Dudes
I've been rockin. I'm up to about 3 miles per day with my full pack and bags. Of course it's flat so I'm not sure it really counts that much but I'm movin along pretty good. I've been able to add strength workouts into the mix as well. Knot between my shoulders is all but gone. As soon as I hit 4 miles per day for a week it will be time for some cross training. I went from 207 to 194 and now it's coming off quicker around the middle.

What I'm most pleased with is recovery. When I started in Oct. I was getting halfway through a video or a walk and I would get mentally tired. Like I wanted to take a nap. That was very much new to me. I understand getting physically tired but mentally tired from physical exertion has never happened to me before. (it's the big five "O" baby!). Now I'm just ready for more and lovin it. No more being tired! Still haven't got the swagger though.........probably won't get that until after the trip ;).

I have some folk to thank. If I hadn't been encouraged to bite off an ambitious trip I would of never thought to get into decent shape. Once I get into decent shape I have full intention of staying there. Never underestimate the power of being an encouragement to someone. Just a few positive words can potentially change some ones life. (one thing leads to another.....but it has to have a start.......a seed that is planted)

Well, enough philosophizing. My sincere thanks....you know who you are.

Al