I'm fit!

geekyjen

200 days ago I couldn't run a mile and weighed around 150lbs
100 days ago I ran my first 5k and weighed around 130lbs
Yesterday I ran my first half marathon weighing 120lbs

Just as I have trouble appreciating what my body looks like now, I have trouble appreciating that I'm fit. I am scared to run with other people because I still think of myself as not being a runner.
I can now do a pull-up and bench press 85lbs. I easily did 50 push-ups in the middle of my workout today.
And I ran a half marathon. I ran every step of it. 2 hrs 16 minutes (including an extended bathroom break at mile 5...)

I told myself that when I ran a half marathon I had to accept that I was fit. So today I am appreciating that I am fit!

lucifa73

Well done. It does take time for the changes to sink in doesn't it! What's the next goal?

Natalie43

you are 100% fit!! great job, well done you

neady

Well done! That's why I love this site - you hear so many inspiring stories that keep you motivated - thank you :happy:

teetee1281

Great Job. It is necessary for us to look back and really see what we have accomplished to see what we have become. Reading posts like yours tells me that I can push myself just a little harder. Thanks for sharing!

Liz75

Excellent!

Aid_B

A W E S O M E ! ! ! ! ! :happy:

geekyjen

thanks y'all
i am struggling a little with what my next goals are and would love advice.

i think i want to try yoga and sign up for another half marathon, but i'm not completely sure what my next big goal is.

ritodcin03

good for you!!!

rybo

Congrats!

I would defnitely suggest yoga. It feels so good to stretch on those off days from running. Plus it really helps your core & balance.

Go for a faster time in the half???

Aid_B

How about a Tri-athalon, swimming, cycling and running. You got the running sorted, just swiming and cycling to concentrate on

geekyjen

yeah, i've definitely thought about it.
i've actually got the cycling down too (and it's amazing how much easier biking is 30lbs lighter!), but i have a slight fear of getting kicked in the head and i know that triathlon season is ending.

definitely going to aim for better times in the future, too.

dcruzz

CONGRATS!!! YOUR HISTORY INSPIRES ME THANKS FOR SHARING IT

flannan

Accept it girl, you're well fit! And when you think about it, 200 days is such a short period to accomplish so much!