I'm registered for my first fitness goal of 2007! It's a vertical race to the top of our tallest building downtown. It's called Trek To The Top and it's competitive stair climbing where on Sat. Feb. 24th, I'll run (walk, pant, crawl) my way up 633 feet, 40 flights, and take 870 steps.
I've never done a race like this before and that is my main reason for registering. I have no idea how I'll do or what my time will be, but to me, that doesn't matter. This is will give me something to focus on, help get my fitness sparked up again and give me a goal to reach for and attain. I'm exicited and look forward to this.
Why you ask?
My answer is simple...WHY NOT!
See ya at the top!
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You're a far better man than I! Good luck with this!!! And don't feel bad about taking the elevator back down! :-)
Posted by: osbasso | Tuesday, January 23, 2007 at 10:51 PM
Thanks, Os. Funny thing is, is that they MAKE us take the elevator down. Guess they figure the risk of a bunch of wet noodle wobbly legs and tired athletes trying to walk/trip down 870 stairs don't mix and that might increase their liability. lol.
Posted by: VirgoJen | Wednesday, January 24, 2007 at 12:05 AM
Awesome! We have one of those races here as well.
Seeing that picture made me laugh...The Woodmen. That building was my view from my dorm room and we always seemed to refer to it when giving directions. "When you see the Woodmen...or "Down by Woodmen..." I know, it's funny in a "had to be there..." kind of way, but it made me chuckle.
Shut up.
Posted by: Meredith | Wednesday, January 24, 2007 at 09:06 AM
Oh no I get your humor...it IS funny. The good old Woodman. Not so "great" anymore...at least not the "big man on campus" any longer. Lol.
You always make me laugh. When are we getting together?
Posted by: VirgoJen | Wednesday, January 24, 2007 at 09:08 AM
Good for you! You truly are an inspiration. I remember you losing all of that weight a couple of years ago and you just continue to set and achieve goals for yourself. I have no doubt you will be one of the first to reach the top!
Posted by: Lisa O | Wednesday, January 24, 2007 at 10:01 AM
Aw shucks Lisa, thanks. Really. I've been told time and time again what an inspiration I am and I LOVE hearing that...NOT (!!!!) for ego reasons, but because I love knowing I can inspire people to do good things, whether it be within themselves, or sharing it with the world. It all starts within. It's hard. You have to take that inspiration and spread it. Good things really do happen. Maybe not so visible, but the trickle down is amazing.
Thank you for your faith. You having faith in me, gives me faith in myself.
Have a great day!
Posted by: VirgoJen | Wednesday, January 24, 2007 at 10:08 AM
Wow - what a challenge, but you are excellent at this stuff. You will do great - without a doubt.
Posted by: Stephanie | Wednesday, January 24, 2007 at 01:25 PM
You Go Girl!!!!
Posted by: Kelly | Wednesday, January 24, 2007 at 07:10 PM
You are AWESOME! :) I have no doubts that you can do it! :)
Posted by: T | Wednesday, January 24, 2007 at 09:06 PM
WOW.....I really wish I had the stamina to do that!!! Can't wait to hear how it goes!!!
Posted by: Janis | Wednesday, January 24, 2007 at 09:23 PM
What a great challenge! But I know you will do great! You rock.
How is Collin liking kindergarten?
Posted by: celeste | Wednesday, January 24, 2007 at 09:43 PM
That sounds like fun. Wait, let me rephrase that. It sounds like a LOT of hard work, but how excited will you be to know that you did it :) You'll have to let us know how it goes. I'm interested in knowing how it compares to running.
P.S. It is great to "see" you back here.
Posted by: Lisa R | Thursday, January 25, 2007 at 05:37 PM
I think you will do great. You have a lot of motivation and determination.
Posted by: Kristin-Mom to 3 boys and a GIRL!!!! | Friday, January 26, 2007 at 10:02 AM
Thanks everyone. Motivated and determined for sure. I sincerly appreciate your comments.
Um...yeah guess I should have thought a little more about my gimpy knee before I agreed to run up 870 stairs. haha. Needless to say I took that day off work because I'm sure my ASS WILL BE KILLING ME after I'm done.
Off to practice running up real stairs...gimp gimp gimp. :)
Have a great weekend everyone!
Posted by: VirgoJen | Friday, January 26, 2007 at 10:06 AM
PS. Meredith...I'm holding you to the "Cure" race...I emailed you. :)
Posted by: VirgoJen | Friday, January 26, 2007 at 10:11 AM
You seriously never stop, do you? I could only wish to have a fourth of your motivation and determination. You are something else!
Posted by: Laura | Friday, January 26, 2007 at 12:42 PM
That is so AWESOME! You are such a motivation!
Posted by: Rae | Monday, January 29, 2007 at 09:32 PM
Again, thank you! :)
Posted by: VirgoJen | Tuesday, January 30, 2007 at 11:38 AM
Wow - that's a lot of steps! Best of luck to you. Glad to see you're back. Hope you're in a "better place" these days. Also love your 365 pics - very insightful.
Posted by: Judy | Friday, February 02, 2007 at 06:42 PM
Just wanted you to know I am thinking of you today. I only have a gut feeling about what you might be going through but thought you might an extra hug today.
((((HUG))))
I hope this isn't too personal on your public blog - I don't have your e-mail or I would contact you that way.
Posted by: Lisa O | Wednesday, February 14, 2007 at 10:07 AM
Praying/thinking of you. Miss hearing you on here and hoping things will be better soon!
Posted by: Becca | Monday, February 19, 2007 at 07:32 PM
VJ, miss you!
Posted by: Laura | Tuesday, February 20, 2007 at 08:11 AM
Hey Jennifer -- just wanted to tell you good luck in tomorrow's "Trek to the Top" event you're participating in.
Have a good weekend, hon!
Need a VJ fix here. ;)
Posted by: Sandi P. | Friday, February 23, 2007 at 01:12 PM