The bet is finally over. The ten week challenge of losing ten percent of my body weight ended tonight, and I am sorry to say that I came up short. Ten weeks ago I weighed 99 kilos, and had to lose 9.9kgs – 22lbs. I weighed in tonight after a 10km run, and came in at 90.25 kilos....losing 19.8lbs.
I’m disappointed not to have achieved it – I don’t like to fail - but proud and realistic to know that I gave it a really good shot and it is still a decent amount to lose. I have a star running partner who has been amazingly supportive which I appreciate hugely. I had various trips over the last month – Mannheim, Hamburg, Leeds, Liechtenstein, North Carolina, and Leeds again – and that made it difficult at times.
After the all-important weigh-in tonight, I could potentially have tried the old boxing weight-cutting techniques but I somehow think running around with a black bin bag around me would have frightened the old ladies walking their dogs throughout Lausanne at night.
So, challenge over, and a new one begins. The next challenge is to cut down to 84kgs by the end of November. The cut is not as great but probably just as hard as I obviously have less to lose now. I am determined though to keep running and stay in good shape. Many people have said how easy it is to pile the weight straight back on, so that is one thing I want to avoid and now the challenge is to get in top shape and firm things up further.
Long term, the plan is to run a marathon early in 2011. But first things first. I have just done two 10kms, and we will see how that progresses, but I like the challenge. Just need to find a cool destination to do it in!
The mission continues....
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Congrats though, big achievement. I have only managed 4lb in two weeks so you have done amazingly considering the trips as well.
ReplyDeleteNorth Carolina? odd.
ReplyDeletenothing to be ashamed of, 19.8 lbs is impressive. im sure the missus appreciates it. and i appreciate the kgs-lbs conversions in your posts :)