first session at the gym

So its still early days but I wanted to make a start with my fitness. So I jumped on the treadmill and just walked up a steep incline for about 20 mins and ran for 10....its been a number of weeks since I've done any real exercise. Then the cross trainer for 10 and lastly the bike for 10. I've decided that I definately prefer biking on an actual bike, on the road than in the gym. So I'll be fixing the leak in my tire and taking it to the streets.

It felt good to do a workout, but I know I need to get a lot more focussed and specific than just a bit here and a bit there. But good first day

someone who believes in me

I've been reminded this week of how important it is to have someone in your corner, someone who believes in you and your ability to achieve whatever your goal is. AJ sent me a parcel this week containing two every inspirational items. The first is a book about one man's journey with the coast to coast. I read it in a night and was blown away by all that he went through to achieve his goal.

The second was AJ's numbered race singlet from the race last year. Written on the front in vivid is "Go Shar!" and signed by the one and only Steve Gurney.....coast to coast legend extraorinare.

Both of these items have spurred me on towards the goal of competing and completing the race in 09. The singlet is now hanging on my lounge wall where I will see it all the time.

Tomorrow is the start of the early morning alarms that will get me out of bed and off to the gym.