The Big Merge

I had two blogs going at the same time one that was dedicated to my running and weight loss and this one dedicated to my martial arts training.  I have decided to merge these into a new blog.  Anyone interested in finding me can now find me at:
www.robdares.blogspot.com
This seemed a normal spot to do this [...]

Injury bug

I had taken some time off from my training due to a couple of right leg injuries.  Specifically, I had a plantar injury that just needed time to heal and every time I got on the mat the pivots sent me shrieking like a small child.  In addition to this I had injured my hamstring [...]

Cross Training to Something to Love

When I started back into martial arts this year, American Kenpo specifically.  I did so because I needed some cross training that would keep my interest.  I had started running in March at the depressing weight of 293 pounds.  It was a slow and painful journey from 293 to my current weight of 255.  What [...]