What do I have to lose?

So...it's no secret.  I'm kinda-sorta-really-absolutely sentimental.  Over anything, and everything.  Not emotionally, I just really value my ties.  Especially my roots.

It's also no secret that I've been working my behind off to lose some of this ice cream-baby weight...and it hasn't melted one bit.  Not even an ounce!!!  (I promise, I'm not joking...I weight EXACTLY the same as I did on September 1st....not cool!)

I think it's time to turn up the intensity...what do I have to lose?  Besides blowing my knees out running a marathon?  Nothing.

I think I'm going to do it.

Do What????

THIS...  I'd be swimming over the ranch my grandfather and his sons owned.  I have VERY fond memories of this beautiful place...and which I'll name my next child after...and that's the biggest reason WHY I want to do it.  Because I'm sentimental.  Getting in shape and actually accomplishing this feat is just an added bonus.  Told you I was sappy!  :)

I talked about doing a triathlon last year, but started too late in the season to really get anywhere.  I did that 50 miler on my bike, and swimming and running would have totally been welcomed.  LOL!  I've been biking at least 50 miles a week for 6 months, and swimming will come back without a huge problem...just need to build up my endurance (and get some better eyes).  The only thing I'm kinda-sorta worried about is running.  I used to hate it...but on Friday, when I ran for an hour (with some walking and jogging of course, but also some RUNNING in there), I realized that I can do it.  I can do anything.  And this is something I will do.

Now would be the optimal time.

I mean, I teach at an athletic club, and instead of getting a paycheck in the mail, I get a family gym membership (you're not supposed to know that, but whatever...it is what it is.) ...so why not get a trainer so I don't seriously hurt myself...and make good use of my 'pay' while I have it?!?!?!  Ryan also has a membership...we should totally be a team.

Yeah - there's some ducks I need to get in a row first (like asking if Ryan would do it with me), but really; what do I have to lose?