Lose weight the fun way.

Posted on April 13, 2017

I need to step things up. I've been making some plans that I fully intend to rock:

5 km race with a fellow referee
25 km bike ride. 2 years ago I sucked at it. There were tears, feelings of shame, etc. As long as I get the day off, I plan to re-do it and this time have happy tears.
a kid's Spartan. Last year I was really disappointed in how winded I was during/after the kid's Spartan with my niece. More tears. I sucked enough that my niece's official story is that she helped *me* do the obstacles. This year I'm beating her to the finish line (even if I have to take her out of the running). Haha. I probably wouldn't do that. ;)
A Tough Mudder. I've wanted to do one for years but was never healthy enough to even consider it. I'm finally there (now just need to get in shape). I don't have a team, so I will likely suck and there will be tears. But it will be a 'win' as long as I force myself to get out of my car and get my butt on the course.

So, ya, I guess I need to get serious about this fitness thing.

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04/18/2017 1:36AM

Training's a topic close to my heart! My goal is to be an amazing hiker/backpacker/climber, so I log each hike in a spreadsheet, tracking my time, distance, elevation, and pack weight. Each time I push at least one variable. If we keep chipping away at our goals, we'll surely get there! Why no team for Mudder? If you're in California, happy to help! If you're elsewhere, I'm sure someone here'd loves to join you if you reach out. :)

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Referee Stacey

I'm a bit of a distance from California. All the way up in Ontario Canada! I love that you'd help if I were nearby!

Ron

Ha! That would be a bit far to train together. :p Sending positive energy your way for this week's training! I hope someone nearer to you reads this and replies. (:

Michel Grutter

04/16/2017 1:37PM

Love your progress and determination. Thanks for continuing to share your stories :)

beachboys

04/15/2017 8:52AM

You can do it and Lyndsey is right, set smaller goals. Achieve them and reevaluate it all as you go. I wish you luck with them!

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Lyndsey B.

04/15/2017 5:15AM

You can do it! Just break it into smaller training goals along the way! =)

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Wendy

04/14/2017 4:46AM

Wow! Those are serious goals. Go get 'em Stacey!

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