Responsibility 199, what is it?

Responsibility 199 is a belief; I believe that to be healthy and to increase my longevity I need to weigh 199 pounds or less...
Responsibility 199 is a need; I need to reduce my weight, reduce my percentage of body fat, and the elevated threat of disease my present condition presents...
Responsibility 199 is a mission; I recognize that achieving 199 will be a challenge, perhaps the hardest I have ever undertaken...
Responsibility 199 is a commitment; I acknowledge that I must commit to action, commit to change, commit to myself and those I love to achieve this mission, to increase my longevity...
Responsibility 199 is ME.

Sunday, November 14, 2010

Day 211 - 53% Progress & 5K


Today's challenge was inspired by Kelly who I shouted out yesterday and invited others to join in as well. Her cause is a fine one, Kelly is running in a local 5K today to benefit and raise awareness for prostate cancer; which her father is battling.

There being no organized 5k's in my general area this day, I did it solo in the neighborhood on a course I have mapped out at 3.25 miles which is 5.23 K. I did mine as walk/jog combo, I jogged 1 of those miles in multiple segments from 1/8 to 1/4 of a mile. I did this in 46:25 minutes. Kelly asked for pictures of us sweating during our 5K's, well I sweat but not much. It was 37F out and windy, so wind chill below freezing. I sweat in nooks & crevices but will spare her & you those photos. Here is a trio of pics for her however; a before, during & after...
BEFORE taking off, brrr
DURING, right after the 1/2 way turn

AFTER, whew, outta my way - time to get inside!


Today I again register a mark of 53% pounds lost.
All totaled 64.5 pounds remains the amount I have lost in the past thirty weeks, 0 of those this past week.
Today I again weighed in at 255.5 pounds.

Enjoy the rest of your Sunday.

Responsibility 199 - Gotta Do It!!

11 comments:

  1. Fantastic private 5K, Patrick! Windchill below freezing? That clinking sounds you heard while running were the frozen sweat beads, hitting the ground as you walked/jogged down the street! LOL

    Question: Do Chicagoland Residents lose less weight in winter, due to the hibernation effect?

    :D

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  2. I saw a dear today and thought about you -
    I tried to "shoot" her but only with my trusty camera!
    Stay warm!

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  3. Way to go! I still need to hit the streets for my 5k. The cold temps have me dreading it! I guess it's time to just suck it up and get on with it. ;)
    Well done!

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  4. Way to go on that 5K!!! The weight will come off I'm sure, especially since you're probably doing better on meals than me. Keep it up.

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  5. Way to go on the 5k. I didn't do it on the treadmill decided to do a double (7 miles) on the elliptical instead. But I was doing it out of thought for Kelly and her 5k. I'm sure next week will be a better week for ya but maintaining isn't a bad thing.

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  6. Good for you on getting out in the cold!! I did it in the cold too :)

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  7. Love that last picture. You make me laugh. :)

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  8. I love it my friend!!! You are the man!!

    - The Heavy Man

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  9. Way to go on your 5K! Great pictures. :)

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  10. You are always a great and motivating read to start my day Patrick. Keep on keeping on!

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  11. Did I remember to thank you for doing this? In case I haven't - THANK YOU!

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