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Crusader said:
Which is awesome. I wish I had discovered a love for running while I was a kid. Would've made everything better and I'd be in much better shape now.
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Interesting when life takes a turn - this could not necessarily be the case. Could be you peak early and let it all slip without realising what you had

I was always struggled with my weight you can follow a bit of my journey on the weight loss challenge but getting ready for the arrival of the little guy and ever since its gone into overdrive I am down +- 25kg from my peak 113kg (3-4 year journey) and healthier than I have ever been. My cholesterol being through the roof and getting that back down to great levels has been worth the blood and sweat and hard work.
Some of the things that stick with me as I approach 40 in 2 years time

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and on the inspirational husband side

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Keep it up yall
 
Snyper564 said:
Interesting when life takes a turn - this could not necessarily be the case. Could be you peak early and let it all slip without realising what you had

I was always struggled with my weight you can follow a bit of my journey on the weight loss challenge but getting ready for the arrival of the little guy and ever since its gone into overdrive I am down +- 25kg from my peak 113kg (3-4 year journey) and healthier than I have ever been. My cholesterol being through the roof and getting that back down to great levels has been worth the blood and sweat and hard work.
Some of the things that stick with me as I approach 40 in 2 years time

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and on the inspirational husband side

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2.5K views · 105 reactions | A lot of men say they’d die for their family. But would you live for them? Would you turn down the 80–90 hour work weeks so your kids don’t grow up with a provider… but without a present father? Would you close the lap

A lot of men say they’d die for their family. But would you live for them? Would you turn down the 80–90 hour work weeks so your kids don’t grow up with a provider… but without a present father?...
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Keep it up yall
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Yup. Got into running only after I had hit 106kg and HAD to do something or start to face serious health issues. 2 years later I'm holding stable at around 78/79kg and the fittest I've ever been.
 
Very humid long run today. Couldn't stay in zone 2 so decided to work on holding faster paces on tired legs. Managed to do 4:39, 4:38, 5:17 and 4:57 on km 7 to 10: Plus a new mile PB of 7:15!

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I did the Pirates 10K yesterday. Fastest 10km I've ever run, and fastest 10K race I've ever run. Thanks to it being just over 10km, I could not quite break 56 min though; I was at my limit.
 
The Berg is such a magical place, what an epic run, it never disappoints.

We took quite a bit of time to simply enjoy the area, swam in the Tugela River and just enjoyed the majestic views.

PS: It was quite sobering seeing my age category as "Veteran" for the first time - flip, I'm getting old 🥹

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Snyper564 said:
Interesting when life takes a turn - this could not necessarily be the case. Could be you peak early and let it all slip without realising what you had

I was always struggled with my weight you can follow a bit of my journey on the weight loss challenge but getting ready for the arrival of the little guy and ever since its gone into overdrive I am down +- 25kg from my peak 113kg (3-4 year journey) and healthier than I have ever been. My cholesterol being through the roof and getting that back down to great levels has been worth the blood and sweat and hard work.
Some of the things that stick with me as I approach 40 in 2 years time

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and on the inspirational husband side

web.facebook.com

2.5K views · 105 reactions | A lot of men say they’d die for their family. But would you live for them? Would you turn down the 80–90 hour work weeks so your kids don’t grow up with a provider… but without a present father? Would you close the lap

A lot of men say they’d die for their family. But would you live for them? Would you turn down the 80–90 hour work weeks so your kids don’t grow up with a provider… but without a present father?...
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Keep it up yall
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You my friend have cracked the code - and it looks like you are on a journey to wholesome living. Well done.

My dad was a huge role model to me, he taught me how to love your family and look after yourself, and more importantly showed me that its possible to do both. It requires discipline and focus, but it is very possible.

You can take care of your body, bond with your kids, love your spouse, have hobbies, work hard, invest in your spirituality - all at once, you don't need to discard any of them.
 
The_MAC said:
You my friend have cracked the code - and it looks like you are on a journey to wholesome living. Well done.

My dad was a huge role model to me, he taught me how to love your family and look after yourself, and more importantly showed me that its possible to do both. It requires discipline and focus, but it is very possible.

You can take care of your body, bond with your kids, love your spouse, have hobbies, work hard, invest in your spirituality - all at once, you don't need to discard any of them.
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Thank you for the kind words!

That exactly the goal! Hard work and discipline now but a lifetime of rewards reaped from this effort.

If you follow the reading thread too my wife and I have cut down on substantial screen time to set a good example of reading for the little guy I have read about 23 odd books since Jan more than the last 15 years combined. All of this is small movements and compounding in the right direction.
 
My first time at Monties after lots running in the southern Berg. Definitely back next year to give it a proper go
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The_MAC said:
The Berg is such a magical place, what an epic run, it never disappoints.

We took quite a bit of time to simply enjoy the area, swam in the Tugela River and just enjoyed the majestic views.

PS: It was quite sobering seeing my age category as "Veteran" for the first time - flip, I'm getting old 🥹

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