cool running

Posted on Thu 13 September 2007 at 12:56

Absolutely brimming over with enthusiasm for this fitness lark, I did actually manage to go to the Gym today.  And I found out they are doing an 8 week challenge.  As in challenge yourself to change, not challenge anyone else.  So, for the princely sum of $10, I get weighed, measured, BMI'd on a weekly basis and given the pep-talk too.  Set your own goal, be it weight loss, change shape, be more healthy, whatever: they will support you with it.  So that's it - I am signing up tomorrow and it should start next week.  Once I get into this kind of thing, I become very single-minded so hopefully I should see a difference in myself this Christmas compared with last.

Isn't it funny how quickly we forget things?

It was only the other day I was on here moaning about how much I ache following my 10k jog/walk.  And today I have decided that as they are going to the bother of organising a 10k run in Hamilton on the 7th of October, I would be rude not to participate.  I have spent the latter half of my late shift  talking myself into this so at the moment (nearly midnight) it still seems like a good idea.  Forget the excrutiating pain I had in both knees and my right calf - this will be fun, won't it?!!  So tomorrow, I will walk/jog to the Gym, doing a circuit of the lake en route and miss out the cardio-vascular workout once I get there.  See, I'm already champing at the bit!!  The only drawback is the trainers I currently have are not really for running - as Saturday proved.  So I will have to spend yet more money and get a new pair.  And looking even further into the year, there will be a 12k walk on the 11th of November -think of me Markie as you sup your birthday pint!

I mentioned work - today was a really good shift.  Not overflowing with major nursing but a really mellow shift with time to kick back and enjoy the company of the people you work with.  To my D shift  colleagues - it has been a pleasure.

And talking of work, one of my favorite work-mates - Tracy - will be leaving shortly.  I will miss her as we share the same sense of humour and generally manage to make light of most dire situations.  I have found her to be really good under stress and very capable, honest and not afraid to get stuck in.  Tracy - I will miss you.