DLF

So I'm thinking about Utica Boilermaker 15k. July 12. Should be enough time to train, even though I'm starting from almost nothing... a very lethargic winter indeed. I've wanted to try the Boilermaker for a few years now, and this might be the year to do it.

I'm also sharing the running love and trying to get friends hooked on it. One friend runs on a treadmill at home and is a little afraid of doing a race, but I'm working on her. Another friend is a walker, but just might take the plunge to runner... just might. I would not recommend either of these peeps to attempt the Boilermaker this year, but I'm open to running a 5K or 10K with them. If they decide to take the plunge. I know they can do it if they try!

Weightloss is not going so well. I thought that I would see a big difference once I got off the meds, but that is not the case. In fact, I've gained each week this month. Beginning of March is when I stopped taking meds. Ugh! So demoralizing! I am hoping for even just one pound less this Saturday when I weigh. Just one would be great! I'm sticking to my points, working out regularly, drinking my water like a fish. Everything. But my body is betraying me, so far. I hope April will be different.

I know that the key is perseverance. Even when I hit a bump in the road, I need to stick with it. But what if the scale never budges down again? What if there is something wrong? This is where my mind goes after a month of disappointment. But I cannot let my disappointment deter me from my perseverance. I have to finish this.

There is a marathon saying: DLF > DNF > DNS. Allow me to translate: "dead last finish" is better than "did not finish", which is better than "did not start". Well, I started this thing, and I am determined not to DNF. Even if I DLF, at least I finished what I set out to do. That's pretty much how I feel about school at this point, too. JUST GET IT OVER! and move on to the next thing! But school is another thought for another day.

And David spake unto the LORD the words of this song in the day that the LORD had delivered him out of the hand of all his enemies, and out of the hand of Saul: (2 Samuel 22, selected verses)

For thou art my lamp, O LORD: and the LORD will lighten my darkness.
For by thee I have run through a troop: by my God have I leaped over a wall.
As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the LORD is tried:
he is a buckler to all them that trust in him.
For who is God, save the LORD? and who is a rock, save our God?
God is my strength and power: and he maketh my way perfect.
He maketh my feet like hinds' feet: and setteth me upon my high places.
He teacheth my hands to war; so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms.
Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy gentleness hath made me great.
Thou hast enlarged my steps under me; so that my feet did not slip.