Ran 4 miles today

Today I accomplished an amazing feat. I ran 4 miles without dying as part of the training program for the Utica Boilermaker, a 15K race that will be held in July. The training group ups the length of its runs at regular intervals. I can't believe that in only a month, I've gone from being able to run only 4 minutes to running 4 miles. Saturday I'll be running my first 5K with the group. It's such an exhilarating feeling. Exercise comes so much more easily without all those extra pounds weighing me down.

Congratulations Cassie, you have come a long way (literally, lol). Good Luck, Betsy

Cassie HIIGH FIVE BABE!!!

That's great Cassie! Isn't it amazing how much more we can do without all the extra weight? I still can't believe half the things I do today! Congratulations that is awesome! Marilyn

NICE JOB Cassie...keep up the great work.... LisaMarie

That's fantastic!!! I am 91/2 months out and am at the weight you started your journey at.I have lost 107lbs so far.I can't wait to be able to run!I just had a dream last week that I could run.I already can do so much more than before,but being able to run would definetly be a high.Keep it up and best of luck at the boilermaker!!! Darlene

Congratulations on the 1st 107 pounds! That's just amazing. I got the bug to run when I watched my 9 year old run relays after school. He had such an expression of exhilaration on his face. I wanted to feel like a kid again and run just for the fun of it.

CONGRATS, that is such a HUGE milestone in your journery. I am sooo happy for you!!! Maybe one day I will join you for a 10k run?? heh. Take care! Nicole

Now that is truly a success story. Congratulations. Diane

Hi Cassie, One of my goals is to run a marathon too. I haven't even begun running yet, but I'd love to try it out. good luck and continued success with the 15K. Maryellen