The Dramatic Story // [fuh-see-shuhs] –adjective 2. amusing; humorous.

Hi-

I'm just a 37 year old girl working in a cubicle who happened to come to the drawn-out realization that I needed to make some changes if I ever wanted to be able to fully enjoy my life and my body. I mean your body is what gets you through your life. With my energy at an all-time low and my weight at an almost all-time high, over a few years I started taking baby steps to order my life in such a way that it would be convenient and easy to be active. Now I know that not everyone has this same luxury, but if you happen to, I HIGHLY recommend it.
I got surgery on my right foot to remove a morton's neuroma I had suffered from since high school.
When it came time for me to move to a more affordable apartment,  I moved to a pedestrian friendly neighborhood 2 1/2 miles of flat road from where I worked.
When I wrecked my car, I used the insurance proceeds to buy a bike and lived without the car for, well its been about six months and it should soon be back on the road.
I started bike commuting. It was intimidating at first, but soon I preferred it so strongly to public transportation that I was riding in snow and ice to get to work.
I got a membership at the downtown YMCA so I could shower before work after my ride in (riding does wonders for your hair).
The YMCA turned into my second home. I run from there, bike from there, enjoy steam baths, yoga, strength and spinning classes.
I can run almost three miles in a little over half an hour. I have been moderately active since mid-October.

Each week, I take on slightly more. When I'm tired, I rest.

I'm no where near fit. I am still borderline obese. Can't run or bike up hills. I have yet to finish an entire spin class. My three story walk-up still destroys me once in a while. But I am getting there, slowly but surely. My clothes fit better, I'm getting compliments from my circle, and I can run for the dreaded bus if I have to without running out of breath. It's important to appreciate these little mile stones along the way, I believe. And if you can recognize the significance of them, they will play a large part in the positive feed-back loop that will propel you forward. At least that has come to be my personal relationship with fitness. Being no expert on the matter, I can only draw from my own experiences and that is what this blog will be about. If I can make being more active seem less intimidating for anyone by relating my experiences, then well, that would be very satisfying.

Topics are bound to include, but not be limited to: motivation issues, nutrition, time management, goals, gear, shoes, technique, form, injuries, support of family and friends, activities and businesses in the Pittsburgh region (my stomping ground) and perhaps a dash of inappropriate humor sprinkled throughout.