When you’ve been sitting on the couch playing with your 2 Twin newborns for a combined 16 weeks, and you get a phone call from from a buddy wanting you to join him in a half marathon, what do you do?
Well, here’s a short story of what I did…….
My first reaction was to laugh, and think his ass was crazy asking me some bullsh*t like this at a time like this. We just had 2 kids, it was the middle of winter, I was knee deep in my 2nd or 3rd box of thin mints that a neighbor dropped off as a gift. It was comfort food they wanted us to enjoy, so I did. So you can look at this situation and kind of tell what my mentality was back in January.
Anyway, it took me a few weeks when I realized 2 months wasn’t nearly enough time to ready myself for a half marathon. I chose the 7k instead and then visualized me actually running the race rather than training for another week or so after that.
When I began my “Training,” I headed to the gym and just decided to jog. I remember telling myself to start off with 1 mile and work your way up to 4 miles. That’s all it took I kept thinking……..until I actually started running. Besides breathing really hard, my legs felt like logs as I was having a hard time lugging them around the track. I don’t know but for some reason I kept thinking the race really wasn’t gonna happen, that my buddy Elliott would somehow back out due to “sh*t happening”, you know. LOL!
Besides, I had gained about 20lbs, I was lacking strength, and it was cold outside. Those were 3 factors that could have prevented me from getting 7k ready. So After about 5 weeks of running/jogging 2-3 days each week, running a few extra laps which turned into miles each time, I started feeling like I could participate in the race.
It didn’t help that the Wife and I went out the night before (Date Night), ran into Jessica and company, ate, had one too many drinks, and stayed out until about 3 in the morning. I just wasn’t confident anymore that I could run 4 plus miles on barely 3 hours of sleep after that.
But I did anyway………………..
The first of MANY Gold Medals to come…
Elliot enjoying the aftermath of completing his 1st Half Marathon……..
Just remember I ran on 3 hours sleep………
FINALLY!!!!!!!!!
I still can’t believe I actually finished the race and that even after having twins and not doing much in the gym for almost 3 months, that I still managed to knock the race out the park! It just took a little extra determination those last few weeks before and of course it always helps to have the support of a loving wife and two newborn twins to serve as motivation to get you through it. 🙂
Now my boy E wants us to run the Chicago marathon! We shall see! If I do, I’ll certainly vlog the experience this time around and of course you’ll get to see my training on our daily channel, http://www.Youtube.com/TheSocialiteLifeTV.
STAY TUNED!
Congrats Juice job well done…you are a wonderful example of determination,support and inspiration. Just to name a few….best wishes on the next marathon….
Cinnamon
Way to go Juice! Proud of you! That is so awesome! 🏃🏾🏅
Congratulations, Juice! I can “hear” you tell your story as I read it! LOL You have an amazing cheering section with the wife & kids, I’m sure that you’ll do great in the Chicago marathon!
Congratulations Juice! Couch to 7k!! WOW!!!
Love your blog post, Juice! Congrats again on finishing…I knew you could do it!
Congrats they say when a woman is prego a man gains weight as well! Congrats on the run Juice! Much love and God bless you and your family hugs hugs 🤗 🌹💗💙❤️🤠🙃😄💪🏿🙇🏾👼🏾🙏🏾
Congrats juice!! I see giving up is not in your vocabulary what an AMAZING leader for your household and an example for the twins. Well done Sir!!
Congrats, Juice! It doesn’t matter what time you completed it. You accomplished what you set out to do.
Congratulations 🍾🎉🎈🎊 Juice. Way to go
Congrats!!! I am a FAM BAM member. Your babies are so ADORABLE!!!
Congratulations Juice!
This was so cool to read…congrats hard work pays off
Great job juice, will be waiting for the training vlogs!!!!
Well done, Juice, awesome job, Dude!! 👏🏽💪🏽
Congrats!! Maybe one day I can build up enough endurance to run a 7k….hell, even a 5k.
great job Juice
Way to go Juice🏃🏾Congrats!!!
Well done Juice, well done!! I’m also looking forward to the next training vlog.
Way to go!!!
You did a great job Juice! Most people wouldn’t have even attempted after the fun you had the night before. Love your family! Those beautiful twins are Everything!!!
Great job guys!!! It’s great to have a friend to keep you motivated about challenges and pressing through and accomplishing them!! I am really enjoying the blog! Continued success!!!
Congratulations Juice! Great blog! Saying hi to your beautiful family, from Courtclerkk in the Lou!
Great job, Juice! Congrats! Very inspirational blog post.
I know its hard to put the thin mints down lol but we are all proud of you Juice! And kudos on the blog post, your personality jumped off the screen and it was very well put together. God bless you and your family, I love watching you guys grow, love, and learn on your new journey as parents!!!!
Congratulations Juice
Way to go juice!!!!!! You put your mind to it and done it. Congratulations on a job well done.
Ok Juicy J. I see you. Congrats. Well done
Alright now Juice!! Congratulations…..on the run and the blog!!
Congratulation Juice on the run and the blog 🏅🏃🏅🏃🏅
Way to go Juice!
I remember watching the Vlog! You did it no sleep and all. Congrats. I know Sande ain’t a runner she a sprinter but I have a feeling she’ll run 1 with ya when the kiddos get older!
Good Job🤛🏽
Great job.
Congratulations, Juice! It was interesting reading about the background of the preparation for your race. I didn’t know that YOU ran on only 3 hours of sleep!! Good job, and God BLESS you, Sande and the beautiful babies.
Congrats Juice on the run and the blog