Time to man up and officially join the rebellion

[Azrael]

Hey All,

I've been following the nerd fitness blog for a while now but today I decided it's time I officially join the rebellion.

I first got into fitness 4 or 5 years ago after a break up. I started on one of those fitness programs you see infomercials about. It went great for about a year and I was seeing results. Eventually I started slacking on the workouts and eventually started slacking on the diet as well.

Then I met my now wife and she got me back into running and about a year and a half ago I stumbled upon NF and marks daily apple. I started eating paleo and strength training again. As a result I lost 30 lbs in about 3 months.

This time I think I am going to be able to stick with it because I am setting goals for myself. My first goal was to finish Tough Mudder. As of last September that was a success but I'm not stopping there.

This year I plan to attack the Spartan Race series. I am shooting to finish all three distances in one calendar year.

The reason I finally decided to join the rebellion is because I am constantly told "You're too skinny" and I am criticized about how I eat or told how crazy I am for obstacle course racing . So what better place to get support when I get down then from my fellow rebels. And what better place to find other fools crazy enough to team up with me for a race or 5.

En Taro Adun,

Azrael

[Taijibum]

Your goals sound great. Those obstacle races sound like fun. Care to share any photos of you at the Tough Mudder? I love race photos!

[Azrael]

Obstacle races are tons of fun. After my first I knew there was no turning back. Depending on how the races this year go I am think of trying to make a go of doing it competitively.

As for race photos I don't have a lot but I'll share what I have when I get home.

[slsanders2]

I agree. Last year, I did a Tough Mudder and a Run For Your Life. This year, I am already signed up for another Tough Mudder. They are very addictive. Welcome to the Rebellion and good luck with your runs.

[chriskra]

I've been wanting to start the obstacle races as well!  They sound like just my flavor of crazy!  I think I am gonna start with Warrior Dash and Run For Your Lives! though.  Tough Mudder, Go RUCK, and the Spartan Trifecta are goals for a little while longer down the road.  Best of luck to you man, you definitely have come to the right place!

[Azrael]

Thanks guys!

 

@Taijibum unfortunately I forgot my race pics are on my dead desktop. Once I rebuild it I can throw a few up.

[lifewithryan]

I'd love to do a  Tough Mudder, doc says I shouldn't run anymore due to a neck injury I got about 3 years ago...but ya know what? I feel good now, alot better and I think I'm gonna shoot for it.