Fire It Up, Fire It Up

Me???  Run???  That's exactly what I was thinking in 1999 at 268 pounds.  To say I was overweight is an understatement.  I could hardly walk let alone run without choking on my on air and looking like I just took a shower.  That was THE sign.  It was time to buy running shoes.  It was time to get off my ass.  It was time to stop eating out for lunch every day.  It was time to "fire it up."

When are you going to "fire it up"?  How about today?  Have you been thinking about running or getting in shape or losing weight?  Then do it!  Running might not be the way, but how do you know?  Try it out!  Go out to your local running store.  Wal-mart, Target, Sports Authority, Rack Room Shoes, Payless Shoes DO NOT QUALIFY.  Find the local folks.  They know running and running shoes and gaits and everything there is to know to get yourself started.  You don't have to buy from them, but I would recommend it to give them the business since they gave you the push.  There you will find the shoes for your fit.  I guarantee buying any old shoe will be trouble.  Blisters, hurt feet, turned ankles -- all can happen because of the wrong running shoe.  And guess what?  Most folks stop running because of it.  Yes, you will need to break in your new shoes and it will take a couple of weeks, but find the right shoe by getting fitted.  And yes, I'm spending a lot of time on shoes, but think about it -- running shoes are the ONLY equipment you really need in the sport.

"Fire it up, fire it up."  Get outside and start today.  I found my passion in running.  It clears my mind.  It gets me outside.  It brings me joy.  It makes me who I am today.  Who knows?  Maybe you'll find your passion in running.  Start today!