•10:51 AM
A little about me. I have been struggling with my weight for about the past 15 or so years. Getting older and carrying around all this extra weight is no fun, not to mention unhealthy. (Don't think I need to go into that, everyone knows how many Americans are overweight). Anyway, back to me. I just turned 44 and don't want to spend the next 50+ years of my life (yep, I am going to live to be 100) being unhealthy like the first half of my life has been. I enjoy watching and reading about running, swimming and biking. I walked/ran 4 5K races in 2008, but none in 2009. Something is wrong with that picture. I had such fun, not sure why I stopped, but won't dwell on that and look to 2010 with great determination.
Well, I know some of you have been following my workouts the past few weeks and I appreciate all the support. This blog is being created to allow anyone who choses to follow along on my journey to compete (ok maybe not compete, but participate) in a Triathlon next summer and eventually complete a Marathon. This is where all of you come in to play. I really need all the support I can get, I tend to go out full force on my training, and then a few weeks later, seem to lose interest. I am going to use this blog to keep myself accountable for staying on track with my weightloss and workouts. I know the holidays are just around the corner, but, I believe by keeping the faith and with all your help, I can make it through. I will be posting everyday on how my training and eating has gone for the day.
I want to thank everyone in advance for their support and encourgement as I take this journey to better healthy and a happier life.
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3 comments:
Well heavens, Vicki, we do have alot in common: --Going strong, then stopping! --A bunch of years trying to get off the weight. --Doing 5ks, then stopping! I actually walked a marathon a few years ago. It was great fun training with the group. Then I stopped working out, again. At least I'm consistent! I look forward to training with you, virtually. 2010 is definitely our triathlon year.--Mary
Hi Vicki, congratulations on the launch of your new blog and new fitness goals! Here's to being healthy and happy!
Vicki, Just followed you on Twitter. I completed my first triathlon on August 1, second on Sept. 13. I started training Nov. 2008. If I can do this, you can too. Anyone can! I turned 50 in May, never ran a day in my life before starting Couch25K in November and had been pretty much sedentary (and 80 pounds oveweight) for 30 years. Triathlon is addicting. And it doesn't get boring cause you can switch it up. Run, bike, swim, baby.
I'm planning to do a half marathon next year (spring is the goal) and more tris. I love them!!