I thought it might be a sign from above that maybe I was not supposed to get fit after all. But somehow... I doubted it.
I celebrated my "one-year fitness anniversary" last week by trying something new: wall climbing. I took a 2.5 hour workshop on the basics of wall / rock climbing and learned how to set up ropes, tie in and belay. (That was a new word for me. No, fellow runners, it does not rhyme with "relay", but is instead said "buh-LAY"... means to help your partner up and down the wall by managing the ropes.)
I had a blast! And was hideously sore the next day!
A quick re-cap of the past year in review:
- 6 dress sizes lost
- 23 personal training sessions completed
- 52 weeks of consistent training
- 1 new-found love of running
- 2 injured knees (patellofemoral syndrome)
- 1 knee recovered
- 1 compartment "like" condition in right lower leg - mostly recovered
- 2 vertebrae discovered with bone spurs
- 1 case of plantar fasciitis
- countless fears overcome
- numerous new friends and running "blogger buddies"
Not a bad way to change a life, really... even with the injuries.
17 comments:
well done! good to keep in mind all that you have accomplished with various obstacles thrown in.
what will year 2 bring??? :))))
I remember your post about the door although I may have found it back in your archives.
Happy anniversary.
Sarah, you are incredible! I love your summary of the past year, and I hope you continue this lifestyle change for so long that you lose track of the anniversaries!
Happy Anniversary! You're quite the gal!
Heck, arah, that's one serious anniversary! SO many changes, and many more to come...you're doing great! Keep it up!
The sign from above actually read
"Just so you'll appreciate it, the door is here but you'll have to seek it out... and by the way, just to keep the scenery interesting, be prepared for a few detours!"
Such an inspiration!
Man you have accomplished some serious goals in the past year. I'm glad you put all on one page like that. We sometimes forget the progress we are making. You have more determination than anyone I know and have my admiration.
Can only imagine what we'll be reading this time next year! You're great. Keep it up.
Keep at it, you're doing great. Nothing worth anything is easy.
You are so determined Sarah. Look where you've been! You are magnificent!
Hey, how did you know I pronounced it like relay?
Congrats on your anniversary. You have had a remarkable year and I know there will be more good fortune to come.
What a year! Here's wishing that your next year has more of the good and none of the bad. Way to go!!
Happy (belated) Anniversay Sarah!
Yes, happy anniversary. You're awesome!
you got quite a list of accomplishment. I'm really impressed. :)
yay!!!!!!! happy anniversary!!!!!!
rock climbing is awesome. i loved rock climbing even when i was overweight. the feeling of moving my body over the wall, concentrating, using determination to reach the top...ahhh...
Happy Anniversary! Keep up the good work! I remember when I started my fitness program and how the pounds just seemed to melt away. I'm now reading a book, called "Younger Next Year" which explains why exercise is so beneficial. It's actually geared for people in the "third stage" of their life, which is not you. But keep it up and when you finally reach that stage (read, old age) you'll have the fitness of a woman at least twenty years younger than your biological age.
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