Jimmy Fund Walk Update

LisaBC86
on 9/12/10 9:48 pm - Bridgewater, MA

So it's the morning of Monday September 13, 2010 and I sit in bed feeling like I can't move. My shoulders ache, the back of my thighs hurt when I look at them and my ankkles / feet are burning. I feel horrable physically ! BUT WE DID IT ! Sue Doucet, Kate McKenney, Catherine Walsh and I did a great community service - raised over $2000.00 (still collecting by the way) to help the Jimmy Fund and PROVED something to ourselves - that only people like those of you on this board can understand - we walked 26.2 miles !!!!!!!

I am so incredably proud of us and am amazed at our accomplishment - which we ALL agree could / would NEVER have happened just 1 year ago !!!!

I hope that you would all consider doing something like this - it gives you immense pride and a sense of accomplishment. I think we were all crying ! But nobody but our little group really understood why !

As a side noe - was very proud of my sister and daughter - who did it for the first time and finished too !

YEAH to the THE BH2O BUNCH !!

Highest (that I know of) 285 Weight when I started the process 277
Night before surgery 263 Goal weight 160

Smile ! You'll make the world a happier place !
Inspriational video "Strive for Perfection, Settle with Excellence !
OH Support Group Leader

RedSox15
on 9/12/10 11:46 pm - MA

RNY on 12/16/09

Ahh, you beat me to a post and took the words right out of my mouth !

Yesterday was a day unlike any other ... NEVER could of imagined a year ago that I could/would of done this. Yes, we shed some tears (tears of both JOY and PAIN!) but the memories we made yesterday will always be with me.

Lisa - you are/were such a great team captain! Always being there for us and helping us through! Thanks for walking with me for 26.2 miles
Sue - thanks for staying with me for those last couple of miles ... couldn't of done it without you. *Army Strong; No Man Left Behind*
Catherine - I am so proud of you! You did an amazing job! BE PROUD of yourself :)
To the non OH Girls: Pammy & Kathy - you gals were amazing! Awesome job on your first marathon!
Lynn - You are the best cheerleader everrrr!! THANK YOU for all your support !

LOVE YOU ALL !

Me yesterday at the beginning of the marathon:

Me yesterday in the middle of the marathon:

Me yesterday after mile 16:

Me yesterday after crossing the finish line:

AND

Me this morning trying to get out of bed:

*Kate*

HW: 286 SW: 253 CW: 167 GW: 150

Sue M.
on 9/13/10 8:23 am - Nantucket, MA

RNY on 11/12/08

i have attempted some crazy stuff in my day, but this is the first time I set out to walk a marathon in one day AND DO IT!

My butt hurts, I've got some blisters and my chiropractor sounded like he was twisting bubble wrap today when adjusting me (pop pop pop pop pop), and it was SO WORTH IT.

This kind of event may not be for everyone, but it was a great challenge for those of us who did it, and I'm so honored to have walked with Lisa and Kate (and Catherine, in spirit), as well as Kathy and Pammy.

I'm proud of everyone, but it was super inspiring to see Lisa and Kate fight the pain and really dig deep to finish this walk. You ladies have nothing to prove to ANYONE as far as being tough, having courage, and having heart. You are amazing!!!!

Catherine, I have no doubt I'd have bawled my eyes ou****ching you cross the finish line. You are an athlete, woman! Don't let anyone tell you that you can't do something.

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

Lynn C
on 9/13/10 9:39 am

VSG on 09/07/10

waaaaa, I cried just reading this post. You are all spectacular, strong, beautiful, amazing, role models. I can honestly say that I am very honored and so amazingly happy to have met you all and have you in my life. The BH2O Bunch Rulz! and you ladies are the reason why.

I'm am very proud of you and you should all be very proud of yourselves - now rest up, we have to start training for next year soon.......LOL

Lynn C ~
Banded 9/12/2005 ~ Revision to VSG on 9/7/2010 ~ Losing again with a Keto lifestyle

Sue M.
on 9/13/10 10:04 am - Nantucket, MA

RNY on 11/12/08

Can't wait, Lynn!!!!!!

So glad you are feeling better, and you were totally with us in spirit on the road!

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

purplefans
on 9/13/10 11:28 am - MA

RNY on 08/21/08

Congratulations to all of you on a fantastic accomplishment!!!

RedSox15
on 9/13/10 2:42 pm - MA

RNY on 12/16/09

What is this next year everyone speaks of !?!?!?!

*Kate*

HW: 286 SW: 253 CW: 167 GW: 150

CATHERINE81
on 9/14/10 3:27 am - BROCKTON, MA

RNY on 05/18/09

I still cant believe i did it im still sore as hell but very proud of myself and all of you.. still pissed that i couldnt catch up bit never quitted i love all of you and giving all of you a hug from afar..

xoxoxo
catherine