Follow along through the challenges of fatherhood and fitness

Follow me as I grow as a father, continue to improve my fitness, and hopefully continue losing weight towards my goal of 60lbs (10lbs to go! 8.25.12).

I never set out to be overweight but I love beer, wine, scotch, and all sorts of terrible food. I didn't choose to get out of shape it just sort of happened. All that changed when I found out my wife was pregnant in December 2010. I decided it was time to set myself up to be a fitdad not a fatdad.

No one ever said it would be easy though. Dealing with a newborn and trying to continue exercising as well as being there for my wife as her husband and friend. As our son gets older and our family grows what impact will that have on my fitness and diet? Stay tuned to find out! Subscribe via email, or add me to your reader. Please make sure to share on twitter, facebook, or follow along by adding your email to my list.

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Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Why Do I run?

Why Do I Run?

I do it because I am selfish...because I want to be healthy for me.

I do it because I want to lose weight.

I do it because I want to keep up with Noah as he learns to run.

I do it because I want to be around to nag my wife for as long as possible.

I do it because it's liberating.

I do it because it's about freedom.

I do it because I love it.

I do it because at 32 I want to have a 6 pack again.

I do it because my pants fit better.

I do it because I can.

I do it because it's how I find my rhythm.

I do it because no matter how fast or slow I am I feel like I have accomplished something.

I do it because I never want to be fat again.

I do it because it brings me joy.

"I always loved running...it was something you could do by yourself, and under your own power. You could go in any direction, fast or slow as you wanted, fighting the wind if you felt like it, seeking out new sights just on the strength of your feet and the courage of your lungs." 
-Jesse Owens


Why do you run?

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