Enjoy the addiction

Hello, my name is Ebe, and I have been addicted to working out for over a year now...



That is how I envision the punch line to jokes other people like to make about those who are willing to bleed, or at least get a blister or two. I could care less about how the "non-fit" view my life and my training. They may express their opinion as often as they like, for I believe people should be free to speak. It is still my choice not to listen. That is the joy of being in control of your life and lifestyle. Fitness does not care what color you are, religion you believe in, or who you are sleeping with. Fitness, to me, is a healthy way to live my life. I do not ask others to partake in my addiction, but often times they do. It is amazing to me how one person can start looking better, feeling better, and being vocal about it, can change the lives of so many around them. I was helped out by a person like that, and I am eternally grateful for the push.

I ran my first long outside run of the year this week. 18 miles in sub 18 degree temps. I loved every second of it...Ok, that’s not quite true. My ipod gave up at mile nine, my ductape shoe covers fell off at mile 12, and my last power gel was more along the lines of a power popsicle. What I loved about it was that I did it. I fed my addiction to push myself to new limits. In 34+ years, I have never run 18 miles consecutively. Now I have.

Go out and feed your addiction for fitness. If you have never felt the joys of pushing yourself farther than you have ever been, give it a try!!!



I look forward to my marathon in April, after I finish a few more long runs.

Fitness Catylist

Fitness Catalyst...Find one.

I am not a trainer or coach, and I do not pretend to be one. I like to read books on the sports I choose to participate in. Life, in my eyes, is a sport. You can choose to compete, sit on the bench, quit, or do something in the middle of all that. I choose to push myself to compete. February is my anniversary month for fitness. I am reminded by a date that tells me about a year ago I was 205 lbs of fat potential energy. I found a fitness catalyst. He helped me be accountable to myself and my goals. Showed me that following a plan is the only way to go...especially when you are lost in the world of "heavy". I dropped 35 lbs, ran some races, and am now training for a marathon and a season of triathlons. I don not always enjoy what I hear from the guy who pushes those buttons, but I always listen. I got myself to this point with hard work and dedication. I did the work, I logged the miles, and he helped me to be accountable for each and every aspect of the journey. No health club personal trainer is going to do this for you. You need to find the person who can help you define or redefine what fitness and success are. That is a good place to start looking. 90X helped me get out of the gates. 13 weeks of hard work. I owned the DVD's for over a year before I completed the first workout. Having the tools and using them are two different things. I encourage everyone to find that person or program that will send you to the next level. Not just the next fitness level, but maybe the next level of living. Go after it while you can.