How I Chose to Start Living

Lately, I've had a strong desire to start going on adventures. Basically, I've been trying to live my life by one silly Doctor Who quote:

We're all stories in the end. Just make it a good one, eh?

So when I get a chance to do something or try something, I take it.

Having been obese for about 10 years, I decided to lose weight a few years ago. I have very slowly managed to peel off 50 lbs, and make it into the plain old "overweight" category. This was mostly through diet and strength training, because I have exercise induced asthma.

Then I read that there are many athletes, including a small number of Olympians, that have the exact same problem.

So, about 2 1/2 months ago, I decided I wanted to be an athlete. I was going to run a 5k in less than 30 minutes. I chose the "Run Through Redlands" on April 27 as my goal.

This has resulted in some good-natured teasing, of course. And that's how I've picked up the name "La Tortuga."