What a difference a year makes?
emmaleigh47
Posts: 1,670 Member
Last year I was 276 pounds struggling to run for 2 miles.
I started out running for 30 seconds and walking for 4 minutes because that was all I could do.
In September I ran my first 5K race.
In November I ran my first 5 mile race.
In January I ran my first half marathon..... and did it again in April and May.
I am currently training for another half marathon in August ....
But today ... I signed up to run my first marathon.... the Disneyworld marathon in January 2012.
I used to say I have to be under 200 pounds to run a marathon... now I say I dont care. I am a healthy runner, no matter what I weigh! 36 pounds down in the last year, and discovering a new healthy obsession... WINNING!
Check out my blog
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/emmaleigh47
I started out running for 30 seconds and walking for 4 minutes because that was all I could do.
In September I ran my first 5K race.
In November I ran my first 5 mile race.
In January I ran my first half marathon..... and did it again in April and May.
I am currently training for another half marathon in August ....
But today ... I signed up to run my first marathon.... the Disneyworld marathon in January 2012.
I used to say I have to be under 200 pounds to run a marathon... now I say I dont care. I am a healthy runner, no matter what I weigh! 36 pounds down in the last year, and discovering a new healthy obsession... WINNING!
Check out my blog
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/emmaleigh47
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Said it there and I'll say it here. You are incredible. Way to go!0
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Wow!! I'm really impressed! You have great reason to be proud!! Congratulations!:flowerforyou: :drinker:0
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Way to go!!0
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You just killed my excuses for not running. Thanks!
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Awesome! I've ran a couple half's and want to do a full marathon just haven't decided where & when.0
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You're awesome and so inspiring!!0
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Emma, I am SO proud of you for signing up for the marathon! You are the BOMB!:glasses:
And I tell you this all the time, but you have totally inspired me with MY running!
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Emma, I am SO proud of you for signing up for the marathon! You are the BOMB!:glasses:
And I tell you this all the time, but you have totally inspired me with MY running!
El
Thank you sweetie! I cannot wait until you have the elation of crossing the finish line at your first half!0 -
I'm soooo happy for you. I know I say it all the time, but you are a true inspiration to me!!! As a runner, and as a nurse:) I look forward to reading your blogs and I always feel better after reading them. 0
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Em, you are amazing, inspirational & strong -- go for it, you will kill it!!! And enjoy the process while you're at it. Love ya, girl!
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You are amazing, my friend! Today I am where you were a year ago. You give me hope for what my body can do!! I am so excited for your marathon!! I know you will do well!! And we'll still be dancing together with our pants on 'da ground!! 0
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You are amazing, my friend! Today I am where you were a year ago. You give me hope for what my body can do!! I am so excited for your marathon!! I know you will do well!! And we'll still be dancing together with our pants on 'da ground!!
Yes ... except now its the 3X pants on da ground... someday it will be those same 16s that we worked so hard to get into to... they will just be on da ground! 0 -
its simple, you rock!0
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Awesome!0
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Such an amazing journey so far... and the best is yet to come!0
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its simple, you rock!
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What a great story - I've just completed my first 20 min run on C25K and still feel a long way off even running a little 5K, never mind a marathon, but you have given me renewed inspiration. Look forward to seeing pics of you with Mickey and Minnie next January 0
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What a great story - I've just completed my first 20 min run on C25K and still feel a long way off even running a little 5K, never mind a marathon, but you have given me renewed inspiration. Look forward to seeing pics of you with Mickey and Minnie next January
Your 5K will be incredible... celebrate those small victories. While you may think they are small, those victories are epic! 0 -
its simple, you rock!
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Haha love you guys! Daddy good luck on your race tomorrow!!0 -
That's great news - you are motivated and encouraging!0
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