A case of beer says that a year from today you're running that same 10.5 miles in under 1:40, easy. (It's a sucker's bet. Because I'll win. But I'd like a case of Corona, please. )

Hmmm...any beer (makes mental note to ask my beer-snob baby brother what's the priciest beer by the case, LOL)...? k

The fact that I look a lot better now when I see myself in the mirror that I did before I started running & doing weights. For any of you that don't do weight training...it boosts your metabolic rate at LOT, so add it to your regime.

I do it because it's fun! I love being out in the woods, moving fast, taking in the fantastic scenery, working hard, and having so much fun with my friends. This is what it's all about for me (yesterday's trail run): If I had to do that mileage on pavement, I wouldn't be a runner...

I do it because it's fun! I love being out in the woods, moving fast, taking in the fantastic scenery, working hard, and having so much fun with my friends. This is what it's all about for me (yesterday's trail run): If I had to do that mileage on pavement, I wouldn't be a runner...

Amazing.

Sherman, set the wayback machine. Sure Mr Peabody, where are we going today? 2006 Sherman, we're going to check on a two year old motivation thread. It's pretty interesting to go back to the two year old posts and click on View Log. Then compare those logs with their statements on motivation. So Jake and Zoomie, who ponied up the case of beer?

Sherman, set the wayback machine. Sure Mr Peabody, where are we going today? 2006 Sherman, we're going to check on a two year old motivation thread. It's pretty interesting to go back to the two year old posts and click on View Log. Then compare those logs with their statements on motivation. So Jake and Zoomie, who ponied up the case of beer?

I LOVED Sherman and Peabody and the Wayback Machine! Thanks for the memory Ed!

RUN because it's so simple... no bike maintenance, chain cleaning, going to a specific place to do it, jumping into a freezing cold pool, etc. I can just put on my shoes and go, from anywhere and to anywhere.

Ditto

We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard I'm more motivated to run on days when no one else would do it. I just love the challenge. Love pushing myself. I like doing something that a lot of people don't or won't do. I'm motivated by the constant jokes and snide comments from people about my big cooler that I bring to work every day with my healthy meals. I'm motivated by people that make fun of me for never skipping a workout. What a society we've become when healthy diet and exercise habits are weird to people and deserving of ridicule. But I LOVE it. I like being a bit of a freak.