Changes…
No, I am not going to promise more updates, we all know that never works out…
I have actually begun running a few weeks ago, thanks to Tom. He decided to get healthier, quit smoking and get some exercise. He lasted a week or 3 and now he’s back to his old habits. Nice try mate!
When I start with something new, I usually spend too much money on it, before I even begin. I remember when I wanted to start drawing again… yes that material is collecting dust somewhere still.
Anyway, I got myself some Nike+ shoes, the Nike+ sensor thing and some Nike+ .. clothes. Nike+ allows you to track your progress online as it gives you stats on distance, speed and pace, the kind of extras I need to stay motivated ;) Together with this Start to Run podcast, I managed to complete 8 late night runs (somewhere between 10pm and 2am, less people to see you run!) up until I hurt my knee and now I’m on a one week break… No I’m not quitting, the knee is better and I should be running one of these days again soon!
One of these days does sound like quitting, doesn’t it. Well, no worries, we have a backup plan. I have actually subscribed to a gym, or health center, whatever you like to call it. When Elke saw me run, she decided she needed to do some sports as well, so I joined her on a tour at our local gym, with NO intention whatsoever to join myself. Yes I left with a 3 month subscription…
Well, not that it’s a bad thing. Together with my running I should be able to get a bit in shape again, and lose those 10 kilos I gained these last 4 years. Now all that is left is to change my food habits and a healthier me is guaranteed! … I hope :D
2 years, 9 months ago
Do you know how many people I encouraged to start running by that pity attempt?
I’m just altruistic, that’s all :P
2 years, 9 months ago
Don’t worry, i’ll make you feel guilty if you even intend on quitting.. slacker!
2 years, 9 months ago
Just admit it, we’re all getting fatter and older. And slowly (so slowly we won’t even notice) we’ll start to look like our parents. You can’t fight it! ;)
Oh, and if you want to stay in shape, you should be sleeping at 2am instead of running ;)
2 years, 9 months ago
hehe. i should be gaming instead of working. that sounds like a better plan!
2 years, 9 months ago
Keep it up and lose that tummy!
WoW doesn’t make you lose any weight and you know it!
2 years, 9 months ago
yeh. found out too late :P
2 years, 9 months ago
hmmm, that Chineese guys lost weight - bit smelly though
2 years, 8 months ago
lol. sorry, spam filter is going crazy lately ;)
2 years, 7 months ago
Good to know i’m not the only one running around and using sports as an excuse to play with a geek toy :) Still using the nike+ thing, sven?
2 years, 7 months ago
its’ been a while. with the wedding and the xmas shopping etc etc i’ve had problems getting my ass outside to go running. January i’m starting again though. I honestly feel worse since i stopped running :/
don’t think i’d keep it up without the toys though ;)