3 More Days.

In three days, I will be competing in the Warrior Dash.  Am I ready?  Probably not. 

But…

At the beginning of March: (When I started this adventure)

• I weighed over 200 pounds.
• I couldn’t run 1/2 a mile.
• I got out of breath walking up stairs.
• My 38 size pants were tight.
• I was on my first belt hole.
• I wasn’t happy about my health.
• People were making comments/jokes about my weight.
• I didn’t even like taking my shirt off in front of my wife.

Today:

• I weight somewhere around 183 pounds.
• I run anywhere from 2-4 miles on any given day.
• Stairs… ha! simple. I run up them for fun.
• I’m wearing 32-34 size pants, depending on the brand.
• I’m on my 4th belt hole. (after the next one, I’ll need a new belt.)
• For the most part, I feel healthy, and I like the way I feel.
• No one makes direct comments/jokes to me about my weight. (I know I’m not anywhere near what I should be, but I think I look slim.)
• I take my shirt off… Probably more than I should… (You would think I’m Matthew McConaughey with how much I take my shirt off)

So. Am I ready?  I don’t think so.  But it doesn’t matter.  I set out to do something, and I’ve done it.  I trained, as best I could, with a back injury in the middle.  I’ve improved my health, my body, and my self-esteem.  I have changed how I eat. I have changed my life.

So, this Sunday, I may not win 1st place. (Ok. I definitely won’t) and I may get tired, I may even want to give up but, I will finish the race, and I will know that I gave it every ounce of energy I could give it. 

That’s what this entire adventure is all about. Giving it 100%.  And I know I’ve done that.