Happenings in 2013 continuation of last post (Been a long time...but I am back - got lots to cover- but broard overview of missing time)

So continuing on with my life for 2013 - I decided to join a local gym near work to continue my running and build up speed and do another race. Perhaps it is karma, perhaps it is coincidence, perhaps it is timing. I joined Fitness Connection so I can continue with my runs on the treadmill during the winter months. I thought with all this running, I was in good healthy shape - they did an assessment and shockingly - I was at 48% bodyfat -and over 150 lbs - how is this possible with all the running I did?

 But personal training was out of the question since it was quite expensive so I decline at the moment - but when I went back to run - I heard something popped- my foot hurt, I could not bend it, I could not run - it was a stressed fracture - and like I said - it must be karma.

 I met up with one trainer who was going to train me but then she could not and I met up with Jackie Adamo who gave me a free session of what is to come. Karma is that I met her the night before and just said hi and said to myself - I would love to have this person train me. Weird huh?

 But back to the assessment, OMG, I thought I was in good aerobic shape - I knew then that this is what I have to do and want to do. I was going to give weight training a try with wanting to get leaner and stronger.

 I was ready to make changes in my life- at least right now - physically for now.This I started in January , 2013. It is the best decision I made. It keeps me focused, it keeps me out of trouble, it keeps me sane, it keeps me happy,and keeps me not thinking about my problems at the moment and above all - I met some new friends and my trainer has become my friend. How great is that?

 Training is tough - I go home and next day whatever body groups are work, i am so sore that at times I can't even sit down or lift a fork to eat. But it is totally worth it in a sadistic sort of way.

  I was really worry that not running at all until the Galloway run season began was going to hurt me. In fact our first run on May 18th, I was totally OK, my legs felt strong from the training. And even though it was only a 3 m run, I was not tired or hurting.

So now I can truly say I love the weight training, I love the aspects of it, I love what it is doing for me and I love my trainer-she is the greatest - and she truly cares that you succeed and reach your goal - remember her name Jackie Adamo More on next blog post