OK, so I don’t wear dresses, but I need to drop a few pounds. I’m not out of shape, but I’ve never really minded carrying a little extra weight. I love to eat, and I just feel like eating whatever I want whenever I want is a reward for all the training I put in. But a couple of weeks ago, I came to the realization that I really should drop a few pounds. I’ve slow chasing a few time goals, and in all reality, I am carrying around some extra garbage.
I weigh about 203 pounds right now, and since I’ve been running marathons, I’ve never been less than about 195. But I’m 6-1 (6-2 with shoes on), and there’s no reason I can’t weigh 190 pounds. So, I’m pretty committed to getting down to 190 by January 1, the first race on the Operation Jack schedule. I say that and I’m going to In-N-Out today, but I really do think I can get down to 190.
I’m a competitive person, so I’m trying to think up a challenge. Maybe if I miss, for every pound I miss by, I don’t eat In-N-Out or ice cream for that many weeks. A friend of mine suggested I make a contribution to a political charity I don’t agree with if I miss, but I don’t think I should bring politics into Operation Jack.
Do any of you have any ideas? I need to think of something that I can set as a challenge to keep me on this. And on that note, …
Ice Cream Streak Update
It’s at 1. Yes, 1. I woke up on the morning of October 12 and the first thing I thought about was, “I didn’t have ice cream yesterday!” And as a result of that colossal mental lapse, my 109-day ice cream streak was OVER. I was so distraught, I went without ice cream on the 13th, too. But I got back into the swing of things on the 14th. I ran up a quick streak of six days, but I went without it on Tuesday. So, last night, after a bowl of some caramel pecan or something like that, I’m at 1. 108 days to tie my record, 109 to break it. And one more food topic …
Chick-Fil-A Night!
If you live anywhere near me, come out to the Chick-Fil-A in Foothill Ranch on November 12 between 5-8 p.m. for dinner! 20% of the proceeds will be donated to Operation Jack. They’ve been really nice to deal with, so I hope this works out well. I’ll mention this again. And again …
Surf City … SIGN UP NOW!
If you’re in Southern California, or if you’d rather be in sunny Southern California in early February, consider running the Surf City Marathon (or half marathon or 5K)! And, if you’re considering it, just take the plunge and get it done with โ put your money down and you won’t turn back! The marathon is nearly filled, and while the two shorter distances have space available, they’ll fill, too. If/when you register, PLEASE select Operation Jack/Train 4 Autism as your running clubs. If we get enough team members, the race will donate a portion of the entry fees to the Operation Jack Autism Foundation. There’s no cost or obligation other than the standard race entry fee, so selecting us as your club is an easy way to help!
Cleveland Marathon, Anybody?
I know this won’t come as much of a surprise, but I’ve been talking with a lot of races and a lot of race directors to try to organize things for next year. Well, I have to say that the Cleveland Marathon has been about as pleasant as any of them. They have a very generous charity program and I’m really determined to build a good team there.
Cleveland is on May 16 next year (marathon, half marathon and 10K) and they have a 5K the day before. If you are anywhere near Cleveland, or if you know anybody near Cleveland, or if you have any interest at all in running Cleveland, PLEASE contact me or put your name on the list! I’ll have discounted entry fee codes shortly, plus I should be able to provide comped entries to team builders.
OK, That’s All For Today!
I won’t be writing a blog for tomorrow, because I have a meeting I’m going to tonight and I won’t have time. So, have a great Thursday, Friday and weekend, and I’ll see you back here on Monday!
Jen Morgan says
If you miss you must run in a dress? LOL!
Katie Abdolhosseini says
Maybe this will help with the weight loss motivation: they say for every 5 pounds you loose you can shave off up to 5 mins off your marathon time. That’s what I’m using right now! Good luck! ๐
Tiffany Felsenfeld says
Sign me up for the Surf City half!
Ally Phillips says
You know I’m trying to lose a few as well… it’s a challenge. Hmm, maybe I should ban myself from ice cream if I miss? That is my current weakness–since I don’t have In N Out–but I do have Chick-Fil-A (one is about 500 feet from my office, no joke).
How fanstastic that the Chick-Fil-A near you will donate some of their proceeds to Operation Jack! That’s awesome!
Jenn Fellrath says
Wear a dress in Cleveland -I’m in for the 10K -Jenn
Erin Fortin says
Eating In N Out and ice cream every day miiiiiiiiiiight just be the reason you’re carrying a little extra weight buddy ๐ Perhaps reward yourself with the goods once a week after the long run? I dunno, might be hard to cut back that much, but I know you could do it! Or, you could just become vegetarian like me.
So I haven’t registered for Cleveland, but I have talked to my family and friends about it. I’ll continue to spread the word. And hell, I’ll just go ahead and sign up for the OJ Cleveland team.
Deirdre Edwards says
Yup, if you are not 190 for your first race then you do it in a skirt!
Jenn Fellrath says
On a serious note – I added Yoga after my runs and have seen a dramatic increase in my weight loss!
Heather Hawkins says
Sam- We have about the exact amount of weight to lose and I bet we’re not alone. I’d be down for some kind of healthy community challenge.
Tiffany Felsenfeld says
I like Deirdre’s idea! I wanna see you run a marathon in a skirt! That’s good news about the yoga too!
Susan Gillette says
political donation? I wouldn’t waste any $ on that.
I think you should run in a bikini.
Momma S