My First 5K!!!
Wahoo Eric! Congrats on this MAJOR accomplishment.
You are the Eric that was hiding in the suit you saw in the mirror before surgery. 
Congratulations Eric! What an inspiration to us all. Keep up the great work.
Keep us posted on your wonderful WOW moments!!
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Those that mind don't matter, and those that matter don't mind.
Cira 249/144.0 current/goal 154/ 5'3" 10 lbs below my Dr's goal
Eric,
Congratulations.......isn't it a great feeling? I am almost 4 years post op and I have found that signing up for these events has been a real motivator to keep up with the exercise which we all know is so vital to our success at maintaining our weight losses.
I remember starting out at Curves and then on to a real "gym membership." My first 5K was so liberating, I keep signing up for more. I completed my first Iron Girl Triathlon this past summer and have already registered for the event next year. I also completed the 62 mile bike ride in Lance Armstrong's recent event in Columbia, MD.
I never thought I could walk much less run in anything like these events. I remember back to the days when I sat at 312 pounds and could barely walk out to the mailbox without huffing and puffing. It's amazing what you can do when you progress through our journeys. Keep up the good work, Eric. Stay motivated.....life life to the fullest.
Joann
Eric,
Way to go! Keep at it and you never know where you might end up.
I ran my first 5k about 3months out from surgery. I am now 9 months out and just found myself regsitering for the Frederick 1/2 marathon (13 miles) and the Baltimore full marathon (26 miles).
Careful though. If you get the running bug it can become as addictive food was before the surgery! :-)
Keep up the good work and I will look for you at some upcomming races!
Dave
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