tag:www.chicagonow.com,2011:/blogs/pace-of-chicago//39/tag:www.chicagonow.com,2009:/blogs/pace-of-chicago//39.29033- 2011-03-18T22:37:04Z David Wallach takes you inside the world of Chicago's endurance sports athletes. Movable Type 4.261 tag:www.chicagonow.com,2009:/blogs/pace-of-chicago//39.29033 2009-11-09T17:08:17Z 2009-11-09T17:16:24Z

David Wallach http://www.chicagonow.com/profiles/DavidWallach

I've been working with Coach Jennifer Harrison for a week now, and it's going pretty well!  The workouts have been interesting, and tough...each day has been a little different and the results have varied.  The highlight was Tuesday... I ran for 20 minutes, with no walking!  I doubted before hand if I could do it...but I did. 

Wednesday was my first gym day at Bally's Total Fitness(Ashley Bond we need you).  I was kind of flying blind as they were really just interested in selling me the membership.  My "tour guide" asked why I needed a gym...why I wanted to work out.  When I told him, he gave me a little snark.  Which was a fantastic reminder...I know that I'm a big guy and have a long way to go to get there.  Despite that he extended my free pass until the 15th, and then I'll start paying for my membership.

The workout consisted of 4 sets of the following:  step-up, seated row, one-leg squats, chest press crunches and seated lat pull to chest.  I was sore, but a good sore!

I've lost 18.5 lbs as of last Wednesday, not bad but I think I'm flying blind a bit...with horrible eating habits for so long, I think a dietitian would help, and am looking for suggestions/ recommendations.

Other than that, I'm working on taking this day by day...otherwise I get overwhelmed with how huge this seems.  Friday I did, and I think it's because I'm working at balancing work, my wife and daughters, my wife's school schedule and marathon training. 

And if anyone is looking to go for a run sometime, shoot me an email!  I'll be doing the Santa Shuffle on 12/5! ]]> tag:www.chicagonow.com,2009:/blogs/pace-of-chicago//39.29033-comment:126878 Jennifer Harrison http://www.chicagonow.com/profiles/jenharrison You are doing so great, Dan! KEEP up the great work. Surely an inspiration for many!!

]]> 2009-11-10T01:19:40Z tag:www.chicagonow.com,2009:/blogs/pace-of-chicago//39.29033-comment:126891 cubicle dad http://www.chicagonow.com/profiles/cubicledad Thanks Jen! I've had friends and a relative or two tell me they're getting active because of this! Inspiring people to move is extra motivation for me!

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