A Bittersweet Success Story

MADDIESMOMMY6611

I just ran a mile in dedication to my father who passed away 12 years ago today. He died from a heart attack which he had while working out at the gym. He was probably the most active person I've ever known but I guess his heart couldn't keep up with him. I wanted to push myself really hard today as a gesture to him because he pushed himself hard in everything he did. He always did his best and you never heard him complain that it was too hard or he was too tired.

Right now I feel amazing and hope to be able to keep reaching these little goals I set for myself. Thanks for reading!

Blaireli

Keeping you in my thoughts on this difficult day.

Miss♥Ivi

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Great job on running that mile! It seems you've got a lot of your Dad's kick-assness!

Lesa_Sass

First a hug, then a high five. :flowerforyou:

almostfortysix

Very AWESOME!!!! My thoughts and heart go out to you on this day.

quietHiker

*hugs* to you on this day. I'm glad you were able to run that mile and think of your dad Keep up the great work you are doing

rfarinha

What a wonderful tribute!

Natty0506

Good for you! My step father (who was basically my dad) passed away from a heart attack just about 10 years ago. So *hugs* as well.

bikermike5094

congrats to you!

My dad passed away 33 years ago this last sunday at the age of 39. He had a heart attack playing racquetball at 38 years old. He died on the table having by-pass surgery a year later. He had a blood clot go through his heart during the procedure. Incidentally, I work out and play racquetball at the exact same gym he did and at 46 years old and 305 lbs, I think of him everytime i step on the court. My son turns 14 in may, the same age I was when he passed.

cindy4mica

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kiranicsmom

So sorry for your loss...especially because it sounds like it was very unexpected when it happened! Great job not letting your dad's circumstances get you down and hold you back. What a wonderful way to honor him on the anniversary of his death!

montana_girl

What a great way to honor your dad's memory! Way to go!

I started my weight loss when my dad was in the hospital with terminal cancer (felt at the time it was the only thing I had control over), and I've wish he could see me now at my goal weight. I know he would have been proud of me.... as I'm sure your father would be of you! :flowerforyou:

HotAshMess

Those milestones are hard. I lost my Dad in January of 2001 to a heart attack. It was sudden and unexpected...no one should ever have to go through that. I'm glad you found a good, healthy way to honor him today.

valenief

Great job on your mile I bet your dad is so cheering for you from heaven right now!!!!

mamamc03

:drinker: Keep it up!! I am sure he is QUITE proud of you!!

leannems

I am so sorry for your loss, but this is a great way to honor him.

yo_andi

Hug and a high five for honoring your dad in the best possible way!

Burlesque12

What a nice post. Unique. Im sure your dad would be very proud of your efforts. Keep it up

Bikini_Bound150

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Beautiful post and beautiful tribute.

slowturtle1

What a great way to honor your dad. I lost my dad in July, but I think of him every time I cook at home because he hated eating out. He swore pizza was the downfall of all America with regard to health. Here's to daddies and the inspiration we get from them. :drinker:

12by311

Good for you.

"Running is cheaper than therapy". I lost my mom to breast cancer 4 years in Oct...I talk to her all the time while I'm running.