Sweet NSV from a humiliating experience

In January 2008, I signed up to do the Phoenix Rock and Roll 1/2 Marathon.
I joined the Prevention Magazine team -- and worked to train (virtually) with them.

I got their team t-shirt and was mortified when even the biggest shirt they had did not fit me.
I was the only person in the team photo that was not in a team t-shirt.
I did not get cheered on during the race as part of the team - because no one knew I was part of that team.  I was embarassed -- and disappointed to not be able to fully participate.
I did finish the race --- and I kept that shirt.

This weekend, I wore the shirt to the gym and it is now so big that it chafes my skin when I run --- so, it is about to go into the 'donate' pile.

My too small shirt is now a member of the 'too big' club ----- and that bad memory is going to go out the door with it.

Hang in there, everyone --- today's disappointments are stepping stones to tomorrow's victories!!!!

I am glad that it turned in to a GOOD story for you!

I know just how that feels.  We've been given shirts at work as a surprise and they only ordered few xxl and I hated walking to that pile and finding it gone.  Or they would give me an L and it would never fit.  Always felt so deflating.

How awesome that you did not give up! You did the 1/2 marathon anyway, and now look at you! Thanks for your story and encouragement!