Could it be? Is the long sleeping (and professed dead) giant waking up and coming back to life?
There's so much I wish I could say has already happened, but I can't (it hasn't happened yet). All I know is enough is enough and now is the time to pick myself up, dust myself off and get going again (all with a little help, of course).
Right now, my first question is who is willing to come (back) on board and see me through this? I so much miss the encouragement you guys have provided in the past. I now realize just how critical that encouragement is and how important it is to acknowledge and appreciate it. But, what I think I need most is true encouragement and accountability from those closest to me. If you just said "Does he mean me?", the answer is YES!!
I PROMISE I will post soon (Monday at the latest)!!!!
Till Next Time....Get Moving Forward!!!!!
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Byron,
You seemed down so I thought I would check out your Blog (it's been a very long time since I looked).
I can't offer you any words of encouragement, but I can offer you my time as your personal "guide".
You know I'm a student of Martial Arts. And some even call me Sensei, which doesn't mean "Master" or "Lord" and such. It's actually more of a compliment (not a requirement) and simply means teacher or better translated as "guide" because I've been there and can show (i.e. guide) you how to get there as well.
I'm not going to encourage you to run a half marathon. Even though I could do it myself, why risk wrecking my body to accomplish something I don't enjoy! There are so many other options! But if that's what you call "fun" I can help you achieve that goal as well (I've run MANY half marathons.)
What is your kung-fu (great achievement) that you seek? Running a half marathon or getting fit?
Please ask me anytime. I would be thrilled!
-Rob
Alright Byron! Good to see you show some life--and moving forward--again. You will no doubt find encouragment from me. Look forward to your come back tour.
I am in the midst of the very same thing. Since moving into my new job, I have put on 15lbs. I am now up to 225, but my cholesterol has jumped to 250. I will be going on medication for the cholesterol. I just got a treadmill from a family member and have used it once. I am working one day a week on my parents house again due to our work week being cut to 4. I don't know if I can do a 1/2 marathon due to a knee that is now weakening bad and slated to have the doc start looking at it as soon as my shoulder is rehabbed. Basically, I am battling the very same things; overworked, crazy kids, overweight, lack of motivation- but willing to work it all for the better.
Hey buddy it was great to come across your post tonight. I am certainly here for you. I personally have a long way to go between now and January.
Last May I ran in a 20K that I had not properly trained for. Although I finished, my right foot is still paying the price for it. Because of this I have not been consistent since after the run. This past week my foot is hit and miss and I may resort to visiting the doctor. I know that going to the doc may be the right thing to do but in a way I fear going because I know my Blood Pressure and resting pulse rates are high. My last weigh in found me 37lbs heavier than I want to be.
I do not mention all of this to talk about me. I only share it because I want you to know that your not alone in times of struggle. When I get away from exercise my motivation drops. The good news is that we can always start fresh. Even if it is a struggle at first I think you would agree with me that consistency breeds motivation.
I'll be checking back here on your blog and you have my email if you ever feel like discussing anything off line.
I have never lost faith in you. Glad to see that an ember is still burning. Now just fan that thing and get the fire burning.
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