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The journey from being obese and sedentary to being featured in runners world
bhokanson2015
Posts: 75 Member
It's almost surreal to me that this has happened, that I am where I am today. On the verge of doing an ironman triathlon and having my story told by the good people over at runners world 
I would add more but the author did such a good job telling my story I don't want to spoil it. So click the link and read if you want
https://www.runnersworld.com/the-human-race/big-man-small-changes-new-life
I would add more but the author did such a good job telling my story I don't want to spoil it. So click the link and read if you want
https://www.runnersworld.com/the-human-race/big-man-small-changes-new-life
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Life giving story! 52 years old trying to reach some fitness goals....so the reminder about limitations being in our own head spoke to me. Onward we go! Thanks for sharing!1
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NICE!!! Talk about inspirational!1
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What an awesome story and article. Congrats on your achievements and thanks for sharing 1
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Wowww!!! You look great and your story is very inspiring and quite impressive!! Good job. Something which im sure your wife and kids ,and you are very very proud of!1
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Congratulations! Nice write up 1
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Fantastic article. Congrats on turning your life around and really living now!1
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My favorite part of this is the advice you give at the end. Just start!!!2
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I love it, so many parallels. It is almost as if our journeys are mirror images but I only had 50 pounds to lose. I got a fitbit, that led me to MFP, I started walking (because I can't run), I started running, I showed up at my customer's house and she looked irritated "I thought Scott was coming" "I am Scott" I said, bought a bike, wear HOKA's and my first race was a Half Marathon. My next goal is a full marathon. I don't think I can do an Ironman due to shoulder (rotator cuff) injury limiting my ability to swim but after reading your story maybe it's all in my mind. My sister just completed her 3rd full Ironman at age 61 so maybe there is hope for me. Fantastic story and stay strong!5
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That's amazing! Well done!1
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You're awesome!1
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Totally inspiring. Thanks for sharing your story.1
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Wow, your story is incredibly inspiring - thanks for sharing!1
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You look so much younger in your after photo!
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Congratulations! That's awesome!1
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