I suppose we each have to start _somewhere_ and in so doing I choose to start here, at the bottom rung of my fitness goals.
Well perhaps not quite at the BOTTOM rung, but at least somewhere near that lowly starting point.
I'm a 35 year old gal who has a few lofty but achievable goals.
1. Finish the next 6 months of my 10 month Certified Dental Assisting course at VCC downtown (its a full time and VERY intense experience).
2. Be able to run 2.4 km in 15:25 minutes or less (13:27 minutes being an ideal goal)*
3. Be able to run 8 km in no specific amount of time.*
4. Be able to accomplish a minimum 7 regular pushups with as many as possible being an ideal number.*
5. Be able to do 12 sit-ups in one minute (achievable now)*
6. Be able to do 2 complete chin-ups from a full dangle all the way to the correct position and back.*
7. To lose approximately 20-30lbs.
8. Have a Handgrip strength of at least 48 (lbs?)*
FORESEEABLE HINDRANCES WHICH MAY TEMPT MY MOTIVATION:
-I only have (at minimum) until July 2009 to accomplish these fitness goals
-I am a full time student on a limited budget living downtown
-I live with a at guy who is the farthest thing from being fit or outdoor energetic
-The guy mentioned above doesn't share my euthasium for a military re-enlistment as a Dental Technician* and thus communication about this avenue are avoided.
*-With additional importance for my military re-enlistment goals, the better fit I am, the easier basic will be during that exhaustive 13 week period. (I've already experienced 5 weeks of basic to know what to expect)
WHAT AM I DOING TO WORK TOWARDS THESE GOALS? (Living downtown without a car on a limited budget)
-I've signed up for a gym membership (Fitness World) - the 24hr downtown location is a block away.
-I've signed up for the LEARN TO RUN program at the Running Room store a couple of blocks away to get me out and motivated. (It starts January 5th)
-I purchased a second-hand treadmill for our livingroom
-I have made resolutions with myself to adopt the same sleep schedule experienced while previously in Basic Training to give me more time for morning fitness/treadmill time
-With previous success in managing my diet, I'll be cooking my own meals once again (my laziness in simply consuming what is available/made by my boyfriend has lead to unwanted weight gain)
PREVIOUS RUN SUCCESS
I've previously finished the Sun Run in under and hour (although I remember quite vividly that it wasn't pain or gasp free). Its been some time since that accomplishment.
IN SUMMARY:
I KNOW I can do this - if you want something enough - then if its important to you - you and only you can make it happen. (I just hope that by being here, even if in text form, that any support I can glean will get me closer to my goals).
:)
I'm starting officially on January 1st.
Karen Ramel
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