The Beginning...

The trouble with jogging is that by the time you realize you're not in shape for it,

it's too far to walk back.  ~Franklin Jones
 

Hi there world.  This is my first step into the blogosphere.  So far so good.  I actually got this page up and running didn’t I.  Well… enough about that.  Let’s talk about me and my fitness journey.  I am such a LEO… LOL!  Where do I start.  I guess I’ll tell you why I am a running maniac these days.  It’s pretty simple… let’s just say my metabolism went MIA on me when I turned thirty-blah blah and I had to do something about it.  You know what is a bad combination?  Being vertically challenged and loving food waaaaay too much!  

Just over a year ago a fitness genius told me I need to do something I enjoy doing.  Then I would stick with it.  WOW… some things can be so simple (utilizing the "K.I.S.S It" principle).  Well… I have always enjoyed running.  I figured what the heck AND it would be free.  I said a prayer, opened the front door and just put one foot in front of the other.  The next thing I know… I am running 5Ks, obstacle races, 15Ks and (wait for it) half marathons. 

This is me after my 1st 5K
- Corporate Challenge 9/16/12 -

I have posted my fitness journey via Facebook and text messages.  I have received a lot of feedback, encouragement and inspiration.  Some people have even said that I, yep… little old me… have inspired them to get moving.  I thank God for that.  I have been told , by more than one person, that God would use me in great ways, but I never knew exactly how that would happen.  I am certain that God is not done with me yet.  I am forever growing in his presence.  I hope that this blog is only the beginning on how I will share my testimony and fitness experiences with the world. 

I hope to take my fitness to the next level over the course of the next year.  This should be a very interesting and hilarious journey.  Interesting because you never know what God has in store for you and hilarious because silly things just happen to me… and I don’t mind sharing them.  Stay tuned… this is going to be fun!
 

~ LR… OMM40:31