Throwing Caution To The Wind

My body is sore and tired, but that doesn't stop me from working out. My shin splints hurt a great deal, but that doesn't stop me. I did take the weekend off from running and biking, but that was all I could stand. Working out is addictive and can be harmful. I am the poster boy for that. I keep plugging along. It is hard to walk today because Monday and Tuesday I went to the gym. Last night I spent 1:45 out there putting my body through the ringer. Oh well, I will just pop a few more Advil and move on. I can honestly admit that I am a junkie for the gym these days. Missing two days drove me insane (more so than I already am). I missed it so much. It was really hard to bear. I know this sounds nuts, but it is true. I talked to Tiffany last night and the funny thing is that she is the same way. She is sick, but still is training for her Triathlon. She is still swimming, running, and biking everyday while sick. I knew better than to try to explain to her to rest her body. Plus, then I would be a hypocrite because I don't listen to my body when it wants rest. I just keep pushing on. Here is the good thing (I think). My desire to workout is not motivated by anything but the sheer entertainment I feel by working out. I love it. It is the best part of my day. I am not like some of these people who have to workout because they are worried about what you and I think about them and their weight. I do it because I want to and enjoy it. I step on the scale about once a week just to see where I am. I don't really care. I don't mind telling anyone that I weigh 225 pounds and I wear a size 36 pant. I am only 5 foot 10 inches tall. I like who I am.