It has been way too long.

To think it will be two years in March since I wrote about the journey. So much can change in that amount of time but one thing still remains. I am still on The Hard Road.

I have now gone back to college to finish my Bachelors. I work full-time over night at a local factory. I have not had much time to anything. It is sleep, class, study, work. I have cut down on my credits and am going to try to incorporate more physical activity. Since I am living in the coldest city in the United States running out side has its challenges. As I write this, it is -16F with a -32F wind chill. Not very good for running.

I may have fallen off the wagon for a bit but I still managed to get some races in. My last race was a 5K in Iowa with my friend (C). I did very well. I cannot remember my time, Dang! but I did take third.

Looking toward the future. I have not signed up for any races, yet! I need to start training anyway. Since it is so cold out I need to make good attempts to going to the gym. I work over nights at the factory, I get off at 5:30 am the gym opens at 5:30 am. My plan is to go after work. I hope I have enough energy to work out after working all night.

Energy + Persistence conquers all.

I still have not obtained my ultimate goal weight of 147. I think the best I have been has been under 180. Here is my check list to obtaining my goal.

• Weight myself every day.
• That weight X 10 = my maximum calorie intake for the day.
• Consume a higher percentage of protein than fat and carbs. 
• Work out every day. 
• If you cannot make it to the gym, work out at home or outside (weather permitting)
• Join road races and other athletic activities.
• This has always kept me focused and motivated.
• Update this blog regularly 

I have not formulated a good workout routine yet. Ideas on the topic I am have are:

• Run one mile every day. Every week add half a mile.
• Weight training.
• Focus on my weakest muscles but do not forget about the strongest ones.
• Setting Goals and working to complete them.
• Running a mile under 7 minutes, Bench press my weight. ect...

Till next time my friends.

Stay Focused And Keep Moving Forward!