For those of you that may believe that bloggers are really self-absorbed braggers that just like to see their name in print, let me take this opportunity to totally humilate myself with a situation I'm going through.
Back in September I took interest in a volunteering opportunity providing CPR/AED support for HARRA sponsored races. I attended (and passed) the course and have signed up for a couple of races this fall. Now, here's the humiliating part. After the class was over and each of us were crowned with our certification cards, very nice, bright yellow t-shirts were issued. Well, the largest size available was XL which I pretended at the time would surely fit me. Well, I definitely need a 2X as the XL is way too tight. It's really embarrassing as I sure many would look at me as suggest that I may be the one who would need CPR.
If this story seems like a real downer, it's not at all. Actually, that XL t-shirt has been a real inspiration to me. It's currently sitting on my dresser and every few days I try it on to see how it's going. I can tell a little bit of difference from last month but I still have a long way to go. As extra incentive I went ahead and signed up for a couple of races coming up in November and December and I'm determined to get into that shirt. I'm gonna do it.
7 comments:
Vic,
You'll get there. I'm preaching to the choir, but it takes time.
My motivation is to get back into my size 36 dockers shorts that I was wearing in the spring.
Once I get back from NYC, I need to focus on situps and such (more on diet). I did 300 on Saturday, but those muscles are really .. ah .. I know that they are there!
You've been committed to do the things that you have so far and you have absolutely a couple of the best support systems in the world - the Striders and the Houston Running Bloggers!
Jon
I'll second Jon's comments! There was a time not too long ago, that nothing shy of 2XL and 3XL would work for me. Hang in there it takes time. Your doing great!
My advice sounds a little cliche, but take 1 day at a time and gather feedback each day.
Steve
Which races are you planning to run?
Yes you will.
Holden,
I'm not running the races. I'm riding around on a bike and am prepared to provide CPR/AED in case someone needs it. I'm working the 25K on 13 Nov and the 30K in December
Don't forget to say "Hi" at the HMSA 25K.
I remember the time I had to go up 2 pant sizes...at the time putting on a pair of pants that fit felt great. But after a few days, I was like "what the heck am I doing?" I worked it off and I'm glad I did. I used to always wear XL shirts, now some of the Large ones are too big on me.
It can be done.
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