I do occasionally throw out old shoes, but my thrifty nature makes it difficult to discard old possessions. I finally gave up my first car, a 1979 Ford Fiesta, after it reached 216,000 miles in 1997, and I still wear my old sweatpants from the early 70s to warm up for races. I thank my family for supporting my habit, especially Gail, who also loves running but has had to do it less frequently since almost developing a stress fracture while preparing for a half-marathon. But I will encourage them to have a physically active lifestyle in ways they enjoy. And I encourage those who enjoy running to pursue their dreams, whether of greater speed, endurance or consistency.
Determination mixed with a proper amount of caution in training can yield amazing results.
Certainly we all have some control over our destiny, including our physical fitness and health. That is why I have gotten involved with the heart-disease risk reduction program, CardioVision 2020, in Olmsted County, Minnesota, where I live. Choose only lean meats and low fat dairy products. It is amazing how many people play the lottery, where the odds of winning are miniscule. With that said, I must admit I have some long term goals and dreams.