2008 = Tough Year
The year 2008 was a tough year for me. My mom, a non-smoker, lost her fight with lung cancer in May. I fell victim to the slumping auto industry as my job was eliminated at a tier 1 automotive supplier. This was a big blow to my running. I did about 95% of my training either at or near work. I live about 27-28 miles from my former place of employment. I started going through my mom and dad’s things (lost my dad in 1/2004), we’re talking 50+ years worth of papers and other packed away things. Here it is January and I’m still not done. I’m getting there though. I was also trying to get things fixed up around my parents house as we had purchased it from my mom earlier in 2008.
Basically, what I’m trying to say is, I haven’t done ant regular running or any working out since the 23rd of July 2008… sad huh? I have recently decided to recommit myself to fitness especially my running. I started doing an extensive cardio regimine this week and strengthing my core. Though last year my thoughts were clouded I see things clearly now. I will run my personal best 5K this year. I’m not currently sure what all races I will participate in, but I do know that I plan on running the Kennsington Challenge as that is where my current personal best 5K was run. My personal best is a 24:25… not the greatest I know, but it’s my best recorded race (I just started running 7/2005 at age 32). I’m also thinking of possibly running the Howell Melon Run in August as that is where I ran my only 10K, but it will depend on how things are going as Kennsington is my priority. I will probably be doing most of my running at Indian Springs Metropark in White Lake, MI so if you run there you may see me. I also use my unicycle to cross train so if you see someone on a black uni with red flames it’s probably me. I will run some charity events, but I’m not sure which ones at this time because I need to solidify my training schedule before deciding when to race. Wish me luck and good luck to everyone on achieving your goals this year as well. Stay injury free.
James
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Hi, I just joined the Sweat365 community
I’m a man from White Lake MI USA, born in 1973.
My favorite sports include: running cycling swimming walking hiking team
My goals are: To improve my running performance and increase my overall health.
My other favorite activities include: On-road, off road, and freestyle unicycling..
This is my training blog which I am using to keep track of my fitness progress.
Please come by and read my blog. I will help me stay motivated and keep me on track as I achieve my fitness goals!
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