Complete a FULL MARATHON - Check
Yesterday, Sunday October 16, 2011, I completed my 1st Marathon, the Metro Health Grand Rapids Marathon in 4:43:37! WOOHOO!
It's been awhile since I've posted here, but as I think about the last year, the weight loss, the return to fitness, and my running, I wanted to come back here and let you all know you were a "big" (pardon the fat pun) part of my accomplishing this.
It was from all of your posts and especially DAN BENINTENDI's that motivated me to start running and set the goal of running a marathon. Thank you Dan and everyone else who shares and inspires others on this forum!
It is very easy to be overcome with emotion as I think of where I was and what I've accomplished over the past two years. It has been a fantastic journey!
Get out there, stay active, and RUN ON!
It's been awhile since I've posted here, but as I think about the last year, the weight loss, the return to fitness, and my running, I wanted to come back here and let you all know you were a "big" (pardon the fat pun) part of my accomplishing this.
It was from all of your posts and especially DAN BENINTENDI's that motivated me to start running and set the goal of running a marathon. Thank you Dan and everyone else who shares and inspires others on this forum!
It is very easy to be overcome with emotion as I think of where I was and what I've accomplished over the past two years. It has been a fantastic journey!
Get out there, stay active, and RUN ON!
Eating junk food and CRAP is not a reward...it's a punishment...
it's a DEATH sentence...Reward yourself with Good Health!
Highest Weight: 287 Lbs-January 2010; Reached Goal 195 Lbs - Dec 2010
Total Lost: 92 Lbs; Completed FULL MARATHON (26.2 Miles) 10-16-2011
it's a DEATH sentence...Reward yourself with Good Health!
Highest Weight: 287 Lbs-January 2010; Reached Goal 195 Lbs - Dec 2010
Total Lost: 92 Lbs; Completed FULL MARATHON (26.2 Miles) 10-16-2011
Congrats on a major accomplishment! Now its your turn to inspire us 
Thank you!
Thank you! www.sexyskinnybitch.wordpress.com - my journey to sexy skinny bitch status
11/16/12 - Got my Body by Sauceda - arms, Bl/BA, LBL, thigh lift.
HW 420/ SW 335 /CW 200 
85 lbs lost pre-op / 135 post op
~~~~Alison~~~~~
Awesome job! Now I am starting to feel the pressure 
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I actually followed your times on FB and got a good chuckle when run keeper went hay wire and had you running a 4min pace. I was like WHOA!! He found his inner Kenyan!
Again so proud and inspired by your accomplishments.
.I actually followed your times on FB and got a good chuckle when run keeper went hay wire and had you running a 4min pace. I was like WHOA!! He found his inner Kenyan!
Again so proud and inspired by your accomplishments.
Paul C.
First 5K 9/27/20 46:32 - 11 weeks post op (PR 28:55 8/15/11)
First 10K 7/04/2011 1:03 First 15K 9/18/2011 1:37
First Half Marathon 10/02/2011 2:27:44 (PR 2:24:35)
First Half Ironman 9/30/12 7:32:04
First 5K 9/27/20 46:32 - 11 weeks post op (PR 28:55 8/15/11)
First 10K 7/04/2011 1:03 First 15K 9/18/2011 1:37
First Half Marathon 10/02/2011 2:27:44 (PR 2:24:35)
First Half Ironman 9/30/12 7:32:04
Congrats! I know EXACTLY how you feel!!
You are a rock star!
You are a rock star!
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
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
HUUUUUUUUUUGE Kudos boss. You ARE the man!!!
Your Friend In Health & Sport,
Dan Benintendi - OH Support Group Leader
www.trimywill.com
www.swimfromobesity.com
www.trimywill.blogspot.com
Support Group: www.obesityhelp.com/group/Post_Op_PRs/
Dan Benintendi - OH Support Group Leader
www.trimywill.com
www.swimfromobesity.com
www.trimywill.blogspot.com
Support Group: www.obesityhelp.com/group/Post_Op_PRs/
Looking forward to following in your and the other members here footsteps. What an accomplishment. Congratz!!!
Jay
First 5K 5/21/2011 00:48:24
First 13 mile run 02:31:39 10/30/2011
5K Race PR 24:38 5/2013
First TRIATHLON 1:48:37 5/7/2012
Augusta Ironman 70.3 6:54:67
Half Marathon PR 1:55:39 6/8/2013 Bootlegger Half Marathon
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