NSVs: 5K and playing with my kids (pictures)

Julie_Donahue

Less than 6 months ago, I weighed over 300 pounds; I couldn't run for a minute without feeling like I was going to die; and I rarely played with my kids because I was too tired or too big to fit in the equipment.

Today, I ran my first 5K on pavement and with wind resistance to practice for my first 5K race in 4 weeks. I completed it in just under 55 minutes. Then I took my kids to a local business that has those big blow up toys (like bounce houses) and PLAYED with my kids!! I climbed through the obstacle course, went down the slides, and went back for more.

THIS is why I am changing my life! So I can enjoy it and enjoy my kids!

The pictures below may not be the most flattering, but to me they are symbol of the changes I'm making!


After completing the run!



Climbing the wall:


Going down the slide:


Happy smiles with the kids! Worth it all!

tadnor

Awesome! You look so much happier, great job.

dreamweavers4

aww, you look like you and the kids had so much fun! Congrats! You are doing great!

haymancm

How Awesome!!! Your kids looked like they had so much fun! I'll be signing up to run my 1st 5k @ the end of July, too! Has the c25k helped you a lot w/ preparing for it? Did you wear your HRM during the play time?

cmcollett

Awesome job. So worth it!!!

Julie_Donahue

How Awesome!!! Your kids looked like they had so much fun! I'll be signing up to run my 1st 5k @ the end of July, too! Has the c25k helped you a lot w/ preparing for it? Did you wear your HRM during the play time?

I don't have an HRM, but I had on my Body Media.

Lissa_muzrall

Congrats! Great inspiration!!

DaisyDi65

Great job Julie! Our kids are everything, glad you got to enjoy, you look like you are having a blast!