I was going along swimmingly with the weight loss about 10 kilos when two of our friends ran the pyramid race because it was something they just wanted to do at the start of the year. They wanted to do it and they did it... This is how they live their life, 'want it' and 'get it'.
Inspirational indeed. My problem with all my weight loss capers in the past is I have no direction when doing it, grow tired of it and never follow through with it. I think my goal setting was never very good. So I have taken a leaf out of their book. I have never wanted to do the pyramid race but hell if they can so can I. This is not a pissing competition with them but more myself.
I went up the mountain the other day for the first time in 14 years. I thought I was doing well. Hour and fifty to the top. Thirty minutes back down to half way, then approximately 1 hour and twenty minutes to the bottom. I lost function of my legs. So I took around four hours to do this, but this was a reconnaissance mission. I have 9 months to get there but I have until March to make a commitment.
I must be able to run from Gordonvale to halfway in 1 hour. This prevents me being turned back during the race. If I can do this I can at least complete the race whether it be in two and a half hours or not is another thing. When I tell people this they look at me as if I am mad, maybe I am, but if I want it only I can get it.
My life focus has changed in the last three months, I am doing this for my kids, my wife and myself all of equal balance. My friends I love them and their support but it is time I focused my energies on strengthening my nucleus. This is my first goal that has not been dedicated to professional advancement. This is a goal that benefits me only.
The human body is a remarkable machine and its about time I used my body with my mind. I need to realise they are of equal value. My body has a lot of catching up to do.
Wt 108.5 kg
6 minute kilometers on the flat.
Pyramid 4 hours
9 months (270 days to go)
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