Pressing on. Refusing to give in. Fighting the urge to became standardized, and realizing that fighting back is the only way to end my problems. If I was born to run, now is time to act like it.

6th December 2011

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Catching Up…

It’s December and it turns out, unlike what I forgot; it gets ungodly cold up here in December. 

In the previous weeks I’ve ran a competitive 5k [worse time ever], ran a few miles, and really have just been swamped with work.

However, unlike my biggest fear; the weight isn’t piling up.

As we continue to aim towards the magic 225 number; we’ve got to keep in mind that during these winter months, I’m going to run; I’m going to stay ‘active’, but don’t expect a crazy amount of burn or hard workouts; simply because of this:

I have no gym.
It’s crazy cold outside.

As you can see from the photo below, thanks to some crazy blessings and Black Friday, I did finally invest in some Cold Gear from UnderArmour. For years I was hesitant to invest in ‘the name’. However, after running for the 1st time in them.

Oh my gosh. I need more.

Granted, it should be noted that UnderArmour does not protect you from wind chills. Yesterday it dropped to 11 degrees while I was running, and I still nearly froze. 

I’m still learning.

There are a few adjustments coming up in the near future for myself.

  • Water: I suck horribly at drinking water. Unlike all the other runners in the world, I hate drinking water with a bitter passion. Thankfully, there is a chance that a Brita Filter Water Bottle will be arriving come Christmas Day. I’m hoping this will limit my excuses to not drink the clear stuff.
  • Soccer: Unlike I posted in previous posts, I did start a second season of indoor soccer. For the most part I’m doing well; we’re pretty spaced out on games, so that will help. Frankly the other thing is; I’m good, like surprisingly good for my team. Naturally, I’ve got to stick with the game.
  • Shoes: My running shoes have met their final miles. I’m going to run them out for the month of December. In January I’m heading to Maryland for a wedding [I’m a dedicated friend]. While I’m up in the northern tundra; I’m going to be stopping by a sports science facility ran by a soccer nut that I met via some of my soccer articles. She’s going to take a look at my feet and give me some pointers on keeping them from cramping up so severely and other tips. Because of this I’m going to push back purchasing new shoes to run in until January.
  • Core: I have decided to go ahead and instigate my next phase of physical revolution, by beginning Phase II of my plan; the core. The concept of Phase I was to lose enough fat to make the development of the core worthwhile. Now that, that number is done; I’ll start in on this next phase.
  • Clothes: Favorite part right here; slowly I’ve started to get a new wardrobe, slowly. I’ve almost got all my new business clothes set; and I think my parents are coming through for Christmas as well [sweats, running shorts, etc…]. 
  • Yogurt: I desperately need to get my yogurt back.

I think that’s all I’ve got at the moment. I’m behaving with the holiday’s for the most part. I did enter one eating contest last Saturday and nearly died. Thankfully I got to this point where I was, “full”, and that was it; I just stopped. It’s nice to no longer be known as the guy who just ‘puts food away’. I have limitations also.

This may sound a little vain, but honestly, I like waking up in random hotels [work], walking into the full body mirror, resting my palms on the sink; looking into the mirror and going, “Wow. We’ve come far. Plenty more to go, but honestly, I look good.”

-D-

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