Completed second 1/2 marathon! Woo Hoo!

Hello Junebugs, Well, I finished my second 1/2 marathon today. I'm really sore, and have blisters, but I did it~ all 13.1 miles. It was at the beach, where it was sunny and gorgeous. I'm glad to have it done!! I'll post a pic or two once I get them from my friend's camera. And, I made sure my ipod didn't die on me this time!!! Have a great evening, Kerri

WAY TO GO! You are doing so great. I am jealous. Wish we had the weather that I could get out there and run. Instead we get 5 degree weather. UGH! Can't wait to see your pictures. You are looking so good. Shelley

Thanks so much, Shelley...I forget about the intense weather in other parts of the country! I tell ya, it was below freezing a couple of weeks ago and I about froze my tail off! 5 degrees, yikes!! Hang in there, spring is coming, then you can do a race of your choice, too. The 5K's are awesome if you haven't done one before. Plus, you can just walk it with no running! Keep posting, we miss seeing you! Hugs, Kerri

WOW, another June bug actually here and alive! I was wondering where everyone has been lately. This board is dead, and becoming more dead by the day. Kerri, I am so jealous of your success. Congrats on completing your second half of the marathon. You are such an athete! You are looking mighty fine in your picture! Are you at goal yet? You sure look like you are. I keep struggling with the same pounds, lose and gain! I keep doing that to myself. Ugh! This second year has been a tough one. I'm getting ready to pursue my second round of plastics. I'll know more in a week and a half. I get to see my ps on Valentine's Day. Well, I'm going to be off to a medical staff meeting now. Take care. Hugs, Lucy

Boy, Lucy, I don't think I would ever have thought of someone saying that I was an athlete at this point of my life...thanks for the compliment!! I'm not quite at my personal goal, yet. It's been about the same in weight...gaining and losing the same 3-4 lbs., just like everyone it seems. I have about 15 lbs. to make it to my personal goal of 150. That would be VERY cool, but if not, I'm perfectly happy with where I am. Would love to get some of this extra hanging skin off, I'm jealous of you for that reason!! Second round of plastics, WOW! Cool for you! How did the interview go? Did you get the new job? Hugs, Kerri

Hi Kerri! I have my second interviews on Thursday. So we'll see how it goes! I'm definitely in the running. Next week I'll find out more about my plastics . The date somewhat depends on the job situation. It will either be before I leave my present job (I'll only take a couple of days off) or a bit later in May when I'm at the new job (if I get it). Yeah, those darn last pounds. It's like I am fighting with my body to get there. My old self keeps coming out and being naughty. Today I am going cold turkey again! I will make it!!! Take care. I'm off to a meeting outside the hospital. I don't want to go out in this very cold weather Hugs, Lucy

Good Luck Lucy with the second interview. I know you will do great! Lynn

Hi Lynn. Thanks for the well wishes. I'll keep everyone posted. Lucy

Go Kerri! I am so inspired by you. I wish I had the energy to move so much. With my iron low, I know why I haven't had the gettyup to excersize! I hope to have that dealt with soon. Can't wait to see the pics! And I am jealous of the weather there too, it was -20 degrees this AM and my kids are home from school because of it! BBBRRRRRRRRR!!!! Wendy

Awwww, thanks Wendy!! I'm hoping that your iron issue is getting better. That can be pretty dangerous, huh? Spring is hopefully about ready to be sprung, so soon you'll be out there doing your own 5K or 10K. There's an awesome website called www.runningintheusa.com that you can look up your state and all of the events that are in your area. I always plan about 4-5 months out. Thanks for your ongoing support! Hugs, Kerri