WOW, 23 days until I run the "Warrior Dash" in Hastings! I never did quite get down to the weight I wanted to be before the actual race but that's ok. I sort of lost my way this summer, strayed off my path by just a hair and lost my clear view of the road. Have no fear though, I think I've found it again and if I just keep putting one foot in front of the other I'll make it.
There are 11 obstacles in this race and there are only about 2 that I am really concerned about, however, I am trying hard to ignore the fat lady in my head dooming me to failure before I even try. You can't win the race if you don't run, right? Concerning obstacles? Well, the walls (climbing up) and the Rapelling down the steep slope. Jim was awesome last Sunday at my session, he brought this huge rope and tied it to one of the stairway bannisters at the gym and we tried to "simulate" pulling myself up the slope with the rope. It wasn't a perfect simulation but it worked enough to feel it and to get the general "gist" of what to expect. Thanks Jim! Thanks for pushing me and for never giving up on me!
Decided to try implementing "mini goals" into the mix. Figure if I can hit a mini goal in a shorter amount of time that the smaller successes will keep me motivated and in time lead to the bigger success that currently seems so elusive. Mini goal #1 : Lose 10 pounds by August 1st. Will keep you posted.
Time for work...and coffee.
