A Wow Moment...

David G.
on 9/7/07 6:06 am - Reisterstown, MD

I will admit that my WOW moments are a little different than most. Mine is an exercise WOW moment. I started a 5K training class 6 weeks ago in preparation for the Race To Remember next Tuesday. On the first day of that class we had to run a road course that was 1.5 miles long. I covered the distance in 14 minutes and 22 seconds. Not too bad for someone who had had WLS just 4 and a half months prior. On that day, I also finished about a minute behind the fastest young lady in this class. Last night we re-ran the same road course to see how we progressed. I ended up running the course in 12:16. A two minute improvement over my original time. Not only that, I finished almost a minute ahead of the young lady that beat me in the first run. With my progress in the class, my coach has set my goal for the 9/11 race at 27:00. That would mean I would have to run sub 9 minute miles to accompli**** While I doubt I can do that for 3.1 miles, I will try! Hope your weekends are great.

Dave
Every morning in Africa , a gazelle wakes up. It knows it must outrun the fastest lion or it will be killed. Every morning in Africa , a lion wakes up. It knows that it must run faster than the slowest gazelle, or it will starve. It doesn't matter whether you're a lion or a gazelle when the sun comes up you'd better be running.

Ted K.
on 9/7/07 7:20 am - Westminster, MD

RNY on 09/10/07

Good luck with that - I'd don't even drive that fast

By the way - great new pic - now folks will be able to recognize you. Ted

mo21012
on 9/7/07 8:17 am - Anne Arundel County, MD

RNY on 03/22/04

Hey Dave

That is absolutely awesome!!! I'm looking for you to re-inspire me .. I've been slackin' on the gym this week. I skipped out on the gym Wed, Thurs and today .. headed to Boston on Sunday for a few days, but I'm hoping by the time I'm back next Thursday I'll be over this funk about the gym. Good luck on Tuesday for your sub 9 minute mile!!! Hugs, Mo

Comparison is the thief of joy!

If we spend our time comparing our life/weight loss/body to others, we totally miss what WE have accomplished. Keep in mind how far you have come and what you can do now that you couldn't do weeks/months/years ago. I hate the expression " It's all good", but in this case it fits! Wherever you are in your journey ... It's ALL good!!!

(deactivated member)
on 9/7/07 11:31 am - FL

RNY on 09/10/07

David that is great. I think anything you feel good about should be something of a WOW moment. Look where you were 5 months ago, WOW! Hugs Kristen

Aime B.
on 9/7/07 11:54 am - Baltimore, MD

RNY on 10/12/06

That is so cool. Look at you! You are doing so well.

Aime
The love of my OH Family has me humbled!!!!

(deactivated member)
on 9/8/07 5:56 am - Leonardtown, MD

VBG on 07/24/07

I bet you're going to do it and you will inspire us all!!!

telsll
on 9/8/07 8:00 am - Lusby, MD

RNY on 03/01/05

WT David!! You're doing a remarkable job of inspiring others and fulfilling your dream. Can't wait to hear how it all goes. I'm getting good vibes!

TraciL

"Ours not to reason why, Ours but to do and die". Alfred Lord Tennyson

Cira S.
on 9/10/07 7:59 am - Charles Town , WV

RNY on 03/06/07

WTG Dave!! I am just in total awe of how GREAT you are doing just shy a few days of 6 months post op. You are truly an inspiration and I love to read your accomplishments. Someday I will be just like you when I grow up. ;-) Hugs,

I am who I am and accept my feelings wholeheartedly.
Those that mind don't matter, and those that matter don't mind.
Cira 249/144.0 current/goal 154/ 5'3" 10 lbs below my Dr's goal
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