Obese & Menopausal-- to-- 1/2 Marathon!
boatsie77
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On Sunday (Nov 10, 2013) this 58-year-old, formerly obese, menopausal lady finished her first 1/2 Marathon ever in 2:25:19.
HERE I AM AT 236+POUNDS
NOW AT 146 POUNDS.....SHE STARTS!
SHE FINISHES!
SHE GETS HER MEDAL!!!
Here's some background on my journey from obese to goal (April 2012 - March 2013) via my "Mud Run 5K" posting--I included a link in that thread to my "Goal Posting" so you can read how I "did it" if you're intersted.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/992718-58-year-old-goddess-completes-1st-5k-mud-run
My sister (mentioned in the "goal" thread) is currently down over 125 pounds (in 15 months!) and returned this year to re-do our VERY FIRST 5K walk-- this year I came in first overall and she came in second overall! Moreover, she also completed a 1/2 marathon this past Sunday too! She completed it in 2:57:21! Walking most of the way due to issues she has with her feet--and she's 60 years old! I'm SO, SO PROUD OF HER...SHOUT OUT TO MARVELMO!!
I signed up for this 1/2 Marathon in July and used a "walking 1/2 marathon" plan I downloaded from About.com. I later incorporated a bit of the walk-run-walk training and received some great tips looking through the MFP boards and blogs. Special shout out to MFPers Jeanmk56 and bw_conway for their great tips and encouragement in the final days leading up to the race.
When I hit "goal weight" and entered maintenance in March 2013, I decided to use participation in 5Ks as my strategy for staying on track with my fitness and nutrition. I try to always be "in training" for an upcoming 5K. In addition to run-walking about 3x a week, I also use weight machines 2x a week and attend a cardio-sculpting class 2x (same day as weight training).
I'm now thinking of entering another 1/2 marathon that takes place in March 2014 (ironically the 1 year anniversary of the day I reached "goal weight"). And my ultimate goal is to do the Disney World Full Marathon in January 2015 to celebrate my 60th birthiday (if my thighs and calves are willing). In January of 2014 I'm thinking of starting a blog on MFP to outline my one-year leading up to my 60th birthday and Marathon training and hope to enlist the help of all the knowledgeable MPFers out there on how to successfully get my tired, wrinkled old body across the finish line in Disney World and live to celebrate my 60th birthday.
At present, I'm still not comfortable doing the "friending-social media thingie" on MFP, but I will certainly answer any questions i receive in my mailbox. And when I get my blog up (when I start and figure it out) I'll respond there too.
In closing, to all my fellow Menopausal Goddesses out there fighting the good fight against obesity, I recommend signing up for a fun 5K walk this holiday season (lots of Turkey Trots & Jingle Jogs) to give you something to train for and help shift your holiday focus from a "sugar & fat fest" season to "fit fest" season. And to all you "youngsters" (under 50s)...a 58 year old lady completed a mud run 5K AND a 1/2 marathon after dropping 90 pounds--what's your excuse??
Best of luck to all the MFPers for a fun and HEALTHY holiday season and thanks for providing me with so much information and inspiration over the past 16 months!
HERE I AM AT 236+POUNDS
NOW AT 146 POUNDS.....SHE STARTS!
SHE FINISHES!
SHE GETS HER MEDAL!!!
Here's some background on my journey from obese to goal (April 2012 - March 2013) via my "Mud Run 5K" posting--I included a link in that thread to my "Goal Posting" so you can read how I "did it" if you're intersted.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/992718-58-year-old-goddess-completes-1st-5k-mud-run
My sister (mentioned in the "goal" thread) is currently down over 125 pounds (in 15 months!) and returned this year to re-do our VERY FIRST 5K walk-- this year I came in first overall and she came in second overall! Moreover, she also completed a 1/2 marathon this past Sunday too! She completed it in 2:57:21! Walking most of the way due to issues she has with her feet--and she's 60 years old! I'm SO, SO PROUD OF HER...SHOUT OUT TO MARVELMO!!
I signed up for this 1/2 Marathon in July and used a "walking 1/2 marathon" plan I downloaded from About.com. I later incorporated a bit of the walk-run-walk training and received some great tips looking through the MFP boards and blogs. Special shout out to MFPers Jeanmk56 and bw_conway for their great tips and encouragement in the final days leading up to the race.
When I hit "goal weight" and entered maintenance in March 2013, I decided to use participation in 5Ks as my strategy for staying on track with my fitness and nutrition. I try to always be "in training" for an upcoming 5K. In addition to run-walking about 3x a week, I also use weight machines 2x a week and attend a cardio-sculpting class 2x (same day as weight training).
