Am I crazy???

I have no doubt that most people would say, yes, I am fucking insane.  I might agree with them.  I suppose, though, the true evidence of that is not some of the things that come out of my mouth, or the topics that float through my head on a daily basis, or even some of the things I've done.  The real evidence of that is that I signed up to run a half marathon in April.

You may be asking yourself, why the hell would Pickett do that?  The smart ass answer is, b/c I am crazy.  The real answer is that I have decided its important to be in better shape (good shape?) b/c I have children.  I guess, in the end, I'd like to be a good example for the kids of not only the benefit of hard work, but also the importance of being healthy.  the kids see Bec and me  work out and we talk about the importance of exercise, but I want them to see it too.  Not for aesthetic purposes b/c we'd like them to believe that everybody is beautiful in their own way, but to know that a healthy body is a good body.

I have lost almost 40 pounds since January 2011.  I'd like to lose more, and it is coming off, slowly but surely.  Bec and one of her friends decided to do the half marathon in December.  She asked if I would like to go to (its in Champaign, IL).  I said, yes, and I'll run in it.

I know myself, and without a goal of some sort, I would eventually revert back to bad habits (chicken wings, hamburgers, etc etc).  Bec is doing a great job cooking for the family (and me).  We actually had bean soup on Sunday night.  Anybody that knows me well knows that is not something I would have eaten 5 years ago (though I suppose that is another reason why Bec is perfect for me, or possibly just perfect).

She is keeping me on track and things are going well.  I am hopeful that by the time I run the half marathon, I'll be down another 12 pounds (1.5 pounds / week).  I would be happy with that.  I do know, though, that after this half marathon, I'll need to sign up for another one in the fall.  As I said, without a goal, frankly i don't have the discipline to keep moving forward.  I don't know what I'll run in the fall, whether it will be in STL (if there is one) or some place else.  I am excited, though, with the training for the April half marathon.  I am to the point where i look forward to running.  I've always liked (maybe too strong of a word) working out with weights, but running was something I''ve loathed.

In any event, we are moving forward and I'll keep moving forward.  Its 6:42 AM and I need to get to work. I hope everybody has a great Valentine's Day.  Show your significant other that you care, if even by writing a short note.

Have a great day.

be easy

-cp