Goal weight 195 lbs.
The hum of the air conditioners was the only sound I heard this morning when I walked out my front door — even the birds had not woken up yet. There was a faint hint of light off to the east (we’re close to the Summer equinox so sunrise happens earlier and earlier). Humidity was thick as syrup, par for the Mississippi summertime course. I began running and felt sharp knee pain in my left knee cap. Fatigue and tight muscles are most likely the culprit. Remind me to stretch more. I thought about all the challenges I have ahead of me and thought about the discipline I will need to accomplish them. I know I can work hard. I know I have the talent. I just need the organizational skills. And the ability to set goals.
I know I can. I set a goal to weight 195 and I’m a lot closer to 195 than I am where I started at 248 pounds. Hard work. Faith. Precise goals. Rinse and repeat.
It’s a lot to think about on a Monday morning. Good think I woke up at 4:15 a.m. to run so I’d have the time.
I was rewarded with this right at the end of my run. Now it’s time to seize the day. And the week. And a career.
I finished up my five miles with tired, but pain-free legs. My knees began cooperating at one miles. I stretched and headed inside. It was time to prepare for a new day.