tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66189587850709588622024-03-13T11:02:22.306-07:00Hitting the road to 250This page is dedicated to LIFE, living it, loving it. I hope my words inspire you to think outside the box and I challenge you to do more each day than the day before. AND WHATEVER YOU DO..... NEVER GIVE UPBigWill78http://www.blogger.com/profile/07120239036559082669noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6618958785070958862.post-6391209106743607692012-09-02T10:38:00.001-07:002012-09-02T10:38:07.707-07:00F2P
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The month of August ended with PR’s in mileage (57.3) and in
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">September 1 marked the first appearance of the F2P 4 man relay
team. These 3 Speeders and a Clydesdale came in 17<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup> overall and
were the 3<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">rd</span></sup> men's open team to cross the finish line with a time of
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BigWill78http://www.blogger.com/profile/07120239036559082669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6618958785070958862.post-36386487203147491572012-07-26T11:53:00.001-07:002012-07-26T11:53:19.885-07:00ALL work n no BlogsBeen so busy with school, family and work I have neglected blogger. Well I am back and will work on 1 or 2 blogs monthly to update my stats.BigWill78http://www.blogger.com/profile/07120239036559082669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6618958785070958862.post-31182845718952431062012-01-24T22:11:00.000-08:002012-01-24T22:14:35.635-08:0013.1I have always liked writting. I am very exited to have the chance to write for 13.1 Marathon company and have my words read by my fellow runners. My newest blog has been approved and will be up and RUNNING next week. Please read it and feel free to comment thanks <a href="http://info.georgiamarathon.com/blog/bid/113136/2012-The-Year-of-the-CLYDESDALE-Runner" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank">http://info.georgiamarathon.com/blog/bid/113136/2012-The-Year-of-the-CLYDESDALE-Runner</a>BigWill78http://www.blogger.com/profile/07120239036559082669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6618958785070958862.post-81515497078109554632011-11-07T21:18:00.001-08:002011-11-07T21:23:20.962-08:00Vote for me and tell your friendsI was unable to get a team together in time to run last weeks Atlanta Marathon Relay. To do my part I decided to make a sign and enter the Atlanta Track Club's sign contest. To my surprise my sign was chosen to go to the 2<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">nd</span> round and is now being voted on for the GRAND PRIZE.<br />Please click on link and vote for my sign on page 2 (Troy W). Voters have a chance to win a $50 gift card.. Voting closes on Friday and you can vote once per day. Thanks for voting <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">everyone</span> and good luck <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AtlantaTrackClub?sk=app_214552975281119" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/AtlantaTrackClub?sk=app_214552975281119</a>BigWill78http://www.blogger.com/profile/07120239036559082669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6618958785070958862.post-19826265988022794642011-08-19T11:40:00.000-07:002011-08-19T11:44:41.421-07:00Losing itMan what is the problem... Only 1 gym workout this week... Am I losing my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">mojo</span>? 320 pounds .... 70 pounds till my goal weight. Gotta get my head back in the game and blogging is where it starts. Accountability.
