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cowboy48 said:
I had to show myself I WANTED this. I was tired of being fat, unhealthy, and feeling like crap.
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Preach it, brother! :p

I'm trying to tell myself the same thing every day. Yes, that candy my child has looks good, and it'll feel good having eaten it for a few seconds, but the feeling will quickly fade. So do I want to feel bad about the way I look for a few moments of pleasure? Hell no!
 
Mowens1984 said:
Preach it, brother! :p

I'm trying to tell myself the same thing every day. Yes, that candy my child has looks good, and it'll feel good having eaten it for a few seconds, but the feeling will quickly fade. So do I want to feel bad about the way I look for a few moments of pleasure? Hell no!
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I think that is a question that a lot of us ask ourselves all the time and a lot of us don't ask that question enough-lol.
 
Well over the last couple of days I ran 5K that included running up some pretty big hills. and did a boot camp where we lifted weights to failure. I am not feeling too bad considering. One thing I have noticed since I am back at goal is my running feels good again. Funny I have run pretty consistently for the last few years. Some times I haven't done it for a few months- that is what happened when I gained my weight this last time. When I realized how much weight I had gained and started running again- it was a real chore. I was hurting running distances I wouldn't have even broke a sweat over before. It takes a long time to build up that ability and it goes away so fast.

That being said , I am back to running and it feels good again. Amazing what 30 extra pounds can do. I think I could probably train for another 1/2. Once that is done, maybe I will try to run a full marathon. Takes a lot of time to train for a full but maybe I can do it. In between all that I think a Tough Mudder or Spartan race may be in my future too. I guess we will see how things pan out.

It is beautiful here today. It is 63F. It is nicer here today than some days in July-lol. Crazy weather in this country. I think I may go for a run this weekend maybe push the distance a little to maybe 10K to see how I feel.

Funny I have been reading a lot of books by ultra-marathoners. Those guys are crazy. Imagine running 135 miles in Death Valley( in 104 degree heat) all within 24 hours. WOW! I don't have the youth or the determination for that but I have to admire it!!

As you can probably tell I am looking for my next challenge. I want to continue with my running in some capacity but I want to try something new too. I have said in the past that Triathlon is something that would interest me but I just can't get into the swimming part of it. Ah, who knows-lol??

That is it for today. Have a great weekend! Keep fighting the fight!
 
Weather here is still fantastic. We got up to 72 degrees here yesterday which for November is unheard of. We broke a record set in 1929. So I am running tonight- shorts and t-shirt is all that is probably required.

Boot camp once again kicked my butt on Monday. Abs and arms still hurt and I have to do it again tomorrow.

I was going to say something about the American election but I don't know what to say. This world is becoming a scary place with Russia organizing troops in the Baltic and a new US president that has never been in politics and seems so misguided. I think it is important for all of us to take a step back and a deep breath and see how this all pans out. My hope is that we all show each other a little kindness, understanding and love.
 
Well done for being restrained about the election. I've been veering between anger and sadness. My husband is truly depressed too. Glad we are in the UK but feel no better about Brexit...maybe Canada will take us!!
 
I went away for the weekend. It was a holiday here in Canada - our Remembrance Day- where we remember our veterans. It is even more important to remember our veterans and all they had to endure. War is never a good thing and we have to remember that killing one another no matter what the ideals or beliefs is wrong on so many levels.

My wife and I didn't get away on any kind of holiday this past Summer so we went to Calgary for a couple of days and did some Christmas shopping. It is nice to just get away from the hustle and bustle of life in only for 2 days. Didn't exercise or do anything unless you call walking around malls for 7 hours each day--- exercise-lol. Food was more than usual but not too bad.

Tonight is boot camp again and time to get my butt in gear and get it exercising again. I am not sure what is planned for boot camp tonight but I don't imagine it is going to be easy.

I am going to do my normal runs again this week. I am going to sign up for another 10K this week. I think maybe the Hypothermic Half or maybe the First Responders Half. I did the latter race earlier this year, The charity is to help first responders like policemen, police women, firemen fire women, Doctors, Nurses, EMTs , etc. deal with PTSD. It is a good cause and I think they are all heroes so it makes the run that much better. It is a hilly run and a lot of fun.

That is it for today. Keep fighting the fight!
 
cowboy48 said:
Didn't exercise or do anything unless you call walking around malls for 7 hours each day--- exercise-lol.
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Were you walking like this?
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Because I think it's a rule that you have to walk like that for it to count. :p
 
Sunflower_ said:
Mwwahahaa love power walkers. I like them even more when they have those dumb hiking stick things.
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I just read a book by an ultramarathoner- you know those crazy people that run a 100 miles or more- he uses the walking sticks especially if they are running on trails in the mountains. I can see where they would be useful but I think they would get in the way too. I don't think I am going to be using them any time soon.
 
Well Winter hit today. Not too cold about 2 C but snowed last night. Not a lot but I think the snow is here to stay. Running tonight and it is going to be icy but I had better get used to it as I am going to be dealing with it all Winter. Time to break out the Winter running gear.
 
cowboy48 said:
Well Winter hit today. Not too cold about 2 C but snowed last night. Not a lot but I think the snow is here to stay. Running tonight and it is going to be icy but I had better get used to it as I am going to be dealing with it all Winter. Time to break out the Winter running gear.
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I just had a talk about that last night - running in the winter, having to bust out the cold weather gear. I'm not looking forward to it but it's coming. And, soon. Ugh.
 
I have nothing but admiration for your perseverance & commitment Cowboy. I would want to be a bear in a Winter like yours!
 
I agree with Cate, I struggle in winter in Aus and I imagine it would be nothing compared to your winter. Do you wear a balaclava!?
 
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