Don't you dare...

nomorefatbitch

...say that you can't do it.

Those of you who know me, know that I have a history of strokes and have still managed to (after being wheelchair bound, etc.) participate in 5Ks.

Today, I cut almost five minutes off my time to 47:40, reaching my goal of under 50 before my 50th birthday.

To that, right now, as pleased as I am, I say big deal.

When you think you can't do it, I want you to think of Eric. I didn't meet him, but I was there, along with hundreds of others, cheering him on as he crossed the finish line, at about 1-hour and 10-minutes.

Why is that a big deal? Because Eric is an Iraqi war veteran. He is also a quadriplegic. While other people were running or walking or jogging the distance, Eric was blowing into a tube to make his wheelchair go the entire 3.1 miles.

What tenacity! What dedication!

WHAT A HERO!

Don't you dare say things are too hard.

LemonPoppySeedMuffin

ajbeans

Thank you for posting this. You AND Eric are awesome.

Elleinnz

Sitting here with Goosebumps!! Congratulations - and yes - Eric is an example to everyone out there that if you want it bad enough you can do it!!

Mommawarrior

It is amazing what you can do if you just try! Thank you for your post.

ErikaSwenson

Wonderful inspiration

sjtreely

Wow. Tingle.

k121777

Tell it like it is!!!! YOU GO GIRL!

sandmart2009

Thank you! Great story to share!

robmaguire1

Thank you for the great story. Inspirational.

hermanaamber

Thanks, I really needed that!

beaglegal

Very great story!

CharlieBarleyMom

Wow! I can do it! I thank you for posting this. Some days I think I can't finish my 30 minute workout... but I do... now I have even more reason to push myself a little further each day.

jklmum

Thanks for the pick me up this morning and putting things in perspective just when I was starting to feel sorry for myself!!

Givemewings

Thankyou. I won't forget this.

ashlielinn

I needed to read something like this today. Thank you!

sassylilmama

Awesome. I needed this today.

vanessaclarkgbr

Amazing, really puts things into perspective doesn't it. Thanks for sharing this, love to hear this sort of thing :-)

Enforcer25

Awesome story, thanks.

atsteele

Great post!! Congratulations to you on your race time!! A fine accomplishment!!

ursy87

Brilliant post, thanks for sharing, awesome time too :happy:

hyperkate

This has bought tears to my eyes! GO ERIC! :-) Well done you too :-)

hyperkate

This has bought tears to my eyes! GO ERIC! :-) Well done you too :-)

blazergrad

Awesome!! Thanks for sharing!

SabrinaJL

When I participated in the MWR Bay Bridge run/walk, there was an Iraq war vet (probably mid 20's) with 2 prosthetic legs. It really made me feel ashamed of myself and all the time I've spent being fat and unhealthy and squandering the two perfectly good legs that I have. I keep an advertisement card for the run pinned up over my treadmill. When I look at it, I think of that guy and it keeps me going.

la_nanita

WOW