bendoeslife:

• Download a training plan.
• Don’t do too much too soon. Build it up.
• Tip your barista.
• Commit to your short runs with as much devotion as your long run and vice versa.
• Linkin Park featuring Jay-Z.
• Buy your bus driver a coffee every once in a while.
• Hydrate even when you’re not…

So I decided to start training for a half marathon about a month ago, but I’ve been pretty much half assing it, not eating healthy… not losing the weight I need to.
So yesterday I got my Runners World regular people issue and there was this story on this guy Ben I watched his YouTube video, read his blog/tumblr and I’m beyond inspired. He is a real life idol. Not some absurd story of a regular guy with natural born talent or skill. This is an average man who let desire get the best of him and lost control of his own life, then found strength within his heart and mind and set out on a journey and succeeded!
I will succeed on my journey as well, and when days get tough I’ll think of Ben. I’ve come to realize I’d rather struggle and be miserable for 3 months than the rest of my life. I’m taking action now and there’s no looking back.
And even though my journey won’t be as hard as Ben’s was, it’s still a change, and a change for the best!

So click on the link and just give it a read
Be inspired, be true to yourself, change your life