find absolutely inspiring and stories are features are coming but it is taking a little longer than I anticipated. I probably should have spread out my posts a bit I suppose. Either way, those individuals are inspiring nonetheless and just coming across them helps push me farther personally and I can’t wait to share those stories with you as well.
2019 has me very excited and we’re just a month in. It’s going to be a lot of hardwork but a lot of fun too. Here’s to keeping the momentum going!
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