While I realize this isn’t much of an accomplishment for most of you, I finished my first 30K run yesterday. I wasn’t fast by most standards (3:23:50) but I got my ass of the couch and did it. I still don’t have a bike and I still can’t swim, but I’m on my way to becoming a triathlete.
You must be kidding. It is a great accomplishment! Keep on the good work.
Thanks. None of the people in my office care, so I had to tell a group of people that would at least understand what I went through.
<<Thanks. None of the people in my office care, so I had to tell a group of people that would at least understand what I went through. >>
Gawd, I can sympathize with ya on that. Congratulations, 30k ain’t nothing to sneeze at!
Brett
Maybe it’s because I live in Houston, TX…the fattest city in the fattest country in the entire world, but these people I work with think I’m nuts because I’ve changed my diet, work out, and try and participate in some competitive, athletic endevours.
Thanks for the encouragement.
Thanks. None of the people in my office care, so I had to tell a group of people that would at least understand what I went through.
Take a wild guess why the rest of us are here. Like-minded people.
Congratulations are definitely in order. Not too many people can run 30K at any speed.
I constantly get, “Did you hear about that guy who had a f%$#* heart attack while running the marathon? That’s going to be you. Ha ha ha ha…” all the time from my coworkers.
As for the whole negativity thing, people fear change. They are scared because you are making improvements to you life that they aren’t making. You will soon be looking better, feeling better, and consequently getting treated better, and it will only serve to underscore that fact that they are coasting through life awaiting Death’s sweet embrace.
Just ignore those stupid bastards, do what makes you healthy and happy, and be proud of your accomplishment.
Dang, and here I thought Detroit was the fattest city in the universe. I recognize the reaction from your co workers. Fortunately there are a few where I work that understand. Congrats on geting of the couch and completing your run!
For the last serveral years some publication that has nothing better to do than this, has reported that Houston has more restaruants per capita than any other in the country, and in fact, is the Official Fattest City in America. I suppose we all have to be known for something. The scary thing is that fat has become so common place in Houston, that many people think a fit person looks sick.