<br />BigWill78http://www.blogger.com/profile/07120239036559082669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6618958785070958862.post-77399288811250509222011-06-14T11:49:00.000-07:002011-06-14T11:52:33.040-07:00HotLantaI am 3 weeks away from my 2<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">nd</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Peachtree</span> road race and this <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">ATL</span> heat is crazy.... 90+ degrees for over a month..... Most of my training has been in gym during this time.... Saturday June 18 I will be running the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">ATC</span> Father's Day 4miler as a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Peachtree</span> warm up... <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Nervous</span> but ready <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">lol</span>BigWill78http://www.blogger.com/profile/07120239036559082669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6618958785070958862.post-45341834908693883432011-03-31T13:36:00.000-07:002011-03-31T13:41:47.854-07:00No April FoolsFor the month of April I have excepted a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">challenge</span>. My challenge is to do 3000 ab moves/<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">exercises</span> for the month of April.... Before <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">excepting</span> this <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">ch allege</span> my mind was already focused on doing more ARM, AB, and SPEED work. So yes I except.... My <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">motivation</span> and motto for this month is "FLAB 2 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">AB's</span>" Its almost summer and I wanna take my shirt off..... Get it!BigWill78http://www.blogger.com/profile/07120239036559082669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6618958785070958862.post-41360584659067998792011-03-23T05:37:00.000-07:002011-03-23T06:01:04.772-07:00The Publix GA 1/2 Marathon<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEj4TXFDA6bTuO26KTiu4olwgCTcrMCdzOjYl1ItUiVNziWwtHZ5gYn9NKcwUuxepe7BCsH_B8-yJ0pHe5B63t5xoFT9AhI6Vu5f24EztgwRJ7tVQKTfy3a0CZS6XY-xBWmfxxvCWjt3A/s1600/IMG_0257%255B1%255D.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587259504448625554" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEj4TXFDA6bTuO26KTiu4olwgCTcrMCdzOjYl1ItUiVNziWwtHZ5gYn9NKcwUuxepe7BCsH_B8-yJ0pHe5B63t5xoFT9AhI6Vu5f24EztgwRJ7tVQKTfy3a0CZS6XY-xBWmfxxvCWjt3A/s200/IMG_0257%255B1%255D.JPG" /></a><br /><div>It is 3 days after my 2<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">nd</span> 1/2 Marathon and I am still feeling the effects of all of Downtown <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Atlanta's</span> hills. Sunday was almost perfect. The GOOD: weather, good music on the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">ipod</span>, great volunteers, Georgia Force Cheerleaders at LIL 5 Points and ended with me getting a PR of 3:27:01 (4 min faster than my first 1/2 Marathon), The BAD: Hill after Hill after Hill, Not making my goal time of 3:17 or faster, Leg cramps from mile 10-12, and finish line confusion (ran out of food for runners so we had to wait 20-30 min for supplies to be restocked) The UGLY(or just plan crazy) The costumes..... From the couple dressed as <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Scooby</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Doo</span> and a bottle of mustard, or the guy playing the guitar in only a cowboy hat and underwear.... All in all a good day and I got new <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">BLING</span> so I am happy</div>BigWill78http://www.blogger.com/profile/07120239036559082669noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6618958785070958862.post-27662535820945763832011-02-19T14:15:00.000-08:002011-02-19T14:36:24.643-08:00Why do I PUSHI push myself harder everyday. Going hard is the only way to get the results I want, the only way to reach my full potential. <strong>If you do the same things you will stay in the same place</strong>. In 2008 when I was over 400 lbs I never thought I would be walking a mile, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">definitely</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">didn't</span> think I would be running a 5k New Years day 2010, by the end of year I had done five 5<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">k's</span> two 10<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">k's</span> one 10 miler a 6k and a Half Marathon. ALL done with no training at all (not a smart move by me) I had found my competitive spirit again . My mind, and heart were geared up for every race but my body wasn't. I felt the aches and pains for days and days.... Like I said, NOT A SMART MOVE. Fast Forward. Two months into 2011 and I am waiting for my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">calender</span> to read March 20. