Many moons ago when I started this blog one of my earliest posts was about joining the gym. That was what, about 6 years ago? The Gym as an activity lasted a sum total of a month. I think my lack of motivation had a little to do with having no real reason to go to the gym. It just seemed like a "good idea" (tm)

A few weeks ago I decided I needed to try again. Today and signed up and took my first session. It was great, I actually feel energised and looking forward to going again. What's different this time? I'm older and have more to gain. First I now have a little girl getting heavier all the time who I have to lift regularly. Seocnd I have a wife who gets more ill every day, there are more things I have to do for her and more of the time I don't seem strong/fit enough.

Finally, I'm far far more vain than I used to be. My beer gut is getting embarrasing and not being able to keep up with a simple game of footie is just sad.

First session, 35 minutes. 5 minutes warm up walking on the tread mill. 15 cardio running. 15 minutes on the weights. Oh, and few minutes "cooling down" which for me means a few stretches, a little bit of walking it off and a hell of lot trying not to vomit.

Here's hoping I last a bit longer this time.