Well, so much for the "post a day" approach that I wanted to do when I started this blog. I've slightly slacked in that regard but if you go to my public training site at Buckeyeoutdoors you'll see that almost every day I had something to say about a run or ride on the stationary bike. Heck, I even commented on my rest days. I think I took that approach because I didn't want to bore the thousands of followers I have on this blog...okay the 3 (Felicia, Barb, and Tom). Thanks Guys!!
Part of my issue has been related to work and prep for the baseball season. I've spent more time then expected on the road and in hotels so far this year and hopefully that sacrifice pays off in the long run in the way of more business. The time I would normally be updating or posting on this blog has been spent building rosters, game and practice schedules, and other "stuff" that needs to happen behind the scenes. Thank god for some of the people on the Board with me but mostly thank god for Felicia and the work she puts into helping me with issues, email, calls, etc regarding the league.
But all of that and the missed days, the lack of any kind of update be it big, small, wonderful, or sad is going to change. Going forward there are going to be updates on progress towards overall goals as stated when this started, to health, and to training. I'll try to keep it humorous if nothing else and if it needs work...comment and let me know!
As you know from following this (you may have to reread the posts) I started this blog to focus on becoming a better husband, a better father, and a healthier person. Well, here's the update on that. Felicia has told me that I didn't need work on any of the areas I believe I need work on. So, I bug her enough to know she has to be somewhat frustrated with me but I need to know from her viewpoint to see if I'm more focused on her and the boys, to see if there are things I'm doing that aren't working as I want them to work and to see if she has seen a difference. I've been told that even though I didn't need to work on things, I'm doing well in those areas that I want to work on. I believe I'm a better, more attentive husband and father than I was a couple of months ago. So, the good news is there has been progress in both her eyes and in my viewpoint. The reason for that progress really is Felicia, Jack, and Thomas and their constant support, understanding, patience, and love. Thank you for all that you are, all that you do, and all that you make me strive to be!
The one place I have been lax in focus is health. Oh, I'm running and riding the bike, heck I'm on track to blow my calorie burn goal for 2010 out of the water and I've run or rode over 200 miles already this year. But, I haven't done it with a focus or with a major goal in mind. Sure, I'm running the Philly Distance Run with Felicia in September but it's only a Half Marathon and I've done that before so I know I can do that again. However, due to some unexpected issues we are not going to run Broad Street (closed before we could register) or the The Crossroads 17.75K (baseball/extended school year). I have to also admit that I've been horrible with my diet and if it wasn't for the mileage I've covered I'd be working towards a spot on the next season of the Biggest Loser. So I needed to make sure I make up for those lost events with something to challenge me and something that would require much more focus in training, diet, time management, and rest/recovery.
So, what did I do that is going to cause me to rethink my approach to diet and exercise and force me to really focus on the health part as much as I believe I'm focusing on being a better husband and father?
Well, there are 2 things that I believe have a reward for my entire family although I guess some might think they are both selfish. I guess "to each his own". They are...
The first is a goal that when reached will lead to a reward for Felicia of a day at Bliss and a weekend away or jewelry (her choice). Because she is going to be as important if not more important then I am for me to reach this goal. I've posted this on my Buckeyeoutdoors training site and now here on my blog. I will lose 26 lbs by September 1, 2010. A total of 26 lbs in 5 months. When I got on the scale this morning (April 1st) I was 206 lbs and that is way too heavy for me. Felicia does almost all of the food purchasing and cooking hence the reason she is as important as I am in this goal. Does anyone else notice that all my goals require a ton from Felicia (husband, father, now weight, etc)?
The second (yes, it will impact Felicia as well) is that this morning I signed up to run the Philadelphia Marathon on November 21st. This is something I never, ever, even thought about doing prior to the past year. Maybe I'm having a mid life crises or maybe I just want to challenge myself both mentally and physically in a way I never dreamed. Ether way, I want Jack and Thomas to always remember that no matter what the challenge or what others think, if you follow your heart, focus your mind, and have the right attitude and approach ANYTHING is possible. So today I decided to try and join the less than .1% (actually closer to .006%) of the population that has completed a marathon.
I truly believe in my heart that working with my family, continuing to focus on what I do with them and adding these two new goals will make me a much better husband, father, and overall better and healthier person then I am today. I also believe these goals will help teach Jack and Thomas that anything is possible if you really want it and you set your mind to accomplishing it.
Felicia, Jack, and Thomas I promise to you that I will do everything in my power to become the husband and father you so deserve and I so want to be.
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