Marathon

[terrylamar]

I am the typical fat truck driver. I am carrying an extra 30 to 50 lbs. I haven't weighed myself lately, so I'm not sure and it guess it depends what my base weight should be. I just turned 54 three weeks ago and have been thinking I better get in shape. It sure is harder to get motivated the older you get.

Any way, where I'm from has an annual marathon and a fitness program affiliated with USA Fit, called Austin Fit or Round Rock Fit. They are training programs to get you ready to run a marathon. Being a truck driver, I wouldn't be able to attend the weekly run and seminar.

A couple of days ago a friend asked me to run the San Antonio, half marathon with him. Since I had been thinking about this anyway, I said, "sure!" Now I'm committed.

So if you see me out on the road, give me a swift kick in the rear and ask how far I ran today!

 

[Rigjockey]

best of luck to ya. hope it works out well for ya.how far have u ran today?

 

[Sinister]

Wow. I always hated running, even in the military. I can't see why anyone would put themselves in a high impact painful exersize like that.

Best of luck.

 

[Racer X 69]

You aren't going to finish even a half marathon at 54 if you are as overweight and out of shape as you say.

Better get to training!

Make time each day to do a power walk around the truck stop when you stop for the day.

Good luck!

 

[Sinisters Wife]

I like puting my ipod on, and running along side my son while he rides his bike or scooter. Its relaxing, just not in the really hot days.
Good luck!

 

[boone315]

Nowadays my idea of a marathon is sitting in my lazyboy, opening a cold beer and seeing how long it takes me to fall asleep watching the NASCAR race,

 

[Racer X 69]

Nowadays my idea of a marathon is sitting in my lazyboy, opening a cold beer and seeing how long it takes me to fall asleep watching the NASCAR race,

I think you and I could start a new championship series!

 

[2lilboots]

Start out slow TerryL and add a little more every couple of days. Don't over do it in the heat. Good luck, it is a good think you are doing, any step to getting into a better shape is always a positive thing to do!

 

[cajuntrucker59]

Start out slow TerryL and add a little more every couple of days. Don't over do it in the heat. Good luck, it is a good think you are doing, any step to getting into a better shape is always a positive thing to do!

i agree.....fat ass truckers are to common place these days.

 

[2lilboots]

All of America seems to be overweight! Heck they told me i was overweight at my last dot physical. I thought I was maintaining my weight pretty darn good, but guess not!