Well, now I've done it. I have been so bored lately. Since I left a career in ministry, I have felt like I wasn't really doing anything to make the world a better place. I lost connections with most of my friends and I found myself bored.
It's been four years. I needed something to do. At the behest of my Doctor, I started running. He told me that unless I did some serious work and lost some serious weight (50 lbs.) he was going to essentially kick my butt. Needless to say, my wife was also in line for that event, so I decided to do something; because honestly, the two of them could probably take me.
On a whim, I Googled "running" and stumbled upon the Couch to 5k Program on coolrunning.com . I started out 6 weeks ago and barley was able to run 1 minute. Today, I went for my first 25 minute continuous run (a little over 2 miles). It's hard, but oddly enough, I'm starting to actually like it.
I finished my run in the rain this morning and then took a much bigger and more frightening chance. I joined the Team In Training.
Like I said, I need to make a difference in this world, this is a small way for me to help some people out that really need it. Please take a minute to check out the Team In Training website. Or, better yet, help me get together enough money to actually do this thing. I need to raise over $3,000. Visit my fund raising page HERE. I know that the economy stinks and that many of you don't have much to give, but every little bit helps. Also, keep checking back or add this blog to your watch list (Click the "Follow This Blog" button on the sidebar) so you can get regular and honest updates on my progress.
13 miles is a long way to run...what did I get myself into?
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