All my life I have had an interest in physical activity. That's just a clinical way of saying, I like to play!!!! I loved to play sports as a kid and that love has never left. I always love to play Basketball, Baseball, and football. (even though my mom wouldn't let me) Then I discovered I was pretty good at running! I started running sprints, but then made the transition to distance events and then I really shined. I still tinkered around with the other sports, but focused mainly on running. All the way up to 2 months ago. Last year I had a hair brained idea to train for the ironman triathlon. An athletic contest where you swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles and then run a marathon. I train for a year to do this, and then 3 weeks before the event, I tore my meniscus in my left knee. I was crushed to say the least. To make matters worse, my doctor told me I will probably never be able to run again because of all the damage I have put my knees and ankles through over the years. I was so upset by this news, I was at a loss of what I was going to do now!
Then 2 weeks ago, it hit me! Have fun again! I am still a decent athlete, use what I can do, instead of sulking over what I can't do. So for the past 2 weeks, I have gone mountain biking, frisbee golfing, hiking, basketball, helped friends move (not so much fun, but great workout!), with plans to play tennis, racquetball boxing, Tai Chi, and Staff Fighting(More on that last one later)! I can't tell how much fun I have had! Everyday has been an adventure and I have stopped working out to lose weight, and started being active just to have fun. It has been liberating!!! And the result, I am losing weight! How much? I don't know but my clothes are looser, and my mood is so much better! So, Get out there! Have fun! Find out what you may or may not enjoy, you won't know until you try!!!
