what was I thinking!

So I've slept on it overnight and for a brief moment this morning wondered what on earth I have gotten myself into. There are so many moments of choice I will face over the next 18 months and I know some of them aren't going to be pretty.

I went back to the gym today after weeks off. Decided to weigh myself so I have a starting point. Don't tell anyone....I am 74.8kg which is within the healthy weight range for my height (the higher end, but still within) But there is certainly a 'winter coat' for me to lose in the process.

I decided to start small with the exercise since I'd had such a big break. 25 mins on the bike then 25 on the treadmill...walked uphill rather than running. It was a good reminder of what lies ahead of me, and what I will be leaving behind.

So AJ and I are going to do the old 'skype' thing to keep in touch.

I'll be taking a before photo but might not post if for a while (at least not until I have seen some changes).

So tomorrow will be a new day and a new challenge

Welcome to my world

I've been reading "A resilient life" by Gordon MacDonald. I've been so challenged by what I've been reading. This morning I decided something. I don't want to cruise through my life....quitting everything I start and living with regret.So.......

I am going to compete in the 2009 Coast to Coast. There I've said it! That was scary.

My good friend AJ (Arron Perriam) is going to be my coach, and together we are going to work towards getting me over that finish line in 09.

Its a total of 243km - stage 1. 3km run, 55km cycle - stage 2. - 33km run - stage 3. 15km cycle, 67 km kayak - stage 4. 70 km cycle.

It's a pretty freaky prospect but one I am really looking forward to getting in to.

Its 18 months away but like anything, time will fly and before I know it....I'll be sweating my way through 243km.

This blog will be dedicated to my journey towards race day.