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Amped</span> up for the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">Publix</span> Ga 1/2 Marathon. This is my 2<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">nd</span> Half and now I am both mentally and physically prepared. I have done two 5<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">k's</span> this year and as of today <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">nikeplus</span>.com says I have tagged a total of 79.44 miles since Jan 1, 2011 (two 5<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">k's</span> + 73.24 training miles) So now back to the question.....<strong> Why DO I PUSH ?</strong> I push myself so that I can be the best me I can be. Friends and Family I push you because I have been there. Having someone in your corner is a wonderful thing. Especially when that person has walked 13.1 miles in your shoes.BigWill78http://www.blogger.com/profile/07120239036559082669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6618958785070958862.post-22384739418637441172011-02-03T11:39:00.000-08:002011-02-03T11:41:41.390-08:00Thought of the dayEvery second push harder, every minute dig deeper, every hour go further. If you do this every day you will be better.BigWill78http://www.blogger.com/profile/07120239036559082669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6618958785070958862.post-60616580708423494032011-01-21T21:08:00.000-08:002011-01-21T21:28:38.075-08:00FAITH WITHOUT WORK IS DEAD, MARK 16:16You will never get the results you seek if you are not willing to put in the work. It's time to start walking the walk as well as talk the talk.... GET IT<br />Work Outs 1/21/2011<br />Phase 1 6:30 am - 2.35 mile run (outside in the cold <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">lol</span>), 75 push ups, 75 dumbbell curls, 50 in and outs.<br />Phase 2 12:30 pm - P90x Chest/Back, AB Ripper X<br />After a long night at work felt like I had to let off some steam so......<br />Phase 3 11:55 pm - 50 push ups, 50 in and outs, 45 dumbbell curls<br /><br />Time for bedBigWill78http://www.blogger.com/profile/07120239036559082669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6618958785070958862.post-10043620979440534732011-01-12T19:36:00.000-08:002011-01-12T19:39:39.189-08:00CABIN FEVERThis week has been a REAL TEST. 3 days stuck in the house due to the snow and ice in Atlanta. With the Ga 1/2 marathon in 2 months I need to be outside running not pulling my hair out watching the walls. Time to get a treadmillBigWill78http://www.blogger.com/profile/07120239036559082669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6618958785070958862.post-83430705166470442572011-01-05T10:36:00.000-08:002011-01-05T11:21:39.986-08:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5ZBFxE3EE8sSSiJHGZVFsXNSh14-jhh9ke2KJ0-vVV3st-0BzpE_aIHV6E5lzCqRDLGInJqNdY_XktawD52mi4kRIVruK4ttDkNrXR6SNhpzG2vYzDrKPIIByzuZZ6VvC9IkwPtBvlto/s1600/resolution+run+2011.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 98px; height: 130px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5ZBFxE3EE8sSSiJHGZVFsXNSh14-jhh9ke2KJ0-vVV3st-0BzpE_aIHV6E5lzCqRDLGInJqNdY_XktawD52mi4kRIVruK4ttDkNrXR6SNhpzG2vYzDrKPIIByzuZZ6VvC9IkwPtBvlto/s400/resolution+run+2011.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558782163999402034" /></a><br />What a difference a year makes. Jan 1 2010 I decided with my fiance to start our year with the Atlanta Track Club and run Resolution Run 2010 5K. maybe we should try the 5k. End results a 51:30 time for me and a renewed competitive spirit I hadn't had since my days of playing football. During the course of 2010 I have logged numorus miles, met tons of new friends and lost some pounds too. Fast forward January 1, 2011 Resolution Run 2011.... My time 42:03 this is going to be a good year.BigWill78http://www.blogger.com/profile/07120239036559082669noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6618958785070958862.post-70554981011115422492010-12-31T07:53:00.000-08:002010-12-31T07:56:40.520-08:00Happy New YearAs I look at 2010 I think about how far I have come. From my first 5K 1/1/2010 to my first 1/2 Marathon. Tomorrow marks my 1 year anniversary as a runner and I really get to measure myself. SAME RACE, SAME COURSE..... BUT I AM A DIFFERENT MAN.BigWill78http://www.blogger.com/profile/07120239036559082669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6618958785070958862.post-52172657629903362972010-11-27T11:26:00.000-08:002010-11-27T11:38:36.971-08:00January 2010 - NOW<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7wRLFPhX1s9KO4LTEv5LOjZurBXNYgXusWr_3LbNpg3L0vPl4GR6HeTrTMqAUKs8ZCJQazSY5of0Gv12rbSQp_oTNijGQ-10uUMCoDe6g8yxSGFmFyddxFKFsvas1VTszipEooGKdSVA/s1600/Medal.