Annual Physical

As a firefighter, I am required to have a physical each year during the month of my birthday.  I got the results back today.  Bloodwork, ECG, chest x-ray, and every other test came back completely normal and once again I was declared fit for duty.  No surprise to me.  However, The cover sheet that was sent to the city said:

Concerns: BMI
Suggestions: Exercise / Lose weight

That is medical jargon for You're Fat! Duh!!! Didn't have to be a doctor to figure that one out.  I'm working on it.  Next year that form will be blank.

Goodbye 250!

I have lost 5 lbs. since I started running again. It is working and I feel good!!!!

First Full Week

I logged 6.5 miles this week in 3 runs and have felt much better than I expected. I also attend 1 TEAM Fitness class. I'm off to a great start!

Rock-n-Roll Expo

Kristi and I went to the convention center to pick up her packet and check out the exhibits. I got some money for my birthday and I intended on doing some shopping. I found some shorts by Asics that have compression shorts built in and I love them. I also got 2 pairs of socks.

I enjoyed checking out all of the running stuff and Kristi is excited. I am excited too. I can't wait until it is my turn. Until then, I get to cheer for best friend! I am so proud of her!

First "Good" Run

I did a 2.5 mile loop around the neighborhood after I got off work this morning. That my my longest run since returning to the sport and I felt great. The weather was perfect. Temp. in the 50's with no wind. I maintained an average pace of 11:17, which was also my fastest run. I finished feeling strong and wanting to run more. It was a huge boost in confidence with my first 5k 16 days away. I now know that I can do it.

All In!

We booked our flight and hotel for the Las Vegas Half today. No turning back now. I am ALL IN!

Kids Speak the Truth

We were riding in the car after the Gorilla Challenge and I asked the 4 year old if she wanted to run a race. She replied "No way, running hurts!" Amen little girl!!!!!