I am trying to be a runner
 

Let me preface this by saying that running has never been my thing even when I was in shape. I've hated running distances, no matter how long or short. But after my son was born, I realized how overweight I was (I weighed about 255 on a 6'2" frame) and how much I needed to be in shape. Ideally I need to get down to around 190-200 as I have a frame that can let me carry more weight and still look okay.

So for Valentine's Day my wife gave me (even though I purchased and came up with the idea) a Nike + system for her Nano so I could track my workouts and motivate myself to get out and run. I've had it for just over a month and I absolutely love it. Since I started using it, I've ran almost 40 miles (for me, it's a HUGE accomplishment) Nothing has gotten me running EVER like this before. And in addition to running I've also tried eating better, healthier foods. The first week I both ran and ate better I dropped from about 248 on Sunday to 238 the next Monday (which was this last Monday). I've put on a few of those pounds back thanks to a lousy late-night meal after the temple at Applebee's Tuesday and some Pizza last night, but still I've been motivated to get in shape.

Anyways, I post this because I just got back from my longest run ever, which for me feels great. I feel like I've accomplished something. I ran 5.11 miles in about 55 minutes, so about an 11 minute mile. I don't know that I'll ever be able to run a full on Marathon, but my goal is to just run as much as I can. I want to be in shape, and this is hopefully going to be a great chance at getting back where I want to be, and where I really should be. I'm also taking a shirtless picture every week to track. Maybe once I get a little further along I'll post some pictures so you can make fun of me for getting to the point that I was at, but working my way back to where I'm going to be. And if anybody else has a Nike + (I know Steel Blue does) I'm always up for a challenge to keep me motivated!

That's great, Sizzle. I think running is a great way to get in shape-- how many overweight runners do you see? (I always seem to see cyclists with beer guts).

I'd like to run a marathon eventually, I'm shooting for a half marathon in the fall. With two small kids, I can usually only workout in the gym, and running for long distances on the treadmill gets very boring.

Not that there is anything wrong with that.

running sucks. cycling rules. (haven't done any cycling in months)

also, boxing workouts rule.

Down to 171 today. From a lifetime high of about 200. I haven't weighed this little since before my mission I think.

best way to lose weight is to get really sick and have no appetite.

I would actually love to cross train and add some cycling here this summer. Only problem is my bike is broken. That is a slight problem.

I'd also love to do some boxing workouts. But I don't know of a good boxing gym around here... nor do I really have any $$$ to spare on a boxing gym.

I'm also trying to workout and go lift weights on my lunch break at work.

Dude if we're starting with shirtless pics, I'm so outta here.

Running is my weak point too. Congrats on the start you're off to.

I already started.

Well, it's not shirtless, but it is unbuttoned a bit, as was the style in 1978.

My new avitar is a bad copy of my yearbook picture my freshman year of high school.

Yes, I was/am a dork.

So, as we say in the business, Cougarguard ladies first.

A cyclist with a beer gut is not a cyclist. They are merely recreational riders who spent too much miney on gear they will never really need or use.