I really enjoyed our introductory phone call on March 24 with Coach Traci. She sounds awesome! I completed my homework by responding to her questions. Here were my responses to her questions:
What’s important to me about my health and fitness?
Optimal Health
Why?
So I can glorify God and enjoy Him forever.
Why?
So I can have the most impact on others.
Why?
So I can participate fully in life.
Why?
So I can be a good example for my family, friends, co-workers, and others.
Why?
So I can EXPLORE without physical and mental limitations (work and personal life)
Why?
So I can enjoy more and have others around me enjoy me more.
Why did I enter this contest?
Accountability – Provides a clear goal with a certain date of 3/1/2012
Why?
The competition will give me structure.
Why?
The desire to win will push me to achieve more than I might on my own.
Why?
WHEN I win, I will be able to give my winnings to help bring more clean water to those who otherwise might not have access (Edge Outreach.)
Why?
I love riding a bike. In the condition in which I started, the Optibike makes it possible to ENJOY biking again. When I used to ride a bike with my friend David as a teenager, we didn’t do it for fitness. We called it “EXPLORING” because we simply went riding for fun and to explore whatever we might find.
Why?
The time frame gets me past the short term and reminds me this is a long term goal. Yet, it is short term enough to keep in my sights.
Why?
Not knowing what the coaching would be like, I was open to whatever help and guidance I could get with a coach. After the phone call on March 24, I am so glad I entered the contest and decided to go with Silver level coaching from Traci!
A photo of me with my Optibike:
I am not able to ride the bike just yet. After following up with Traci, she recommended walking outside at least 4 days a week for starters. I started last Monday and have gone 8 days straight with a nice walk outside. I started at 33 minutes and had enough! As of today, I am walking faster and was able to go a full hour! I can’t wait to get back on the Optibike!