The training run that sucked.. but didn't

Today I went for my last training walk before my half marathon next week. Nothing went right on this run, but everything did. It was a Run of firsts. After church I realized that my phone was almost dead. The portable charger that I had for it only had 2 lights, so it got my phone from 17% to 30%. knowing that I would need my phone in case of emergencies, I chose to run without music. That's right, no music... at all.. no podcast, no music, no audible, nothing. Thankfully i was in a beautiful place. a place surrounded by the ocean. It was simply beautiful. i have never run there before. So, that is two first: - no music - brand new location So, that's two new firsts, why not add a third! I have been a bit disappointed with how my Garmin vivo Fit tracks my mileage. It is REALLY off. The other day I found a forerunner that a friend gave me. So I used that. So, no music new location new GPS tracker. Why did this run not suck, it was awesome! - Everything was new. It was BEAUTIFUL!!!! - There were some hills. Yes, they sucks, but i enjoyed them. It was a really nice change. I listened to the waves crash, I smelled the salt air, I saw the flowers in bloom, it was wonderful. Should the run have been longer? Sure it should have. I should have run 10 miles, I ran 6. Why didn't I run further, i got one of those cramps that says "I might need a bathroom, and when I do, I'll need it fast" While it turned out to be just a warning, I chose to stop. Normally I plan my long runs around places where I know there are bathrooms (dunkin donuts, convenience stores, etc). See new location, so see "didn't know where the bathrooms would be" honestly. No big deal, it was worth it. I know I will finish my race next week, I might have a great race, i might finish right within the race time limit, doesn't matter to me. I will finish.

Quitting the gym

About four years ago I joined the Y. This post is not about dissin the Y. Quite the contrary, I think it's a fear way to use the gym and support your community. 

However, it's pricey. It's a great value for what you get, but out of my current budget.  

  

In an effort to save a but, I've decided to quit the gym for a few months. 

I'll keep you posted with how things go. 

fat kid

Let's start out by saying I was a fat kid. I wasn't cute, I have to say that I was fat. I remember the day in gym class when the scale hit 100 lbs. I remember the names that I got called by the kids at school. I remember what it was like to have to buy clothes in the "adult" section of the store.

Kids are cruel, they just are. Back in the day, teachers just said that kids are cruel and nobody thought about punishing the bullys, we were just told to brush it off, and not get upset.

But this blog isn't about me being a fat kid. It's about what it is like to learn how to exercise. Because at age 38, I actually enjoy exercise.

In my late 30's i've learned that I will never be skinny. I WILL be healthy. I have lots of reasons to want to be healthy, and I hope to share those with you in this blog.