Friday, August 26, 2011

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Did a soul cleansing workout on Wed.
Squats: 405 x 3, 425 x 3, 455 x 3.
Rack pulls: 315 x 8, 405 x 5, 505 x 3
Speed pulls: 225 x 3 x 3

thursday morning I ran a solid five miles in 50 min and then a final 1/4 mile with Megan.  the squats and deads the previous night did not improve my run; however, they didn't really make it worse.  I sure felt em though.  Got up this morning and just did a walk with Meg.  I'm going to run a 5K tomorrow morning here in town.  It's gunna be blazing hot so my expectations aren't real high  Hopefully there will be a good turnout so the chances of me finishing dead last are reduced.  As of Thursday night, I have been completely sober for seven days.  This is a milestone for me.  I know we've agreed on periods of non-drinking in the past, but I've pretty much just lied to everyone about it.  Quitting for me has always been a drastic reduction in my consumption until I can get back to my normal routine.  This go around is much different.  I did not ask God to help me as I've always done in the past.  This time I asked God for a miracle.  No bargains, deals, or promises to meet him half-way.  It turns out he doesn't really need our help to make a miracle work.  Sometimes we simply have to get outta the way. 

Oh, and I haven't shaved since my last drink.  I'm going for the crazy woodsman beard-mohawk combination for the ToughMudder.  Honestly, I think it will be easier to stay sober for the next six weeks than letting my beard and hair grow out that long.

1 comment:

c said...

Hee hee...You should most definitely let that grow out for a year or two. You'd wear the huge beard/shaved head combo really well.

And awesome job on the sobriety. i'm very glad to hear it. And i 'spect yer blood pressure will thank you for it. i'll be praying for you.