10 Mile Race Yesterday

Yesterday I did the NYRR 10 mile Hot Chocolate race. It was a litte rough as my company's holiday party was Friday night and I wasn't sure I was up to a 10 mile run afterwards. To be honest, I wasn't sure I was up to a 10 mile run at all. The most I had done was since my lower body lift was a 10k (6.2 miles). However, I felt pretty strong after my 10k race last week, so I was willing to give it a try. Not only did I show up for the race, but I finished it! Wow, the 24 pounds I am down since the lower body lift has made a HUGE difference in my running. It is just so much easier to keep going now. Once again I have to say thanks to Dr. Sterry! I finished the race in 1:56:08 which is a 11:36 pace. This is a little more than a minute faster per mile than I did on my fastest 1/2 marathon! I put a picture up on my blog: http://www.losingforlife.com Mary

Gurl you are my Shero

Hi Mary! Good for you!! Wow you are truly are a wonderful spirit. Keep up the GREAT work. Take care and feel good.

Tavia, Thanks. You take care also. Mary

HI Mary, Congratulations! That's great! Maryellen question, how lonf of a recovery period is the lower body lift?

Maryellen, Thanks. It is a little tricky to say how long the recovery period is. I went back to work after 2 1/2 weeks (I have an office job). It was a little rough, because around the time I went back, I developed an infection that was pretty painful. So, it is hard to remove that part of the experience from the overall recovery process. I will tell you however, that the lower body lift is totally worth everything I went through from both a mental and physical perspective. Mentally I can see myself as a thinner person now that I don't have the hanging stomach and physically it is easier to get around. Let me know if you have any other questions on this. Take care, Mary

Go Mary! How totally inspiring! You go girl! Hugs, Amy

Thanks Amy. Take care, Mary

Mary, you are truly awesome!!! Best Wishes, Betsy

Betsy, Thanks. Take care, Mary