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544314560334657874" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7wRLFPhX1s9KO4LTEv5LOjZurBXNYgXusWr_3LbNpg3L0vPl4GR6HeTrTMqAUKs8ZCJQazSY5of0Gv12rbSQp_oTNijGQ-10uUMCoDe6g8yxSGFmFyddxFKFsvas1VTszipEooGKdSVA/s200/Medal.JPG" /></a><br /><div>I have come along way this year. Hard to believe that I just ran a 1/2 marathon 2 days ago but I have the pain in my ankles and legs as a reminder. Last Thanksgiving I was so thankful to see another holiday and vowed that I would change my lifestyle and get <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">healthy</span> over the next 365 days. A year later I ran a 1/2 Marathon on Thanksgiving Day . </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>I am proud of myself for all the progress I have made. I have heard of going from couch potato to 5K but in 2010 I've gone from couch potato to 5K-10K and now I have earned my first medal . COUCH POTATO TO 1/2 MARATHON in 365 days.</div>BigWill78http://www.blogger.com/profile/07120239036559082669noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6618958785070958862.post-17200846325317073412010-11-03T13:44:00.000-07:002010-11-03T13:48:13.045-07:00Atl 1/2<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1RWInjOGW20C3MFbZfm7sPBMG5mbfqvEBl4tU_RoU-bqEa6xHurRCdDSEDJXCYx7_23qmwfjvwCYOHNFhdnpw67faGd7AsDWFNBK-653GkxZWRb9BYc57IKHh6X5ksOf9L1dzrJCY3rE/s1600/wedding+portrait.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535428036960409026" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 134px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1RWInjOGW20C3MFbZfm7sPBMG5mbfqvEBl4tU_RoU-bqEa6xHurRCdDSEDJXCYx7_23qmwfjvwCYOHNFhdnpw67faGd7AsDWFNBK-653GkxZWRb9BYc57IKHh6X5ksOf9L1dzrJCY3rE/s200/wedding+portrait.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyGjipolN9w9OKD44IlzAyeZe_auAv8Li6vlO89PIB7p3VWELU6SDpJ32zu7vX8O3rNDvnNrVlvig1xw8ollvwicw5ubpKr7EIoqwOsMbvPINmp3E-juGbr4AGeA4QHwZIcgVdgVVA_0I/s1600/2010+Atlanta+Half+Marathon+Logo.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535427927298289634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 38px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyGjipolN9w9OKD44IlzAyeZe_auAv8Li6vlO89PIB7p3VWELU6SDpJ32zu7vX8O3rNDvnNrVlvig1xw8ollvwicw5ubpKr7EIoqwOsMbvPINmp3E-juGbr4AGeA4QHwZIcgVdgVVA_0I/s200/2010+Atlanta+Half+Marathon+Logo.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>3 weeks before the big one and I'm trying to mentally prepare. 13.1 miles is along way. Further than i have ever gone . I haven't done any special training so its all HEART from the sound of the gun. This is also my first race as a newly wed so i have to rep for me and my wife. Lets get it</div></div>BigWill78http://www.blogger.com/profile/07120239036559082669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6618958785070958862.post-37725793198758715032010-11-03T13:36:00.000-07:002010-11-04T09:16:04.533-07:00Homecoming 2010 - A look in the MirrorThis past weekend was my high school homecoming. I had a chance to see and talk to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">alot</span> of old friends and former teammates. Received several comments on my new slimmer look. And also got <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">to look</span> back at myself 15 years ago when I was high school senior 10 pounds lighter than i am right now. Out of shape and going through the motion'sof sports, school, life and growing up. Everyone wants to know why i do so much more. What happened from then to now? <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">LOL</span> i do it for the looks on your faces. I do it for the doubter's and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">nays</span><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">ayer's</span> . I do this cause no one expected it of me. I do this for meBigWill78http://www.blogger.com/profile/07120239036559082669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6618958785070958862.post-54738049669745093222010-10-05T04:48:00.000-07:002010-10-05T04:51:39.276-07:00Its official........Its official.... My 100 POUND PLATEAU has been broken... 102 lbs lost and countingBigWill78http://www.blogger.com/profile/07120239036559082669noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6618958785070958862.post-91218513104060030862010-09-11T14:50:00.000-07:002010-09-11T15:13:09.548-07:00911 Never give upRan the Singleton 10 mile this morning. 10 miles!!!!! Wow.... My longest road race yet..... I knew it <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">wouldn't</span> be easy but I knew that if I REALLY want to be ready for the Atlanta Half Marathon my training has got to get picked up. So bye bye 5K and 10K..... 10 mile here I come.... Beautiful day outside, early start time, and great volunteers..... This should be fun. Mile 1 12:40, mile 2 25:31. Gut check at around 4 1/2 miles. Do the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Singelton</span> 5 mile or 10 mile?????Go Hard or go HOME. Looking up at the 5mile/10mile split I <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">decide</span> to stick with the 10. I glance up again and I see that I am the only person left doing 10 miler, the group of people I was just with were ALL 5milers... All I can think is "Dude you still <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">weigh</span> over 300 pounds... What am I doing?" Alone I continue on.... mile 6, mile 7, mile 8. My body aches , I am tired, I am thirsty. Course is empty now. The time keepers are gone.... Its just me, my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">ipod</span>, the open road a few volunteers and the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Dekalb</span> County Police Department. Mile 9. Almost Home.... I am cramping, shedding a few tears also. Mile 10..... The finish.... 