"My Closet"

MY CLOSET 

by "Smittyinthesun2"

There a place in my closet where my clothes used to be
The big ones, the small ones, and the ones that fit me.
The big ones, I’m going to give away
To help a brother, who’s in need – Today.

The small ones I’m working to fit in once more
So I don’t have to go shopping, at the Big and Tall Store.
The ones that fit, are okay for me.
I’m down 80 pounds, many people can see.

So back to the gym, I got to do more
There a new suit I want to buy, at the Regular Men’s Store.
More miles on the treadmill and laps in pool.
When I hit my goal weight, it will be very cool.

No pizza or candy or chips or pop
I’m making this happen, I ain’t gonna stop!
So put down that remote, stop watching TV
Come to the gym and walk 2 miles with me.

You pants will be smaller, and you’ll sleep better to
I’m like a Doctor; I got the right prescription for you.
So remember your closet where your clothes used to be
Exercise is a miracle, it will set you free.

I AM A RUNNER

I AM A RUNNER because my runs have names. I do tempo runs and threshold runs and fartlek runs. I do long, slow runs and track workouts. My runs are defined, even if my abs are not.

I AM A RUNNER because my shoes are training equipment, not a fashion statement. The best shoe for me is the one that makes me a better runner. I choose the shoe that goes with my running mechanics, not my running outfit.

I AM A RUNNER because I don't have running outfits. I have technical shirts and shorts and socks. I have apparel that enhances the experience of running by allowing me to run comfortably. I can say "Coolmax" and "Gore-Tex" in the same sentence and know which does what.

I AM A RUNNER because I know what effort feels like, and I embrace it. I know when I'm pushing the limits of my comfort and why I'm doing it. I know that heavy breathing and an accelerated heart rate -- things I once avoided -- are necessary if I want to be a better runner.

I AM A RUNNER because I value and respect my body. It will whisper to me when I've done too much. And if I choose to listen to that whisper, my body won't have to scream in pain later on.

I AM A RUNNER because I am willing to lay it all on the line. I know that every finish line has the potential to lift my spirits to new highs or devastate me, yet I line up anyway.

I AM A RUNNER because I know that despite my best efforts, I will always want more from myself. I will always want to know my limits so that I can exceed them.

I AM A RUNNER because I run. Not because I run fast. Not because I run far.

I AM A RUNNER because I say I am. And no one can tell me I'm not.

(I did not write this. This is a re-post. ~ LEIGH)