I need an exercise buddy.

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Lynda

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"Used to be a runner." Overweight and out of shape. Would like to work up to a 5k. Did one about 3 years ago and actually got a trophy! LOL! It's the age-group phenomena. Don't want to go fast, just go.

I need a friend to help me stay motivated. I am going to join a stretching class and go to meditation too. Starting right now. Anyone interested in being my buddy?
 

Linda- I used to be a runner too and I did 5ks when I lived in Cali. If you want I can give you my number and we can text each other or we can skype. I stopped running in Florida because it is so warm and I go to the gym instead but I would love to have a buddy to keep motivated. There is a 5K coming up here in August and I was thinking about entering just because I miss the high!! :eek:nthego:
 
I apologize for not getting back to you soon, Mirabilis. Where in Florida are you? I'm in Gainesville. I definitely need a motivation buddy. I work full time so I am limited on communication time. Right now I am in my busiest time of the year at work, so will be mostly out of pocket until the end of June. Up until 3 years ago, I rode my bicycle to work everyday (8 miles round trip) and walked and did the stairs at Devil's Millhopper on the weekends when I wasn't kayaking. I then had back surgery (herniated disc) and have done little since, except walk the dogs (meander while they smell every grain of soil, leaf and sand) twice a day and kayak not so regularly as before. I'm an outdoor person whether it be hot or cold. I simply need a boot out the door to get started again. I know it will make me healthier and happier.

There's a meditation group I want to join every Tuesday evening. I think about it not just on Tuesdays, but regularly. Then, I get off of work on Tuesday, come home, walk the dogs and decide not to go! Aawwkk! Tonight my excuse was that after work I had to pick up a prescription from the doctor for my grandson, go have it filled, and, then, oh yes I almost forgot, I promised to pick up Chinese food for dinner. I sabotage myself and then make excuses to myself. Duhhh. I make these grand promises to myself in the evening, then wake up in the morning and don't follow through.

So, here I am, pouring my soul out to someone I don't even know, expecting you to be a catalyst to my lethargy. What a trip! Perhaps I just need someone that I have to account to. I'm willing to give it a try if you are game.

Cheers, ~lynda
 

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