3 Steps Back and 1 step forward

[robertf]

Hi Andy and all

I've been reading/lurking this superb website and forum off and on for years now. It helped inspire me to get fit after half a lifetime of zero exercise and run my first 10k. Well, now I am posting this message 'cos I have had a period of letting all my good work go to waste.

I had run four 10k races acheiving a 60mins time on the last one. I was very overweight and lost 35pounds and felt better than ever. Then...I gradually took backward steps. Running less frequently, pressure of job meaning not enough time, comfort eating blah blah. Now I have lost much of my good work. I am so angry with myself.

I have procrastinated long enough. So, I am now writing here where I know many of you have also had similar problems. I have bookmarked the website again and am determined to sort myself out and get back to running regularly. And to losing weight. Already reading the posts and diary entries I feel a sense of community and inspiration. Thanks for that everyone. I ran for the first time in ages 2 weeks ago. On the treadmill for 25mins. It felt surprisingly good. Then again last week for 35mins. My legs ached like mad but again I felt elated. Now I am forcing myself to go again today. Pretty soon I want to get back to running outside.

I know I love it, it helps me lose weight yet why the hell is it so difficult to get motivated, to find the time and actually *do it*!? An age old mystery. Anyway, I look forward to checking in here regularly again

Cheers
Robert