"You should try running."I'll never forget the day that Mike said those words to me. I laughed at him. There was no way I could ever run. I'm too heavy, too out of shape. There's just no way."Just try it."I stewed on those words for days. And I wanted to spit them out and forget … [Read more...] about My journey to becoming a runner….part 3
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My journey to becoming a runner….part 2
My time with Mike did not start out great. Don't get me wrong, he's a great guy! We have lots of fun in our sessions. It's been a joy to hear about his family - he tells some great stories of the adventures that he and his wife have with their kids. Somewhere along the way, we … [Read more...] about My journey to becoming a runner….part 2
My journey to becoming a runner….part 1
Is there a difference between someone who runs and a runner? I think so. But it's all in the mind of that person. Running is a mental exercise, almost more than it is physical.I should back up. In Nov 2011, I decided that I wanted to get healthier, to lose weight, to work out, … [Read more...] about My journey to becoming a runner….part 1