Tomorrow I run my first 5k.  I know its not the longest run in the world…what like 3.2 miles or something, but still, I’m running in it.  This was one of my goals this year.  I’ve been in radio now for about 13 years and I have yet to actually run in any of these events.  I’ve always donated my time, been the announcer, etc…  But never actually run in one.  It should be fun.  It’s the lungs for life run-for lung cancer.  Christal’s mom died of lung cancer last year…so I’ll be thinking of her when I’m running.

I think I can do it in under 30 minutes.  Right?  When I was in high school, I used to run under 7 minute miles and the other day I timed myself on the treadmill and did 5k in 27 minutes.  I mentioned it to a guy I know at the gym and he squashed my accomplishment by telling me that his 12 year old daughter runs it in 18 minutes.  KIDS!

I’ve pretty much come to the decision that It may take me some time to remove the last few unwanted pounds off my body.  I’m down to 195lbs.  Which is 35lbs in total weight loss.  I’m happy about that, but at the same time I’m thinking “if I could just get below 190lbs”.  The same way I was thinking about getting under 200lbs…  As they say, as you go along, the more you take off the harder it is.  I’m not disappointed, but it was kind fun when I was losing 2-3lbs a week.  Not its a lot less!  The highlights are that I fit loosely into a size 36 pants and I can wear large t-shirts opposed to XL.  They make WAY better clothes for thinner people by the way!

Headed home on Thanksgiving to see the Murphy family in TX.  It’s been a solid 10 years since I’ve been home for Thanksgiving.  The last time my folks saw me I was 230lbs. They should be pretty surprised.  They know I’m doing all this, but people wont really understand unless they see you.  Also, I am prepared to put on some pounds eating my moms cookin!  I know most people think there mom can cook, but you have no idea what good food is till you sit down at mom’s table.  Seriously-she is an awesome cook!  Old school style too!  Put it this way-my dad doesn’t eat store bought bread, he only eats homemade bread.  My mom bakes break every weekend!  She’s amazing!  So, I’ll come back a few pounds heavier than when I left.  I hope the airlines don’t charge me….they charge for everything these days, i wouldn’t be surprised (Sir, your carry on belly weight is gonna cost you)