Lets See How Far We've Come

As I stood at the start line, I could only wonder if I was really about to do it again. I ran a 5k back in November and remembered the feeling I felt when I finished that race. Now I was about to run my second 5k and I was in shock that I was lined up to run. People who have known me for a while know that I wouldnt have been caught dead lining up for a 5k, not even a year ago. Now I was about to begin my second. I could not help but get a bit emotional thinking about how far I have come as an individual from the "larger" Patrick Gordon that I was not that long ago. I have achieved all of the goals that I set for myself when I began my trek to shed some weight. It is such a wonderful feeling, knowing that I am a healthy person and can go out and run for enjoyment instead of it being a struggle. I am very thankful for everyone who supported me while I was working out and running, who kept me going, so that I could accomplish my goal. I was able to finish this particular 5k 1st in my age group and eight overall out of 127 participants. It is a wonderful feeling to finish the race but an even better one to know that you are finishing high in the standings. After the race, I headed up Interstate 40 to NC State, to spend the rest of the day with Nate. We relaxed for a while then made a much needed Bojangles run. Somehow, after lunch, I was able to muster up enough energy to go to the recreational center and play some basketball. We hung out at the gym for a while then went back to the dorm and laid around until we went to get some dinner. That was the second time I had eaten at the cafeterias there and i never want to hear anyone complain about the food here at UNCG again. We have a five star dining service compared to State and I cant see how anyone could not enjoy the food they provide for us here. After we ate we, again, went back to the dorm and laid around until I left to come back to Greensboro. It was a long, rewarding, day that I have enjoyed thoroughly. Now I will retire from this day and see if I can drag myself out of the bed in the morning to go to Church before Jay and I hit the links at one. God Bless!!