first 5K, never thought I'd say that

caribear1984

Last year I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, and promptly put on several different medications that did nothing for me but help me gain 50 pounds in a year. I was in pain every day, couldn't sleep, and it took everything I had just to take care of my then-3-year-old son. I ballooned up to almost 400 pounds and I was utterly miserable. I hardly left the house because I was in pain and embarrassed about my weight and just plain exhausted. It wasn't until I found a natural supplement that reduced my pain and helped me sleep that I was able to start recovering. Once my sleep was back to normal, I was able to quit all the nasty medications I was on and start working on losing weight.

I have lost 50 pounds just since July of this year, and am working on taking my body back from obesity and fibromyalgia. I still have painful days, but have decided that I can either sit and hurt, or exercise and hurt. I choose to exercise and hurt. I started walking on my treadmill daily.

When my local YMCA class catalog came, I noticed an ad for a 5K on the back and thought, I can do that. So I signed up and started getting ready for the race. It was great motivation to get up and do something even when I didn't want to.

Yesterday, at 330 pounds, I completed my first race in just under 57 minutes. My son held my hand and walked with me across the finish line, yelling "you won, mommy!" And even though I came in last place, it really did feel like I had won.

Next year I plan to run it.

Ticeann22

you did win...what an awesome accomplishment! Keep up the good work!

Fred4point0

Awesome job. You won the moment you decided to take back your life. Your son is absolutey correct. YOU'RE A WINNER. I'm proud of ya and I hope you accomplish all of you fitness goals. ROCK ON!

RachelX04

way to go.. you got this.. keep doing what you are doing and you will be a winner everytime.

Robin_Bin

Your son is right. You are a winner!

quishajuice

That is an AWESOME accomplishment!!! Congrats!

kimad

You did win, you finished! and you did what alot of others haven't you should be very proud of yourself.
Next year not only will you do the 5k, you will do the 10k!!!
You rock!

lunglady

Your son is right. You are a winner!

^ This. Congratulations! :flowerforyou:

Sweetfi

OMG what a great story! Thank you for posting that. The little people in our lives really know just what to say, don't they? You did win. And by posting this you are helping other people win. I'm gong to run a 5 K in June. Thanks for a little bump in my resolve!

Blastastic

Congrats! Keep it up and youll be wanting to crush the 10k!

Yanicka1

Wonderful story. Thank you for sharing

chrtyA

Awesome! What an inspiration you should be proud! Keep it up

Contrarian

Nicely done. I am glad you are proud of yourself, because you should be!

glenette1

You are amazing and a great example to your son. He obviously looks up to you and adores you. Great job!!! If you haven't tried it, the pool is a great place to exercise when your fibro flares up.

chuckyp

Way to go!

jbobb15

What an amazing, inspiring story!!!

HonuNui

Fabulous! What a motivator: my goal also this year is a 5k!

oonga

I am with your son on this one!!
He sounds like one clever kid, especially for his age
That has bought me to tears, give him a hug from me.

Congratulations!! What an amazing achievement and thanks for sharing!!

nc805397

This almost brought tears to my eyes. SO PROUD OF YOU *hugs!* This is very inspirational! I am running my very first 5k on Jan. 20th but I keep getting down on myself saying I can't do it but you give me hope that I can and I need to get running outside ASAP! thank you for sharing!

ShannonD13

Congratulations! This is a great achievement.

firemanfive0

Congrats and you are a warrior!!! I am speaking as a husband of a woman that suffers from fibro. If I may ask, what is the supplement you are currently on? If you dont want to post, would you please send it to me in a private message...thanks.

Theresafinallygetsitright

You absolutely won the race, the most important one!

TurtleRunnerNC

He is right. You did win! !!! Congratulations! !!!!!!!!

Crowboss4

Way to go!!! My running family is the best around. One of my friends was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. She's still running all through her chemo treatments. Her goal is to run a half marathon, which she had no problem doing before the diagnosis. People like you and her are amazing and a huge motivation for the rest of us! Keep it up and good luck in all your running endeavors, cause once you start it's an addiction!!! A great addiction!!

HoneyIShrunktheMom

That is great! Good for you!!!

sarahz5

You completely and totally rock!

osewcute

That is WONDERFUL

KCtoCapeCod

I came in last before in a 5k. The police car was inches away from my bum... HA! I still felt like a rock star. You should definitely feel like one too! Cause you became a winner long before that race even started. Great job!