Welcome
to the 'background information of Kristopher, Time-to-Run's
next Beginner project member.
Three years ago I hit my bottom. I remember looking into
the mirror and thinking “I can’t do this anymore”.
I had started a rigorous regimen of chemotherapy, my partner
and I had a rough falling out, loss of friends and due to
my illness needed to leave my job as a Funeral Directors Assistant.
My life was upside down and I didn’t know if I was going
to recover.
I did my treatments and all the while went for counseling.
I’m not sure what but something happened… …a
light switch was turned on. I realized that I would survive
but I really needed to work on my physical, emotional and
spiritual well being. I found myself doing treatments, counseling,
meditation, writing, eating healthier, and getting down on
my knees and acknowledging that there is a power greater then
myself and that its not all about me!
I was given an excellent bill of health by my doctor and
that very same day got myself a VIP membership to the gym.
I was going everyday and most often found myself on the treadmill.
Early this year I realized that I was feeling like a trapped
rat on a spinning wheel. My running at the gym came to an
end. I was bored!
A few weeks back I felt that I was missing a large part of
my routine and realized how much better I felt while running.
At which point I made a commitment to myself that I would
run. That I would make it a big part of me. That by next year
I run the 5km Remembrance run and work to come in in the top
30.
