Monday, September 10, 2007
A New Journey Begins
Tomorrow I start training for the 2008 Walt Disney World marathon. This will be on the major events in my life, and I hope a high note. Last March, as part of my weight loss journey, I ran the Inagural ING Half-Marathon in Atlanta, GA. When I began training for that race a lot of people expressed disbelief or concern for my health that I should attempt to run 13.1 miles. Even after losing well over 100 lbs I remain a very large framed, fairly muscular person, so running may not be the most natural activty for me. The race went great (but boy, was it a tough day...really hot and a hard, hilly course!) and my first thought upon finishing was that wan't enough for me. I had to run a marathon. Tomorrow starts a journey of 18 weeks. We'll see where it takes me.
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Brian, would you consider writing about your experiences for the Macon Tracks newsletter? I think it would be an inspiration to others, to say the least. What was the turning point when you decided to lose the weight and start running? How did you do it, and how do you stay motivated? Send me an e-mail quick - I need help or we're not going to have an October newsletter! Kerry :)
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