Friday morning I showed up at William's home @ 6:15 a.m. the game plan for today was just an easy run. I really just wanted to talk with William and get a true sense for what his state of mind is and if he is truly ready and commited to making this life change. We talked about a shorter life expectancy, all of the health concerns that go along with being obese, him and his wife planning a family and his concern for not being able to keep up with his future children. We talked about William being a role model for the young kids he coaches in football for the local recreation team. I asked William "How can you be a role model to 9 & 10 year olds when you are in no shape for running laps?" I feel that although William does seem to understand all the "baggage" that goes along with being obese and he does have the dream of losing weight that there is still something missing in him. I was looking for the spark, the fire, the passion inside him to really ignite, but I don't think it is there just yet. I have not given up. I will keep looking and keep motivating him and maybe we will find it together.
That being said. The run was great! He was very motivated to get out and move. Though I had no set goal in mind distance wise, William did surprise me with a 3.40 mile walk/run in just over 54 minutes! Great for a first workout! The funny thing is that I am always asking William to run a 5K; he is just so intmadated by "5K" he always says no (little does he know he just completed his first!). We ended on a very good note with a "see you tomorrow for some more of the same!"
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