Note: I wrote this blog, but did not publish it, on Aug. 4, 2019. Dad died the next day, less than 24 hours later. I went on the last run I’ll go on while my father’s alive today. Unless, of course, he continues to defy the predictions. In truth, I don’t run that much anymore. […]
Memories of a lifetime during ‘the last run’ Read More »
As I placed my old running shoes next to my new pair on the counter at Designer Shoe Warehouse, the young lady ringing me up smiled and asked, “Would you like to donate these?” I stared at her for a second, mostly because these shoes could only have value to me, or so I thought.
Webb: Out with the old, in with the new kicks Read More »
I was briefly annoyed at myself tonight. It’s a family tradition to go to Five Guys once a month or so, and that day was today. … At least I didn’t eat any dairy! But it was a high-calorie meal with a bacon burger, fries and a Mr. Pibb. So the soda streak ends, though
So I’m into fitness, Wedding Project Day 14: Give me a 40 Read More »
I did it. Two years later, I did it. I weighed in at 198.8 on Monday. As written in previous blogs, my optimum weight is 188 to 199 pounds. In the months leading up to that breakthrough, I wondered what I’d do once the scale finally tipped in my favor. Tears? Possibly. I mean, hell,
I’m into fitness, take 22: I did it! Read More »
I’ve discussed several benefits of weight loss and fitness in previous blogs, including looking better and feeling better. Often, there are benefits I’ve never considered. That was the case this week during my trip to Chicago. In the Windy City on business, I still managed to get a run and plenty of walking in. On
I’m into fitness, take 20: From the Windy City Read More »
Long time, no blog. Six weeks, to be exact, since my last fitness blog. Some of you were probably wondering if I’m off the wagon, indulging in fast food and setting up shop on our luxurious, albeit scratched-to-hell-by-our-cats couch. The good news: I haven’t quit. I’m still plugging away on this “journey” from morbid obesity
I’m into fitness, take 19: Nice shoes, wanna run? Read More »
Two-hundred and fifteen. That was my plateau weight. And it was one hell of a plateau, as in a four-month plateau. No matter what I did, how many miles I ran, how well I ate, I simply could not get over that hurdle. The fact that I’d gain weight with any letdown made it even
I’m into fitness, take 18: Beating the plateau Read More »
My left heel, thanks to plantar fasciitis, is throbbing. My left knee aches. My calves are sore. I’m exhausted. I’m as satisfied as I’ve ever been after a workout. Today marked another breakthrough. Less than two years after I couldn’t run a quarter mile, I clocked my first 10k this evening. That’s right, six miles.
I’m into fitness, Take 16: I’m finally a runner Read More »
A few weeks ago, I was having one of those days as I headed into the gym. I’d just finished a three-mile run and was dripping with sweat, completely exhausted. Forty minutes of lifting weights and 10 minutes of situps ranked about 1,567th on the list of things I wanted to do, right behind watching an
I’m into fitness, take nine: What keeps me going Read More »
As I turned the corner for the final 50 yards of my first 5K, I thought about the long journey it took to get here. All the miles I’ve run the past few months, and in the past 15 months. All the weight lifting I’ve done this year. All the changes I’ve made in my
I’m into fitness, take 7: I did it (a 5K)! Read More »
