My first 5k....

ErinsClovers
on 7/10/10 2:06 am

Well, I don't have a big race report, I will just say that I did it and I am just so proud of myself. I finished in 38:55 and was 108th out of about 200 or so runners. I am really amazed at myself. I only stopped to tie my stupid shoes, but other than that I was pretty proud of myself. I was even passing some girls and guys that were younger than me. That is pretty darn cool!!! I almost started to cry when I was crossing the finish line, because I had just enough to pick up my pace and then I saw and heard my family cheering me on...that was just amazing!!!
I have lost almost 80 pounds now and am just amazed at my accomplishments. I already have my next two races picked out. I am trying to race in the ones that mean something to me, this one was The Children's Miracle Network and the next one will be The Surfer Helps Autism and the next one will be for the Wounded Marines of the Afghan War.
Thanks for everyone here who has inspired me, I thought of you while making my way through this amazing journey today!!!!

Erin

Leth62
on 7/10/10 2:13 am - St.Marys, OH

RNY on 11/12/07

Hi Erin,
CONGRATS on your first 5K. You will always remember your first one. I have my one year anniversary of running this month and logged 18 races during that time. They are addicting.
It is awesome to hear the cheering and entering the shute.
Good luck on your upcoming events, you are doing GREAT!
Lisa :)

DANCBJAMMIN
on 7/10/10 2:34 am - Fort Worth, TX

RNY on 01/14/08

That's awesome! Congrats on what I know will be the 1st of MANY more to come... Well done!

Your Friend In Health & Sport,

Dan Benintendi - OH Support Group Leader
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Linn D.
on 7/10/10 2:44 am - Missoula, MT

RNY on 02/17/04

Nice job Erin!

That first race will always be special to you no matter how many come after it. It sure is a great feeling of accomplishment, and we're all proud of you, too!

Linn

sunni1974
on 7/10/10 4:12 am

RNY on 10/07/09

congrats on finishing your first race! Awesome job already having more lined up.

326 start weight 280 day of surgery

larkinwelch
on 7/10/10 4:31 am

RNY on 08/03/09

Great job!! Great feeling isn't it? Way to go!!
Lisa

Sue M.
on 7/10/10 5:41 am - Nantucket, MA

RNY on 11/12/08

GO ERIN!!!!!!!!!!!!

That just ROCKS!

The things you can accomplish when you set your mind to it!

Congrats!!! Just imagine who YOU are inspiring right now!

Read my blog, BARIATHLETE I run because I can.

First 5K race October 4, 2009 (34.59) PR 5/22/11 (27:26)
First 5 Mile: January 1, 2011 (50:30)
First 10K: July 4, 2010 (1:03.26) New PR 4/10/11 (1:01.14)
First 10 Mile: April 11, 2010 (1:46.15)
First 1/2 marathon: June 13, 2010 (2:22.21) PR: 5/1/11 (2:17.30)
First Marathon: October 16, 2011: 5:47:20
Goofy Challenge: January 7-8, 2012
If you think you can, you can. If you think you can't, you're right. - Mary Kay Ash

ErinsClovers
on 7/10/10 7:12 am

Thank you to everyone I really am just in awe with my new "body"!!!
Sue, I was thinking about that as I was running by some of the people, and when I was really close to the finish line, there was one lady that would run and then walk, she would pass me and then I would pass her, well she was walking when I passed her and said "Come on, we got this, we can finish", I did not know her, she was from Maine or something, but she ran with me, I passed her in the very end, but that felt good!!!!