FART! pictures.
So on the subject of goal setting as many of you know I make my goals based on accomplishments and not about the scale. To illustrate it here are a few pictures.
Morning of surgery:
Pre first 5K (11 weeks)
First Half Marathon Finish:
Best 5K ever!
In each of these Photos I am considered Either Overweight or some Degree of Obese. But it shows that this label does not affect what I do or how people feel about me as the last one is my son running his 2nd 5k with me. I have even ran with him and helped him get 2nd place in a 5K for his age group (he was 9 in the picture).
This past Saturday I ran a 5K in 28 and change and claimed overall Winner for Bariatric males.
Enjoy your life not a number on the scale.
Morning of surgery:
Pre first 5K (11 weeks)
First Half Marathon Finish:
Best 5K ever!
In each of these Photos I am considered Either Overweight or some Degree of Obese. But it shows that this label does not affect what I do or how people feel about me as the last one is my son running his 2nd 5k with me. I have even ran with him and helped him get 2nd place in a 5K for his age group (he was 9 in the picture).
This past Saturday I ran a 5K in 28 and change and claimed overall Winner for Bariatric males.
Enjoy your life not a number on the scale.
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
Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice!
Paul, the words of advise and encouragement continue to help.
Thanks for giving your time for our journey!
(strangely enough, spell check doesn't approve of the way I sometimes spell nice)
Paul, the words of advise and encouragement continue to help.
Thanks for giving your time for our journey!
(strangely enough, spell check doesn't approve of the way I sometimes spell nice)
"Future's so bright, I gotta wear shades!"
highest weight : 428 Banded 11/3/2011 surgery weight : 386
highest weight : 428 Banded 11/3/2011 surgery weight : 386
This is such a great post! This weekend I ran a 5k with a little running buddy of mine who was born deaf. He is 7. We crossed the finish line at 40:59 and lemme tell ya, it was the best FREAKIN' 5k that I have ever run. I loved it and felt such a sense of accomplishment as we crossed it with our hands held!
I recently went to Charlotte, NC to become a Council Director and Head Coach of a girls running program called Girls on the Run. It encourages healthy choices, positive self esteem and body image in girls 8-14. They celebrate the 10 week curriculum by completing a 5k anyway they want -- hopping, skipping, running, walking. This is such a thrill for me to be a part of and I can't wait to start coaching in the fall!
Congrats on lifetime achievements!!
I recently went to Charlotte, NC to become a Council Director and Head Coach of a girls running program called Girls on the Run. It encourages healthy choices, positive self esteem and body image in girls 8-14. They celebrate the 10 week curriculum by completing a 5k anyway they want -- hopping, skipping, running, walking. This is such a thrill for me to be a part of and I can't wait to start coaching in the fall!
Congrats on lifetime achievements!!
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