Update.
Well, my time for the marathon was ridiculously slow, compared to what I’d planned (5:15) but I was proud of myself anyway - I trained, I completed it, and I accomplished a goal I had set for myself. Looking back, running the marathon was an emotional accomplishment as much as a physical one–now, I feel as though I can accomplish anything I decide to, and dedicate myself to.
Although I was too sore the next day to work out (strange how that works…) I’m back on track now, and more excited than ever to continue with accomplishing my goals. Sticking to my diet, as well as my workout plans, and I leave this Friday for my "vacation" for 9 days in beautiful B.C. I’m excited for that–it’s been a while since I had some "downtime". I’ve already planned healthy foods to bring with me (camping) so that will be no problem, but I’m afraid the only exercise I will be getting is some cardio from a few runs while I’m there, and lots of hiking and walking… hopefully I don’t fall behind too much.
I’ll take my measurements again and weigh myself right before I leave on Friday–is it weird that I’m excited for that? 
August 20, 2007 at 11:27 am
It’s not weird to be excited by taking measurements. Sometimes that is the only way you can see your "gains" and tell that you have accomplished something. Hiking sounds like a good way to get some quality cardio in. I hate doing cardio at the gym, staying stationary and not moving, that is the hard part, but going hiking, I can be working out for hours and not notice because of the scenery.
Well, I am off for now, if you don’t mind give me an update on how your measurements turned out. Just let me know if you were pleasantly surprised or not. Goodbye for now.
Tom