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My Story: one year on MFP & my first half Marathon (lots of pics!)

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  • calichic74
    calichic74 Posts: 43 Member
    LOVE your story!!! And, I LOVE the pic when you crossed the finish line w/your hands up! So much was said about your journey in that one pic!!! Congratulation to you!!! You have truly inspired me!
  • Rubie81
    Rubie81 Posts: 720 Member
    Truly an inspiration. Wow. Thank you for sharing.
  • PowerfulHunt
    PowerfulHunt Posts: 281 Member
    Awesome (*) (*) (*)
  • wateryphoenix
    wateryphoenix Posts: 644 Member
    Showed those docs, huh? :)
  • kecmw25
    kecmw25 Posts: 2,743 Member
    Amazing story! Very inspiring, thank you so much for sharing!!!
  • Jennifer_Lynn_1982
    Jennifer_Lynn_1982 Posts: 567 Member
    wow, just wow! What an incredible story....very inspirational. And like a few others have said, you definitely showed those doctors, didn't you. That's so awesome that your parents came in to watch you finish - very cool!
  • believeinme0430
    believeinme0430 Posts: 270 Member
    Awesome job!! You're story is very inspiring and thank you for sharing!
  • sharonocallaghan1956
    sharonocallaghan1956 Posts: 30 Member
    Well you rock girl - and to the man who cheated on you - bet he's sorry now. You just go on being an inspiration to one and all. Keep going and lots of luck and karma to you xxxxx
  • MrsMizart
    MrsMizart Posts: 1,275 Member
    Excellent lass.
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    Way to get it! Well done lady!
  • Roxiegirl2008
    Roxiegirl2008 Posts: 756 Member
    Way to go! I love your race photos! That has to be right at the end! You can just see your excitement in each one of those.
  • IamUndrCnstruction
    IamUndrCnstruction Posts: 691 Member
    Right in the feels. Grabbing some tissues here...hang on. Ok. YOU ARE AMAZING.
  • BrendaS03
    BrendaS03 Posts: 92 Member
    Amazing accomplishments!!! Thank you for sharing your story :)
  • missnoli25
    missnoli25 Posts: 8
    Oh god, you are amazing. Now my turn. Marathon runners are my true inspiration and you too.
    Love
  • leecha2014
    leecha2014 Posts: 386 Member
    Wow, what a beautiful story of resilience, determination and success. As a runner myself, you brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for sharing, you are a true inspiration.
  • debneeds2beskinny
    debneeds2beskinny Posts: 124 Member
    You are my hero! You have stuck with through everything, good going. You should submit your story to Reader's digest or something. I don't usually comment on a lot of stories, but you just spoke to my heart. awesome! Now I have to go get my tissues
  • vixtris
    vixtris Posts: 688 Member
    Awesome accomplishment! Loving those galaxy pants too
  • WillLift4Tats
    WillLift4Tats Posts: 1,699 Member
    Wow, what an incredibly inspirational story and a huge success to share! Thank you for posting, your story was much needed today. Congratulations and way to go! You're amazing!!!
  • enterdanger
    enterdanger Posts: 2,447 Member
    Thank you for the inspiration!
  • GiveMeCoffee
    GiveMeCoffee Posts: 3,556 Member
    Wow! Just amazing, thank you for sharing, someone pass the tissues please
  • udfreyguy
    udfreyguy Posts: 16 Member
    A half in under 2 hours!!! Wow!!! Amazing journey you have had and great job on the run. Very inspirational.
  • allie_00p
    allie_00p Posts: 280 Member
    Your story is so amazing! I almost teared up at the end with your final race time! Great work, you look absolutely wonderful and happy :D
  • Papatoad194
    Papatoad194 Posts: 251 Member
    Awesome, Go You!
  • brookesdsu
    brookesdsu Posts: 47 Member
    SrMaggalicious wrote: »
    you just made me cry at work. i love you and hate you at the same time...omg...this is the best story i've ever read on here...you are fn beautiful and an amazingly STRONG woman!!! I am an avid believer of getting the MIND in shape before the BODY can follow, and you, my dear..mastered it!!

    Congratulations...and much love and admiration!! <3

    My sentiments exactly!
  • misslazo718
    misslazo718 Posts: 124 Member
    Your story is truly inspirational. Thank you for sharing. I am running my first 5k in April, I just started training but I look forward to crossing that finish line come race day.
  • MargueriteMuguet
    MargueriteMuguet Posts: 230 Member
    Oh i cried reading you story. Not because it's sad of course, but because you stay humble througout it all and it hits me right in the heart :-) congrats andI hope I too will post a success story this year ;-)
  • arussell134
    arussell134 Posts: 463 Member
    Love your story!! Congrats & much success with the next chapter of your life.
  • Bj0223
    Bj0223 Posts: 133 Member
    Awesome work and dedication to your goals! Loved the story, thanks so much for sharing it with us.
  • mochapygmy
    mochapygmy Posts: 2,123 Member
    So wonderful! Congratulations OP!
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