About me:
Feb. 2005 was a wake up call for me. I weighed 290 lbs. with type II diabetes. My doctor thought I was a canidate for insulin since I was maxed out on my oral meds. I decided that I would show him.
I started a workout program at a small private gym. I worked out daily (most days two a day) mixing cardio and weight training. After a year , I lost approx. 60 lbs. My cardio was exclusively elliptical and rowing. Trying to stay away running due to my weight, flat feet and over pronating.
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Why do I run:
I run to lose weight and keep cardio fit. I was a lurker on cool running and was studying MAF training. I thought with that training method I might get back to it. Elite Racing is bringing their Rock n' Roll Maratrhon to San Antonio Nov. 2008. That is my goal! Half or full, whichever my body is ready to handle. |
Why I started running:
I used to run in my 30's. I ran to keep in shape and enjoyed the company of the runners in our club.
I ran mid-distance with 10k's & half marathons with about 40 - 50 miles per week. Long story short, due repeated injuries, I stopped running. Fast forward 20 years... here I am. |