Hitting the Wall

Hi Gary, Tonight I was sitting at my computer and ...

2009-09-05T11:22:34.814+01:00

Hi Gary,
Tonight I was sitting at my computer and I thought 'should check Penguin's blog, haven't had a look for a while' and yay, there you were, back again! Called out to my hubbie and the two girls, who all remember you from my c25k days, and they came to have a look too. Life is full of ups and downs isn't it, but its great that you've given up the smokes again, and are on your way back. I hope you keep posting, I always looked forward to reading your updates.
All the best,
Anna

Why not try 8K training? Podrunner.com offers mixe...

2009-04-29T22:05:00.000+01:00

Why not try 8K training? Podrunner.com offers mixes for 8 and 10K training...check it out!

Perhaps begin training for an 8 or 10K?

2009-04-29T04:36:00.000+01:00

Perhaps begin training for an 8 or 10K?

Great post and something I'm definitely guilty of ...

2008-09-23T13:46:00.000+01:00

Great post and something I'm definitely guilty of myself too. Will think of your post/analogy when I go running after work :)

Oh, and congrats on the latest weight loss!

2008-09-19T04:16:00.000+01:00

Oh, and congrats on the latest weight loss!

Gary, I'm the same way. I was surprised I finishe...

2008-09-19T04:14:00.000+01:00

Gary, I'm the same way. I was surprised I finished, too. I felt a loss and a bit of panic when I completed.

You're still a part of my community!I understand y...

2008-09-17T12:35:00.000+01:00

You're still a part of my community!

I understand your wife completely. My boyfriend and me are both a lot like you. Our enthusiasm for any new project is such a rush and we'll get each other all fired up on it too! Even if it's two completely different projects/hobbies.

And I see the positive side too. Look at allllll the things you've done in your life because of it. Better try a lot of new things than be afraid to try anything at all.

Yeah I say that to feel better about myself :P

This is going to be one of the only things I've ever finished too and it's exciting and weird.

Gary.Congratulations.I've enjoyed sharing the expe...

2008-09-17T02:44:00.000+01:00

Gary.
Congratulations.
I've enjoyed sharing the experience with you and look forward to your updates on your next phase.
Cheers
Batman

Congratulations! I feel about my soon-to-be finish...

2008-09-15T07:26:00.000+01:00

Congratulations! I feel about my soon-to-be finish line the same. I guess checkpoint is a great word that I'll remember to use for it too.

An awesome accomplishment and I hope you keep us all posted on the rest of your journey!

-cheers-

Congratulations Gary! What an awesome achievement...

2008-09-14T12:37:00.000+01:00

Congratulations Gary! What an awesome achievement. I feel proud of you and I don't even know you, so you must be so proud of yourself. YOU DID IT!
I do hope you keep blogging, you write so well - I enjoy "checking up on you" and seeing what you're up to.
You are inspiring, and your comments to others on the c25k forum are helpful and encouraging.
WELL DONE!
Anna

Gary,I thinhk your reasons for taking up running a...

2008-09-12T19:41:00.000+01:00

Gary,
I thinhk your reasons for taking up running aren't shallow or self centered. In the long term, before we can worry about taking care and helping others, we have to take care of ourselves. Sometimes, I think we lose sight of that.

My reasons are very similar to yours.

In advance of your next run I want to congratulate you on finishing the program. (I'm just trying to beat the crowd!)

All the Best,
Batman

I guess this is an apt post for me to write this c...

2008-09-12T18:15:00.000+01:00

I guess this is an apt post for me to write this comment: Thanks for writing your blog!

I stumbled over it back when you were doing week five, at the same time I was on week three and just about to give up. I think I probably read every post on the whole site! To see somebody else talking candidly and eloquently about how they felt forcing their body to get healthy really did keep me going when I would otherwise almost certainly have failed.

So... Thanks :)

VERY well put. I have had many of the same though...

2008-09-12T17:33:00.000+01:00

VERY well put. I have had many of the same thoughts.

Also, I admire your use of the semicolon. Nicely placed. They scare me slightly, so I tend not to use them.

Great post and it hits true for a me too on a lot ...

2008-09-12T17:01:00.000+01:00

Great post and it hits true for a me too on a lot of points. Thanks for sharing those thoughts.

On to the last one :)

Nice job Gary. I'm envying your success as I sit ...

2008-09-11T14:13:00.000+01:00

Nice job Gary. I'm envying your success as I sit in my somewhat laid up state.

Thanks for the comments, guys.And a big thank you ...

2008-09-11T12:53:00.000+01:00

Thanks for the comments, guys.

And a big thank you for your support. This whole blogging thing is a great way to get some of your thoughts and feelings off your mind. To get support and encouragement in return is far beyond what I ever expected. It is humbly and gratefully received.

Gary

Well done Gary, great achievement. Must be a fant...

2008-09-11T12:16:00.000+01:00

Well done Gary, great achievement. Must be a fantastic feeling to have come so far in nine short weeks!

I have also enjoyed your blog and found it quite inspiring. I've been looking forward to reading each new installment. Have a great week 9!

Anna

Congrats, Gary! You're as good as done. If you ca...

2008-09-10T15:00:00.000+01:00

Congrats, Gary! You're as good as done. If you can do it once, you can do it twice more, right?

I've enjoyed your blog and I'm looking forward to seeing how you do after C25K!

Congrats on finishing week 8! I've had a bad week ...

2008-09-09T07:50:00.000+01:00

Congrats on finishing week 8! I've had a bad week too last week, only ran twice instead of my usual three.

But then our countries are in the same neck of the woods and weather has been horrible the whole week. This week is looking much better :)

One more week to go for you, keep it up!

Good job getting back on track! It is so easy to ...

2008-09-08T03:13:00.000+01:00

Good job getting back on track! It is so easy to stop getting up and going for the run... especially after you've finished the program or you have other tiring activities like you had. Make sure you have a plan for continuing, even if it's just running 5k three times a week or something simple like that.

Have fun with your last week! You're doing great!

Congratulations on finishing week 8! I've seen (re...

2008-09-07T16:46:00.000+01:00

Congratulations on finishing week 8! I've seen (read) a lot of people dropping out of the program for various reasons but with the right attitude anyone can run a 5K within 9 weeks.

Your remark for the easy life is so true! We need to challenge ourselves!

Looking forward to read your progress on week 9.

I'm impressed! It's funny how much of this is a m...

2008-09-03T22:22:00.000+01:00

I'm impressed! It's funny how much of this is a mind game...

Fantastic Gary!(As we say over here)... Go You Goo...

2008-09-03T12:41:00.000+01:00

Fantastic Gary!
(As we say over here)... Go You Good Thing!
Anna

Wow! Great accomplishment. You must feel fantastic...

2008-09-02T05:41:00.000+01:00

Wow! Great accomplishment. You must feel fantastic! Have you picked out a reward for your great improvement over the last couple of weeks? Maybe a new pair of running socks or something small but fun?

Amazing improvement over a few short weeks Gary. Y...

2008-09-01T20:51:00.000+01:00

Amazing improvement over a few short weeks Gary. You must be feeling great!