It turned into John who had the idea to put together a crew for SoCal, because he lives in San Diego, and he was completely up for having residence visitors. So John and i collaborated to place the team together, and we've all been getting to know every other. The handiest character from the team that I knew "in man or woman" become John. i've when you consider that met some others, however the whole group is made up of strangers, which caused our crew call: Strangers to Sole buddies. cute, right? ;)
Over the route of the following numerous weeks, i might love to share the testimonies of my teammates. I previously brought Caitlin, who is Runner #1; you already know me, and i am Runner #2. John is Runner #3, and that i added him for the Ragnar Florida Keys. these days, i'd want to introduce Thomas, who's Runner #6...
I first "met" Thomas when he completed my digital 5K ultimate 12 months, and he published his photograph and results on my fb web page. I don't have many male readers, so he caught out (and that i have to admit, he's quite darn lovely!). I observed that he changed into a totally regular commenter on my weblog, which led me to test out his blog. Thomas shares my love of numbers and information, so I preferred analyzing about his runs and his race reviews. I later learned that he'd commenced strolling to lose weight! I in no way might have guessed that he was 50 kilos heavier.
something else that without a doubt struck me about Thomas is that he is SO very type and true. after I read (on Motivational Monday) that he turned into a part of the massive Brothers huge Sisters software, I thought it changed into so brilliant that he would spend his time as a "big Brother" to a boy named Brandon. As i have gotten to recognize Thomas, i have found out that he has a very amusing facet to him, and a splendid sense of humor. i'm so glad I asked him to enroll in our team!
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| Some of Thomas' quality time with Brandon is spent running 5K's |
Without further ado, I present Thomas...
Hi there, I'm Thomas. I'm excited to be sharing this awesome experience with such amazing, inspirational people. Honestly, I feel like they are WAY more inspirational than me (I only had to lose 50 lbs) but the fact I am now a runner is a miracle in itself!
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| On the left is Thomas after walking a 5K in 2010--he said his legs were killing him after that! On the right is Thomas after *winning* a half-marathon in 2013! |
I HATED running my entire existence. Even before losing the load for exact, when i'd try and lose weight, i might often run, on account that I in no way joined a gymnasium or something. I usually felt top notch after, but the jogging element abso-frickin-lutely sucked. I dreaded it. So I never lasted a range of weeks and any weight I lost could come proper returned.
once I went to lose the 50 pounds for exact, I lost approximately two kilos per week doing two things... watching what I ate and workout. considering I 'hated' walking (and treadmills... nonetheless hate the ones) I determined the elliptical was the machine for me. And it was! I loved 'jogging' on there and stayed motivated. the burden became slowly falling off. The problem turned into that machine became within the exercise room at my condominium complex and there was best one. And once you have fortunate for some months finding it loose most the time, all of a unexpected on every occasion I wanted to work out, it became occupied.
So in place of waiting, i'd take off at the streets, irritated. I could just run for 35 minutes and phone it exact. That manner I did not have to wait round. Now, I nevertheless didn't like running, but i used to be in first rate sufficient shape from the elliptical that it did not suck quite as awful. It was very exclusive than the elliptical, and i used to be going gradual (as compared to my current tempo) at 11-12 minutes/mile, however i might bust out a 5k in location of half-hour on the elliptical.
ultimately, the ones runs have become an increasing number of frequent. i might seriously be satisfied when I saw the elliptical occupied. I nonetheless didn't want to admit I favored running, but the ones 3-mile loops outside within the sparkling air had been all of sudden plenty more appealing than that stuffy room.
as soon as I did my first 5k race, i was hooked. I cherished racing, and still do. without races, i'm no longer sure i'd be jogging. as soon as I did one 5k, I had to do any other, then every other, then a 10k. eventually I did a half of marathon and set a intention of finishing a marathon. In October, I finished my first marathon, the Portland Marathon, in three:36:forty two!
once I went to lose the 50 pounds for exact, I lost approximately two kilos per week doing two things... watching what I ate and workout. considering I 'hated' walking (and treadmills... nonetheless hate the ones) I determined the elliptical was the machine for me. And it was! I loved 'jogging' on there and stayed motivated. the burden became slowly falling off. The problem turned into that machine became within the exercise room at my condominium complex and there was best one. And once you have fortunate for some months finding it loose most the time, all of a unexpected on every occasion I wanted to work out, it became occupied.
So in place of waiting, i'd take off at the streets, irritated. I could just run for 35 minutes and phone it exact. That manner I did not have to wait round. Now, I nevertheless didn't like running, but i used to be in first rate sufficient shape from the elliptical that it did not suck quite as awful. It was very exclusive than the elliptical, and i used to be going gradual (as compared to my current tempo) at 11-12 minutes/mile, however i might bust out a 5k in location of half-hour on the elliptical.
ultimately, the ones runs have become an increasing number of frequent. i might seriously be satisfied when I saw the elliptical occupied. I nonetheless didn't want to admit I favored running, but the ones 3-mile loops outside within the sparkling air had been all of sudden plenty more appealing than that stuffy room.
as soon as I did my first 5k race, i was hooked. I cherished racing, and still do. without races, i'm no longer sure i'd be jogging. as soon as I did one 5k, I had to do any other, then every other, then a 10k. eventually I did a half of marathon and set a intention of finishing a marathon. In October, I finished my first marathon, the Portland Marathon, in three:36:forty two!
To sum matters up: even now, runs aren't usually high-quality. rarely am I grinning my head off in the course of a run. every so often they suck. however, i really like strolling. i love jogging for the friends it has given me, the way it permits me to maintain my weight reduction, and how i am able to set and accomplish in reality ambitious desires like completing a marathon. And i love that is has allowed me to have the possibility to proportion this Ragnar journey with 11 of my new pals!