Finished my first 1/2 Marathon!

John V.
on 6/4/12 4:16 am - MN

Yesterday I finished my very first 1/2 Marathon in Minneapolis! So thankful and blessed to look back and think that two years ago I was still recovering from surgery and now I can run 13 miles without stopping! Finished in 02 hours, 4 minutes, and 35 seconds.

While I lurk most of the time here, I couldn't have done it without reading all the tips, encouragements, and inspirational stories from all of you!

Next weekend I'm tackling the MS150 bike ride up here in MN, and am registered for a sprint triathlon in August. Love summer!

John

HW: 280 / SW: 250 / GW#1: 175 / GW#2: 160 / GW#3: 150 / CW: 147.8

Includes 30 lbs lost pre-surgery.

mcarthur01
on 6/4/12 6:42 am - Cumming, GA

RNY on 10/30/08

congrats! that is a great time for your first 1/2, you should feel very proud. we'd love for you to post more often.

Where are we going?? And why am I in this handbasket??

right now. somewhere. somebody is working harder than you.

John V.
on 6/4/12 7:42 am - MN

RNY on 05/24/10

Thanks!! Yeah, I really need to lurk less and talk more... ;)

HW: 280 / SW: 250 / GW#1: 175 / GW#2: 160 / GW#3: 150 / CW: 147.8

Includes 30 lbs lost pre-surgery.

superconducting
on 6/4/12 9:45 am - Montgomery, NY

Lap Band on 08/12/09

heckuva good time for a first half! For any half!

John V.
on 6/4/12 1:27 pm - MN

RNY on 05/24/10

Thanks Andrew! Had a good friend run along side of me and kept me goin!

HW: 280 / SW: 250 / GW#1: 175 / GW#2: 160 / GW#3: 150 / CW: 147.8

Includes 30 lbs lost pre-surgery.

KatCooper
on 6/4/12 10:40 am - Collierville, TN

RNY on 06/30/11

That is a great time!!! Promise not to snicker when I post a 4 hour time!!!! :-) Congrats!!! This is my favorite forum. I dont think I would have the courage to even think about doing a 1/2 without the people on this board!!!

Kat

Lots of 5K's, 10K's., 4 1/2 Marathons, 3 Sprint Triathlon done. 2 Olympics and my First IRONMAN 70.3 September 2013 and First Full Marathon Dec 2013 !!!!!

My blog- www.NPRunner.blogspot.com

John V.
on 6/4/12 1:28 pm - MN

RNY on 05/24/10

Thanks Kat! Any time is great, it's all about finishing and the accomplishment of doing what we couldn't do before! :-)

HW: 280 / SW: 250 / GW#1: 175 / GW#2: 160 / GW#3: 150 / CW: 147.8

Includes 30 lbs lost pre-surgery.

julesGA
on 6/4/12 10:12 pm - Brunswick, GA

VSG on 11/22/11

Congrats!!!

Paul C.
on 6/4/12 11:16 pm - Cumming, GA

RNY on 07/16/10

Awesome job on your first half!

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

nate2009
on 6/5/12 2:45 am - Lebanon, OH

RNY on 07/14/09

Nice bro... Heck of a time !!

No longer about weight , it's all about living.

Finished my first 1/2 Marathon!

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