620 days on MFP + First HALF MARATHON race!!! (pics)

jennieb75

Fantastic job!! You've come so far in those two years... It's amazing really!

joyzy

Thank you everyone!!

What sort of rehab program did you go through to get that far after a spinal injury? I have an old hip injury and have tried to avoid running because of the impact, but if you can run a half marathon after an injury like that, I certainly can get back to running! You're such an inspiration!

I did physical and occupational therapy for 2-3 months to strengthen my muscles. Then I started exercising by just walking really slowly, doing the best I could. Walking longer and faster and father as I could. After a few months I added in 30 second jogging spurts. And then eventually after about 6 months I could jog slowly for a half hour.

CCusedtodance

Such and inspiration to someone like me. Thank you for sharing your story and congratulations on your success!

Supern0va81

Thank you everyone!!

What sort of rehab program did you go through to get that far after a spinal injury? I have an old hip injury and have tried to avoid running because of the impact, but if you can run a half marathon after an injury like that, I certainly can get back to running! You're such an inspiration!

I did physical and occupational therapy for 2-3 months to strengthen my muscles. Then I started exercising by just walking really slowly, doing the best I could. Walking longer and faster and father as I could. After a few months I added in 30 second jogging spurts. And then eventually after about 6 months I could jog slowly for a half hour.

This is why MFP is such a valuable resource - you wouldn't find this quality of support, dedication and guidance anywhere else.

joyzy I think you are an amazing inspiration to anyone and everyone whatever their goals are. Your dedication and commitment makes the grand scheme of things realistic - as they say 'you have set the bar high my friend'. Sometimes it just takes someone with your strength of character to come along and share their story to make everything seem worthwhile and realistic. Thank you for sharing and being such a positive inspiring role model to us all.

ChristyRunStarr

You are amazing Joy! I'm so glad to have you on my friends list and I'm so proud of you! Congrats on everything that you've done and I can't wait to hear about your marathon in November-I know you'll do awesome then as well!

jocomoso

well done, very inspirational!
keep up the good work
looking forward to hearing about your next achievements
can I add you as a friend?
thanks :-)
Jo

looplulu

What an awesome story. You look amazing! Good luck with the marathon!! :-)

Sweet_Pandora

Congratulations! What an inspiring story, thank you for sharing!

WTG on your first half marathon!

Karen

MzIrish

Amazing job !!!!

reachingforthemoon

Awesomely brilliant inspiring story, well done

Angeldach

WOW! Talk about motivational !

healthfulnow

Way to go! I was also there running in my first 5K and my daughter was running in her first Half Marathon too! You look amazing and what a great inspirational story. Thanks for sharing and posting pics. It was a beautiful day to run!!

echippendale

what a inspiring story, well done you are amazing x

mk_hammer

AMAZING. Seriously. Such an inspiration. Thanks for sharing!!! :flowerforyou:

hg5159

Proud of you, biffle.

sherisse69

WOW! Just wow!!!! Thank you for sharing

CAS317

I am just in awe...and GIRL...that calf muscle in that one pic is CRAZY and INSANE!!!

turkeyhunter60

Totally amazing! Great job!

channy70

You are definitely a success story...you look awesome!!!!

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