You fall -- you get back up!

kathkeb
on 12/12/11 2:19 am, edited 12/12/11 2:22 am

Yesterday was the Tucson Marathon and 1/2-Marathon.

I walked my first 1/2 Marathon 4 years ago -- with 2 goals in mind.

1. FINISH
2. do not finish last

At the time, I was 239 pounds and 49 years old.
I finished the race in 3:59 and was proud of getting done in less than 4 hours.

Yesterday, I did the same course -- 75pounds lighter at 154 pounds.
I got to about 9 1/2 miles into the race, and I turned around to see if the Elite full Marathon runners were coming up along side me --- and I FELL.

I fell backwards right onto my tailbone --- it hurt.
I was helped up by 2 runners --- and led to a police car nearby.
The police officer offered me an ambulance - but I said "NO" and requested an aid van.
I was going to go to the finish line and wait for my friend.

I sat in the passeger seat of the car for about 4 or 5 minutes ---- and it hurt. I was watching the race and started to see people that I had passed earlier now approaching me.

I decided to get up and try to walk -- and I could, so I left the police car and I did the last 4 miles of the race.

I finished in 3:06 ---- 53 minutes faster than my first race.
If I had not had the fall, I believe that I would have finished in under 3 hours --- which is my new goal!!!

Next year ---- finish in 2:59 or better!!!

I love my band-- I love the freedom that it has helped me achieve in my life!!

Kath

Kate -True Brit
on 12/12/11 3:03 am - UK

Lap Band on 04/23/06

You star!

Highest 290, Banded - 248 Lowest 139 (too thin!). Comfort zone 155-165.

Happily banded since May 2006. Regain of 28lbs 2013-14. ALL GONE!

But some has returned! Up to 175, argh! Off we go again,

kathkeb
on 12/14/11 7:44 am

REALIZE Band on 06/05/09

thanks, Kate.

You have inspired me since before I had surgery.

Kath

Lisa O.
on 12/12/11 6:38 am - Snoqualmie, WA

Lap Band on 11/10/08

Gee, why doesn't this surprise me?! You have been one dedicated and determined trooper from the very beginning that's why you're an inspiration to us all! What a great analogy for this crazy WL journey we're on as well! There are going to be days where we "fall" off our food plan, etc. but we have to get up, dust ourselves off and keep moving forward. It's the only chance we have for true success in fighting our WL battle.

Good job Kath! 12 something miles? That's amazing!

Lisa O.

Lap Band surgery Nov. 2008, SW 335. Lost 116 lbs. LB removal May 2013 gained 53 lbs. Revisied to RNY October 14, 2013, new SW 275.

kathkeb
on 12/14/11 7:45 am

REALIZE Band on 06/05/09

Thanks, Lisa.

Actually, it is 13.1 miles ---- and that is a long way!

It was a great day ---- I am so grateful to have the new-found health to do this type of thing!

You have inspired me in so many ways -- glad I can send a little inspiration your way.

Kath

Lifebeauty
on 12/12/11 7:16 am

Lap Band on 11/16/07

Sorry about the fall but congrats on getting back up, finishing the race and setting a new goal for next year.

With I will succeed.
HW: 280 - LW: 190 - GW - 180
Unfilled 8/15/11 - WT: 209
1st Fill 11/29/11 - WT: 215.5 - 3cc
2/20/12 - New Goal - Get n Onederland
2nd Fill 4/26/12 - WT: 224.0 - 3cc
Z