My Dream to Become a Runner
February 8th, 2010 at 11:59 pm . Posted in Goals .I am so in love with the Yoplait frozen smoothies! I saw the contestants trying it on last week’s episode of The Biggest Loser. It is a bit expensive though (around $2.50 for 2 servings). I might just finish what I have now and go shopping at Costco and stock up on frozen fruits and make them myself. Good thing we have 2 magic bullets & a blender so I can take one with me to work.
I have decided I’m going to do Pat Tillman’s Run in April and it’s 4.2 miles. I asked my Dad to train me starting now for the run. I realized I’m trying to find something else to keep busy with (fitness related) so I don’t lose interest in going to the gym. Not that going to the gym is boring now but I’m afraid I’ll get to that point and feel like I’m not going anywhere or succeeding. I want to do things I’ve never done before but taking it one step at a time starting with training for the run. After that I’ll figure out what I want to do next. After reading some fitness blogs, I really want to become a runner. I have no doubt that my dad will do his best to train me. He’s the kind of man who spends so much time in creating colorful schedules or floor plans and putting 110% effort into everything he puts his heart into.
Now I have 67 days left to train and get ready to accomplish the run!
“I always loved running…it was something you could do by yourself, and under your own power. You could go in any direction, fast or slow as you wanted, fighting the wind if you felt like it, seeking out new sights just on the strength of your feet and the courage of your lungs.” – Jesse Owens
February 9th, 2010 at 6:27 AM
THIS IS AWESOME! Good luck. <3
February 9th, 2010 at 10:43 AM
I wish I could like running, I just hate it and I commend anyone who gives it a go and enjoys it
Good luck with this, I’m sure you’ll do great and you seem very determined!
February 9th, 2010 at 1:26 PM
I saw that episode since I didn’t have to work and there wasn’t anything else on TV that I was interested. The frozen smoothie looked delicious. I can’t wait until it gets warmer and more fresh/better strawberries are stocked (there’s a shortage here at the moment), so I can start making smoothies too.
Best of luck training for the Tillman’s Run, it will be an amazing accomplishment!
February 20th, 2010 at 7:18 AM
Good for you! I want to be a runner, too.
How are you getting started on the training for your race?
February 20th, 2010 at 3:32 PM
So how’s the weight loss going? I got really motivated after you posted the 21 days to start a habit article, and have lost 10 pounds since. I find that just getting up and doing things all the time….. helps me forget that food even exists, and now that I have two jobs, am working on my master’s thesis, and just bought a house, I don’t have time to think about food anymore!! On top of that – my friend Erin and I go to spinning at the Y every morning at 5:30am. It helps me feel really energized for the rest of the day