2 hours 27 min..... AND now the pain sets in...... NEVER GIVE UPBigWill78http://www.blogger.com/profile/07120239036559082669noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6618958785070958862.post-54788663037918586712010-09-04T13:31:00.000-07:002010-09-11T14:50:13.566-07:00Put me in coach.....Just left doctor. Got a Cortisone shot in my left foot. It's crazy, all my years off football and I had 0 injuries NOW after losing near 100 pounds and running races these ailments POP up .... Life is crazy that way. Doc says I am good and I can continue to do what I do. So thumbs up for next weeks race on 9/11BigWill78http://www.blogger.com/profile/07120239036559082669noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6618958785070958862.post-16988701763323633792010-08-31T12:59:00.000-07:002010-08-31T13:15:46.582-07:00A new Challenge<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ0QgCFSSqHfE1ljslpCO9rfL13ulWxC7t9Md-5o1U6JbrwxmrrQQiSHoUuKrSEXJZg6L2xr12VFzMriSstAVdUQe8NNzV0RZTbCvVR6ikhdQMMGhLVexEesa2DQHTVrIwWJlWeWvbHLI/s1600/2010+Atlanta+Half+Marathon+Logo.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511669708663070690" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 38px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ0QgCFSSqHfE1ljslpCO9rfL13ulWxC7t9Md-5o1U6JbrwxmrrQQiSHoUuKrSEXJZg6L2xr12VFzMriSstAVdUQe8NNzV0RZTbCvVR6ikhdQMMGhLVexEesa2DQHTVrIwWJlWeWvbHLI/s200/2010+Atlanta+Half+Marathon+Logo.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">OK</span>...... Today I signed up for my 2 biggest races.... A 10 miler with the Atlanta Track Club in September and The Atlanta 1/2 Marathon. I haven't <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">decided</span> if the feeling I have right now is <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">excitement</span> or nervousness. I have come a very very long way..... From a athlete in my youth to couch <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">potato</span> to weighing over 400lbs (yeah I said it 2007-08) now I got my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">mojo</span></span> back and I am doing more than I could have ever imagined. Cant wait to see how far I have come.</div>BigWill78http://www.blogger.com/profile/07120239036559082669noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6618958785070958862.post-24061773797976013342010-08-22T12:01:00.000-07:002010-08-22T12:05:22.807-07:00Have not been on in a few weeks, no <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">blogging</span>, no gym. I have really been off my game.... Time to put my game face back on and get back to work in the morning.BigWill78http://www.blogger.com/profile/07120239036559082669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6618958785070958862.post-57935081147450296782010-08-14T09:52:00.000-07:002010-08-14T10:06:36.809-07:002010 ATC GRAND FINALE 5KEarly start time of 7:30 got us on and off the race course before this summer heat took over. Great turn out + Great volunteers = Great race. Finish time today of 43:04. Shed 5 min off my last 5K and posted my fastest finish. 780 calories burned 5700 steps taken. Great Day...Feeling good and very very pleasedBigWill78http://www.blogger.com/profile/07120239036559082669noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6618958785070958862.post-60866906280414734092010-08-08T15:06:00.000-07:002010-08-08T15:11:22.379-07:001 to GO1 pound away from 100 total pounds lost. Every workout counts, this is a HUGE HUGE week for me.BigWill78http://www.blogger.com/profile/07120239036559082669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6618958785070958862.post-7446394527499565552010-08-02T14:14:00.000-07:002010-08-02T14:23:21.586-07:00What is more important.... How YOU LOOK OR HOW YOU FEEL. For some of my journey I found myself obsessed with the scale. Weighing twice a day. Since then I have cut it to 2 sometimes 3 days a week... Should I be caring more about the #'s the scale show..... Or the fact that my blood pressure is back to normal. At the age of 32 I am about 25 pounds heavier than I was in the 12<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">th</span></span> grade. I have tossed out several outfits because they are just TOO BIG now. So what I am saying now is GOOD BYE scale and hello to looking good, feeling great and staying MOTIVATED.BigWill78http://www.blogger.com/profile/07120239036559082669noreply@blogger.com1