Day 19 - I am that guy

This morning when the alarm went off I just couldn’t will myself to head outside to run.  It was only 12 degrees outside and the roads were still icy from the spring snowstorm.  I just couldn’t do it.  So I decided that I would go running after work.  It would be warmer and hopefully the snow and ice would melt some more.

Once my wife got home I headed outside to run along the trail.  It was a bit windy so I decided to run against the wind first so I wouldn’t have to battle it towards the end of my run.  As I was jogging along, there were a couple of teenagers walking the other way.  When I passed them I could hear them making fun of how slow I was going and how out of shape I must be to be breathing so hard.  It was then I realized that I am that old, out of shape guy that I used to make fun of when I was younger.  Of course back then I didn’t think I was being mean; it was all in good fun.  But now that I’m on the other side, it hurts a little to hear.

Motivation comes in many forms.  For some it may be looking in the mirror and not liking what you see.  For others, it could be as simple as wanted to help a friend reach their goals.  For me, I’m doing this for my family.  I want to be around to see my girls grow up.  I don’t want to be the Dad that can’t run around a playground with his kids because he’s too out of shape.  So when I hear kids laughing at me as I’m jogging down the trail, it gives me even more drive to accomplish my goal of being healthier.  Point your fingers, laugh and mock me, I don’t care! I’m not going to be that guy much longer.

Breakfast

Oatmeal

Coffee with creamer

Lunch

Chicken teriyaki bowl with brown rice

Iced tea

Snack

Peanuts

Jell-O cup

Dinner

Pizza on whole wheat crust and hamburger topping

Activity

3.5 mile run

1 miles walk

I’ve also decided to start getting up early every morning.  On the days I’m not running, I’m going to do some yoga.  Until tomorrow…