Good Evening Boys & Girls:
I found this image while paging through a magazine during lunch and was inspired. No, you don't have to be a runner to see the depth of the message. Actually, this goes out to all the winners out there, who know that it isn't about luck, fitness, or sometimes even destiny. It's about passion, purpose, and listening to that voice inside your head to do what is right. It's not how you start, it's how you finish.
Today is Day 39 of the P90X Challenge that was set forth into action on June 19th in Los Angeles, CA at the Beachbody Coach Summit. Coach Tim and I decided to complete a full round of P90X in preparation for P90X MC2 that will be released later this fall. Actually, we have approximately 37 people who are participating in this challenge via Facebook. It's really neat to know that you are not alone in this fitness journey. Actually, this is what separates Beachbody in the marketplace. We have a proven system of accountability with Coaches to keep you motivated. You are not alone. Decide, Commit, and you will Succeed.
So, as mentioned previously, today is Day 39. It doesn't matter where you are in your fitness journey. Perhaps you've been distracted lately and know in your head that you need to start again but just don't know where. Or, maybe you've been working out faithfully every day to your program and haven't missed a beat. Even further, maybe you've had your battles of ups and downs with food and making healthy choices. It doesn't matter what the circumstance is. You can always do better, you can push harder, you can take it to the next level. Run like you've never run before. Step it up. Set goals and work towards them.
I haven't really been a fan of Yoga in the past. This morning I knew my coach was going to be doing P90X YogaX at 5:30am. There was no room in my head for excuses. I rose to the occasion and pushed play at that time as well. I know that my prime time to work out is in the afternoon/evenings, but something has clicked during the past couple days. It's just nice to have it out of the way early in the morning. It provides a guilt-free evening with Peter and even more time to reach out and help others on their journey. Slowly, I am adapting to a new schedule.
Run like you've never run before. There's something that I really like about that. It pushes me and it makes me evaluate where I am in this health and fitness journey. I do not have a magic number in mind for the scale. To date it still reads 170lbs. I'm 5'8" and 170lbs. That's 15lbs lighter than what I was when I enlisted in the Navy 12 years ago. Since then I've had my series of ups and downs with my weight. I've overcame a lot of demons in my head, specifically eating disorders. I've come to peace with my body and food isn't an obstacle anymore. I'm fighting every day to make healthy decisions, to push play and to workout, to be a great example for Peter on how important it is to make physical activity an integral part of your life. It's tough, but that's not an excuse to NOT fight.
Run like you've never run before. Funny thing, I never thought of myself as a runner. As I look back on this journey that started January 2009, I've completed around 10 5K's. That's a lot of T-shirts! I've committed to a 10K on September 10th, and won an entry to a 1/2 Marathon in March 2012. If I'm not a runner, I must be one crazy woman running away from something chasing me! Alas, I run as a form of freedom. Out there on the trail it is just me and nature. I do not listen to any music, but I sing my prayers to God. I find myself singing in worship more and more as the miles accumulate. It's the strangest thing I've ever noticed before. I don't like to carry anything in my hands, and I really don't like to have a water bottle strapped to my waist. The longest run I've completed recently was 10 miles in PA 3 weeks ago. Nobody can just get up and run 10 miles without dying if they haven't practiced. So, I guess I must be a runner. I am a runner. Wow. That's pretty awesome!
So, my heart is calling each and every one of you to take a look at your goals. Re-evaluate and chase after them with the desire to finish strong. I know you can do it. Just put the plan into action and stick with it. Before you know it, you'll accomplish something that you never thought you could do before! THAT is what it's all about!
Hugs.
-Angela
