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Introduction Text The title of my SparkPage is a tagline from one of my favorite movies, Galaxy Quest. This plucky statement was made by Commander Peter Quincy Taggart played by Tim Allen. This statement, "Never give up, never surrender!" is to remind me that persistence is key to health and well being. I joined this SparkPeople in 2005 to get a $150 insurance rebate from my then employer. I have since moved on to another job. I deleted my original corporate sponsored account and made my own personal identity as SPEEDYDOG. The support and the resources on this site are indispensable! I played football in high school and college. I was an offensive tackle. I was not all that large (6' tall and 265 lbs) so I relied on strength and quickness. I was also on the track team. I ran the 1/2 mile and threw the shot and discus. I also boxed and wrestled. Like a lot of ex-athletes I gained weight easily. As the years went by, my weight steadily increased. My health starting going downhill. I was diagnosed with high blood pressure. My feet hurt all the time. I lost weight on various plans but gained it all back. I was the typical yo-yo dieter. SparkPeople has helped me stabilize my weight. I have lost 60 pounds on SparkPeople. I am confident that I can reach my goals. I am running again, I enjoy an occasional recreational race. I am having fun. Here are a few of my favorite quotes: "A lot of people run a race to see who's the fastest. I run to see who has the most guts." Steve Prefontaine "Never mistake activity for achievement." John Wooden "Important principles may, and must, be inflexible." Abraham Lincoln "Whatever you are, be a good one." Abraham Lincoln "Winning isn't everything, but the will to win is everything." Vince Lombardi "Run when you can, walk if you have to, crawl if you must; just never give up. " Dean Karnazes "No one has ever drowned in sweat." Lou Holtz "The problem with having a sense of humor is often that people you use it on aren't in a very good mood." Lou Holtz "It ain't bragging if you can do it." Dizzy Dean

Personal Goals - 185 Pounds - 34" Waist Running Goals - 5K 24:00 (Goal Met, March 2nd 2010 - 23:12) - 400M 0:64 - 800M 2:30

Cardio 6 days per week, including: - Running - Eliptical Trainer - Brisk Walking - Mountain Biking Strength Training 3 to 4 Days Per Week 2,250 to 2,350 cals/day

I live in Colorado. My activities include: - Downhill Skiing - Cross Country Skiing - Snowshoeing - Hiking - Bicycling - Running - Motorcycling (Dirt and Street) - Radio Control Airplanes

October 11, 2008 - 270 Pounds - High Blood Pressure (145/95) - High Cholesterol - Back Pain - Foot Pain - Knee Pain May 9, 2009 - 225 Pounds - Low Blood Pressure (104/68) - Low Cholesterol

Add a Link "No one has ever drowned in sweat." Lou Holtz "The strongest have their moments of fatigue." Friedrich Nietzsche "It ain't bragging if you can do it." Dizzy Dean " Not everyone who looks fast really is, and not everyone who looks slow really is." Mark Remy
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