First Marathon Completed!
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corys8646
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My journey started in 2007 when I saw a picture of myself and knew something had to change. I weighed 190 pounds (Cholesterol was off the charts) and my wife and I had a two year old. If I wanted to see him graduate high school, I probably needed to change a few things.
I used MFP for about 18 months and got down to 144 pounds (140 was my goal). I lost some motivation and over a few years let 20 pounds get back on.
Beginning of 2012, I made a commitment to myself to get back in shape, eat better and kick chewing tobacco.
I'm happy to report that I haven't chewed tobacco for over 10 months, I hit my goal weight of 140 a few weeks ago (still bouncing between 142 and 140) and went from couch to marathon in 10 months this past weekend at the Portland Marathon.
![cory-2007.jpg](http://smoody.com/cory-2007.jpg)
Peak weight of 190 in 2007
![goal-weight.jpg](http://smoody.com/goal-weight.jpg)
Hit my goal weight in September
![30382_4517540504116_1636519988_n.jpg](http://smoody.com/30382_4517540504116_1636519988_n.jpg)
Tired but extremely happy and grateful marathon finisher! 4 hours and 32 minutes.
I used MFP for about 18 months and got down to 144 pounds (140 was my goal). I lost some motivation and over a few years let 20 pounds get back on.
Beginning of 2012, I made a commitment to myself to get back in shape, eat better and kick chewing tobacco.
I'm happy to report that I haven't chewed tobacco for over 10 months, I hit my goal weight of 140 a few weeks ago (still bouncing between 142 and 140) and went from couch to marathon in 10 months this past weekend at the Portland Marathon.
![cory-2007.jpg](http://smoody.com/cory-2007.jpg)
Peak weight of 190 in 2007
![goal-weight.jpg](http://smoody.com/goal-weight.jpg)
Hit my goal weight in September
![30382_4517540504116_1636519988_n.jpg](http://smoody.com/30382_4517540504116_1636519988_n.jpg)
Tired but extremely happy and grateful marathon finisher! 4 hours and 32 minutes.
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WTG you don't look tried at all lol0
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Congratulations!!! That is a huge victory! I will be doing my second marathon in November! There is nothing like running!0
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Wow! That is just amazing. Great job.
And I can just confirm niecyc. You really don't look tired just fantastic.0 -
Congratulations!! That's awesome!!0
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Congrats! Quite an accomplishment !!0
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Great job and an awesome finishing time!! Congrats to you!!!0
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Congratulations on your weight loss AND marathon. Great finish time, too! A full marathon is my ultimate goal -- thanks for sharing.0
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Great job! What an accomplishment.
My husband chews tobacco and seeing him try to quit is painful. He does good for a bit, then right back at it. Its hard! So good job for beating that addiction!0 -
Thanks everyone!
Yes the chewing tobacco was/is the hardest thing i've probably ever done. 10 months later it is still a battle, but running helped me get over the cravings. A site that also helped me was Kill the Can. http://www.killthecan.org/ great resource and something that helps you stay accountable.
I may not look tired, but believe me I was
Already looking for what spring marathon I want to register for.0 -
WOW! CONGRATS!, you have done well and can prove it! GOOD FOR YOU!0
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Congratulations! I am in training for my own first marathon and your story is truely inspirational! I hope my time is close to as good as yours!0
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You look great! Congratulations on the completion of your marathon.0
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That's Amazing. CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!0
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That is so awesome and very motivating!!! Congratulations!!!!0
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Absolutely Outstanding! I deeply admire anyone who has run a marathon. Indeed a great accomplishment!0
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Congratulations on your journey, it's so nice to hear these success stories. You're an inspiration to us all.0
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Congrats!0
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Congrats on your first marathon! That's definitely something to be proud of!0
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AWESOME! Your son looks just like you...so sweet! I finished my 6th marathon this weekend. This one is special. I am 48 and haven't done one since before my 4 year old son was born. Mine was the Twin Cities Marathon. 26.2 yahoo!0
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you look Great!!! please share some tips that worked for you.. Thanks0
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