Dear Followers,
So, as with everything I seem to do, I'm jumping in to this journey and blog with both feet! I tend to do this with every aspect of my life... the quick whim, the impulsive purchase, the vigor and excitement of purpose and something new.
I intend for this one to stick.
How did this begin? As I said, with a whim... I got a book from the library today called, "Run Your Butt Off!" (RYBO) and as a busy mother of 2, of course I had time to read today. Ha Ha! That's a joke, people. Really, I glanced at the book, got engrossed in it and then made time for me to read and absorb. Only 4 chapters in, but it really struck a chord as, "This is me. I have to do this. I CAN do this!" So here I am... forcing upon the masses yet another blog.
The purpose of this journey is just sharing my experiences. Putting myself out there for friends, family and strangers alike to see and to realize, if an over-weight mother of 2 can go from couch potato to running 30 solid minutes, anyone can.
I want to note: This is NOT about the running. This is about me learning a new sport and endeavoring to change my lifestyle. I don't want people to feel that I'm advocating running. This is only what I've chosen for myself. Everyone needs to find that "thing" that clicks for them. I also am a cyclist who in years past has done the Seattle to Portland bike ride and ridden numerous hours/miles for fun and commuting. I am also doing roller skating/derby, but that is a story for another time. You will see me logging skate time here, but stories will be absent. It's not about the "type" of sport or "event" you choose. It's how you make it work for you and attain your goals.
I know what it means to be fit. I know that I am not there now. Muscle memory does not stick around for 5 years, so I am starting from scratch. I will be logging/blogging numbers, but keeping it simple. I love the details, the numbers and the overkill of information, so this will be an exercise in me NOT going overboard, while being kind about obstacles and successes alike.
Thank you to everyone that is or will be following. Thank you to my amazing husband who is picking up a bit of slack, 30 minutes a day for me to do this. That's all this is... 30 minutes a day. I can make that work and turn it in to a life long habit.
Warm Regards,
Grace
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