I'm now thinking of entering another 1/2 marathon that takes place in March 2014 (ironically the 1 year anniversary of the day I reached "goal weight"). And my ultimate goal is to do the Disney World Full Marathon in January 2015 to celebrate my 60th birthiday (if my thighs and calves are willing). In January of 2014 I'm thinking of starting a blog on MFP to outline my one-year leading up to my 60th birthday and Marathon training and hope to enlist the help of all the knowledgeable MPFers out there on how to successfully get my tired, wrinkled old body across the finish line in Disney World and live to celebrate my 60th birthday.
At present, I'm still not comfortable doing the "friending-social media thingie" on MFP, but I will certainly answer any questions i receive in my mailbox. And when I get my blog up (when I start and figure it out) I'll respond there too.
In closing, to all my fellow Menopausal Goddesses out there fighting the good fight against obesity, I recommend signing up for a fun 5K walk this holiday season (lots of Turkey Trots & Jingle Jogs) to give you something to train for and help shift your holiday focus from a "sugar & fat fest" season to "fit fest" season. And to all you "youngsters" (under 50s)...a 58 year old lady completed a mud run 5K AND a 1/2 marathon after dropping 90 pounds--what's your excuse??
Best of luck to all the MFPers for a fun and HEALTHY holiday season and thanks for providing me with so much information and inspiration over the past 16 months!
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AWESOME JOB!!!! So inspirational. I have started running. I don't go very fast but i do GO lol. I want to do a 1/2 marathon eventually and get a medal of my own. I am going to look up that about.com walking 1/2 marathon training and see what that is about. I just want to FINISH one not necessarily runt one lol..
thanks for your story and congratulations!0 -
Beautiful transformation.
Congratulations!0 -
Amazing!! What an inspiration you are! I just did my first 5K Saturday and feel great about it, but you are proving it is possible to do so much more when you set your mind to it! I love it!!0
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So inspiring! My goal next year is to do a 5K with my runner friends.
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You are looking really good, look at the glow. Congratulations and keep going, it is definitely working.0
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Wow, you are an inspiration!0
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What an inspiration you are, you look fabulous and so much younger, fitter and happier. I am 50 and have lost the weight and now run, but not managed a 1/2 marathon yet, but your achievement makes me believe I can!
You should be so proud of your achievement and well done to your sister, too. :drinker:0 -
You are truly an inspiration. Thank you for sharing.0
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You rock! Great job and what a motivation to get moving. Congratulations and good luck on your future endeavors! :flowerforyou:0
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Wow - you look fabulous! Thanks for sharing your story - so inspiring!0
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You're an inspiration!!!0
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You have done amazingly well! Congrats on all your progress thus far!!! 0
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You got it going on! congrats for the inspirational post0
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We need more stories like this! You are proof that it's never too late to start taking care of yourself. I want to look like you in my 50's. Thank you for sharing.....what an inspiration!0
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Here's to you, fit, fabulous goddess:drinker: for your awesome race finish and daily inspiration to me and now all our MFP journey pals. Thank you for showing us it can be done! Looking forward to you Disney blog Let the magic begin! 0
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Holy moly! Thanks for sharing! Sooooo great!0
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Well done!0
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So awesome and inspiring!! :drinker: Congrats on your accomplishments...I have no doubt that this is just the beginning:)0
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I'm smiling ear to ear! Congrats on such a monumental accomplishment!! Your transfomation is impressive!0
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You're are one amazing woman!0
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That is awesome! Thank you for sharing.0
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Reading your posts have been truly inspirational. When I first joined MFP I started reading the success stories.....yours was one that struck a chord with me. I was 52 years old, 188 pounds, and defeated. I read your story and thought, "If she can do it, so can I"! Six months later, I have lost 21 pounds, 2 dress sizes, and my defeatist attitude. I can ride 20 miles on my bike, I enjoy the healthy food I eat, and, for the first time in my life, feel like I'm in control of myself. Thank you for taking the time to tell your story. You are awesome! :flowerforyou:0
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I'm about the same age and would like to try running. How have you avoided injury?
Editted to add YOU ARE AWESOME!! :flowerforyou:0 -
Fantastic. Thanks for sharing your story. You're looking fabulous!0
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Smiling all the way, great job!0
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congratulations on your half!0
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You ROCK!!!
You have done an amazing job!!0 -
I so needed to see this today! I've been losing motivation for a month now and have been lazy. But oh my goodness you have inspired me! Way to go!
Off to sign up for the 1/2 marathon here in April, that will force me to train!0 -
VERY inspirational, thank you so much for sharing your story and pics. Congratulations on your athleticism!0
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Impressive stuff 0
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