Dear Lady that Ran Past By Me That Day

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  • Tannedtiffers
    Tannedtiffers Posts: 558 Member
    <3 this post...i needed to hear this story
  • Derpina7
    Derpina7 Posts: 552 Member
    Great post :)
  • jadashute08
    jadashute08 Posts: 56 Member
    Dear Lady that Ran Past By Me That Day,

    I don't know your name, I hardly remember your face. I remember you had dark blond hair and some dark navy blue shorts. I also remember the stretch marks I saw as you ran past by me on that hike, as if you've done it 100 times. I imagine you might have, considering how much those shorts barely hung on you. I could tell that those shorts were at their tightest and if you lose anymore weight, you'll need new shorts. I can tell by your stretch marks on your back that you've lost a lot. I was getting really winded on that hike. It was the 2nd time I've ever in recent memory climbed that hill. But you just reminded me why I'm there. I got my second wind but I knew I was never going to catch up to you that day. I got to wave hello to you when you came down the hill and I saw the rest of your stretch marks. Every one of those seemed like a battle scar to me and to me, you are the victor. You fought the hardest enemy in the world, yourself, and you have won enough battles and I feel that you will win that war. Thank you for doing your victory lap around me, maybe one day I'll join you.

    Thanks, You're my encouragement to prove that it can be done and it will be done.


    Love it!!!
  • penrbrown
    penrbrown Posts: 2,685 Member
    This is really sweet. :)
  • happypath101
    happypath101 Posts: 534
    Wonderful! It reminds me of the little old lady that surged past me on every lap at the pool. It kind of made me mad to be whipped by a senior like that - but inspired too. Definately inspired.
  • Bikini27
    Bikini27 Posts: 1,290 Member
    *chills*
    Thank you!
  • Escarda
    Escarda Posts: 131 Member
    *like*
    =)
  • kayteesb
    kayteesb Posts: 34 Member
    I needed this post today.
    I recently took part in some jogging (I am not a runner) and well, someone came flying by me with encouraging words. All the while i am thinking to myself "You will finish the run", knowing I had to do some strength training afterwards. The women who work out with me are amazing. They are always encouraging me - not so much their words and cheers, but also their dedication and drive. We are a team! We motivate one another. :happy:
  • esphixiet
    esphixiet Posts: 214 Member
    Yeah, this made me tear up. I've had moments like these, on the Dundurn Stairs in Hamilton.
  • PattyfromToledo
    PattyfromToledo Posts: 74 Member
    Nice post!
  • Suzieq5
    Suzieq5 Posts: 19
    Fabulous post. It makes you think who you affect in life without knowing. I read the book Five People you meet in Heaven and it is about a similar subject. Thank you for sharing.
  • BeGreat25
    BeGreat25 Posts: 78
    Just don't forget how far you've come...if you're still on MFP you're pretty bada*** yourself, you're a winner too!
  • Ginny_Hami
    Ginny_Hami Posts: 32
    Love it ;)
  • Thesoundofwolf
    Thesoundofwolf Posts: 378 Member
    Great story D:

    http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lmrb9hqYhm1qb7wj4.gif
  • mamamudbug
    mamamudbug Posts: 572 Member
    Truly touching
  • mixedfeelings
    mixedfeelings Posts: 904 Member
    :happy: :flowerforyou:
  • bluiz13
    bluiz13 Posts: 3,550 Member
    great great great post.......keep at it....we all deserve to be admired for all our efforts...you will someday i promise....denise
  • jenalderman
    jenalderman Posts: 411 Member
    Bump..... More people deserve to read this today.
  • momof3boys090808
    momof3boys090808 Posts: 69 Member
    Awe. It's amazing how we can influence someone and not even know it. You will be that girl right next to her :) great letter.
  • Iamkim73
    Iamkim73 Posts: 924 Member
    And this is why I keep reading the message boards even with all the negative stuff out there.....

    Great post!
  • Dayna154
    Dayna154 Posts: 910 Member
    OP awesome post love this one.. What a great cheer to that lady that ran past you that day.. I hope to do that for someone else someday!!
  • smcesko
    smcesko Posts: 126 Member
    Awesome!!
  • christina_theresa
    christina_theresa Posts: 290 Member
    This made my heart smile :flowerforyou:
  • careyayn22
    careyayn22 Posts: 95
    I really love this.
  • brittanylock09
    brittanylock09 Posts: 194 Member
    made me tear up! Very inspirational! Thanks for sharing!
  • heybales
    heybales Posts: 18,842 Member
    Where's that stupid button for best post of the day/week/month recommendation!
  • FrostyBev
    FrostyBev Posts: 119 Member
    Great thinking! Great post! Keep it up and remember you never know how even your tiniest successes can affect those around you.
  • BJC78
    BJC78 Posts: 324 Member
    What an awesome & completely moving post... Thank u for posting!
  • JulieDerda
    JulieDerda Posts: 163
    :drinker:
  • Amy_nz
    Amy_nz Posts: 145
    Love it!

    I'm incredibly self-conscious about working out in public, but every time I see a bigger person working out in public I think 'good on 'em' - I never think they look ridiculous or anything like that. Yet somehow I assume that if *I* go for a run I'll be the laughing stock of the neighbourhood. I need to embrace this message and go with it! Maybe people will be encouraged to hit the footpath as well if they see my (pretty extensive) girth reducing.

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