Making it Public

I was an athlete once.

Not a division one college blue chipper, not an Al Bundy high school stud. but an average guy with a little talent and a competitive spirit. I know that guy is still onside me and I am looking to find him again. As recently as eight months ago I finished my first 10K race in under an hour. Not a threat to any Olympic qualifiers, but fairly respectable to me. My plans included attempting a half marathon in May, then it hit me again, a heel spur and plantar fasciitis.

I have been limping since last April, in some way, shape or form.  You would be amazed at all the products out there all claim relief instantly of at least quickly.  Still looking for the one that works on me. Inserts, heel pads, analgesic creams, nighttime foot flexing devices are all on a list that continues to grow.

I decided that I can run through some of the pain and discomfort. After reading "Long Run," by Matt Long and Charles Butler, about Matt Long a NY firefighter who over came being impaled on a bicycle under a tour bus, to return to running and eventually finish the New York marathon,  I couldn't complain about minor aches any longer.  So here I am on my continuum moving from Fat to Fit again.

This is not something I am taking lightly. While not a tale worthy of a major  movie deal, it is real. Everyone who makes a change resulting in an improvement know the sacrifices you must endure.  Hey it may be simple to someone on the outside, but it can be gut-wrenching to the person making the change. So don't judge, join in and try to understand.

Over the next several months I will be working on my losing weight while I increase my overall physical conditioning fitness level. My goals include dropping thirty pounds, running a half marathon and building a stronger, more defined core.

Changes in diet and visits to the gym will be essential to meet with success. If you are on a similar middle aged journey share your story. remember as a TEAM that Together Everyone Achieves More.

Cheers

Picked a great day to start, first day of a blizzard here in New England.