HAPPY NEW YEAR
First off, thanks Jen, that comment is just what I needed. This was the friendly kick in the butt I need. You made some great points on the mindset I need to lose weight. I have never considered myself 'successful' yet. I have never reached any of my ultimate goals. I know I have done great things. I am not boasting when I say that. I have lost 130lbs, ran in numerous 1/2 marathons, ran the Around the Bay 30K, but I still have not reached my goals. I still consider myself the 'fat guy', albeit the fat guy who can run farther than most of the 'non-fat people' I know. Being fat for 40 years of my life, it is hard to become self-confident and have self-esteem.
Thanks Dave, who is inspiring who now? I am checking out your mileage and it is getting me inspired. You are doing great.
I was out for a New Years run on the trail. It was a beautiful day, about -5 Celsius, no wind. I seen 2 deer cross the trail about 50 feet in front of me. After the huge amounts of rain I had to detour to find a creek crossing that was narrow enough to jump across. There were plenty of people out hiking, it was a great run. I put a video on RuncastTV.
Hey JD, I am thinking about Sulfur Springs.
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I am SO gald that you are feeling better.
I have always fell just short of reaching my goals as well and I have finally realized that it is me who stands in my own way - I need to get out of my way. The only person stopping me is ME. I realize that it does not have to be that way and I am glad that I came to that conclusion while I am still relatively young. ;)
When I do not reach my goals, it wreaks havok on my self esteem...and the cycle begins.
Don't let the inspiration thing put pressure on you. I know how that can backfire. I am guilty of hearing that and running the other way; thinking I am not worthy of being anyone's inspiration and then I start sliding that slippery slope down. Silly, I know. You do this for you. If you are an inspiration to someone, that is wonderful, but don't feel pressured.
I look forward to following your journey this year. It is a new beginning...again. Let this finally be the year that we stop dreaming of what we could be and start being what we dream of.
Happy New Year.
You are amongst friends.
Feel free to email me and we can help keep each other motivated...pippyjen@tampabay.rr.com
phew I still can't believe that you run in the snow..
I have it to good...
;)
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