4 WEEKS FROM TODAY

Andy Kovatch
on 6/6/07 6:49 am - York, PA

The 4th of July is exactly four weeks from today and for those of you whom have followed my journey know that is the day I run in my very first race, a 5K in Downingtown. I just thought it was time for a little update and a self-pat on the back.

I finally came in under 27 minutes at 26:45, which computes to 8:55 per mile. Say I am proud of me, I am proud me hey, hey, hey. A man is allowed to dream and I'd love to get that to under 25 minutes by race day. Anyway, I thought I'd share with my OH buds and maybe serve as a little inspiration for everyone else. After all, just 15 months ago I rocked the scales at 365 pounds. Thanks for letting me gloat and take care. Sincerely, Forest Gump, er, Andy Kovatch 365/190/190

Ready4 AChange
on 6/6/07 7:53 am - Upper Chichester, PA

RNY on 09/28/05

Boy does time sure fly when you are having fun....

Good Luck if I don't see you before then. Sandy

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Mary Benford
on 6/6/07 7:56 am - Emmaus, PA

RNY on 04/17/07

You more than deserve to pat yourself on the back. That is wonderful. Keep setting your goals, and you'll work hard to reach them. I'm sure you can accomplish under that time in 4 weeks. It's an inspiration what you're doing, and I hope some day soon, I will also be able to run in a race (it was my first goal I set up.... not to walk, but RUN) I'm proud of you, and you have the most wonderful support team behind you! Keep it up!

Success is a journey... not a destination!

(deactivated member)
on 6/6/07 8:25 am

RNY on 09/11/06

You should be proud of yourself....pat away!! We are all proud of you.

I plan on running that race right along with you NEXT year. HG

Georgianne Z.
on 6/6/07 9:36 am - NC

RNY on 04/05/07

That's great! Congratulations! It is so neat to hear you enjoy yourself with running!

Liz R.
on 6/6/07 9:55 am - Easton, PA

RNY on 01/30/07

Fantastic! You are doing an amazing job - I couldn't even think about running and I did on the treadmill the other day - for a whopping 30 seconds (about 29 1/2 more then I could do before) you truly are an inspiration!! Liz

Judyv
on 6/6/07 10:23 am - Bristol, PA

RNY on 07/26/07

Congrat's Andy!!!!

Sounds like you need more that a pat on the back, You need a WOW, WAY-TA-GO,FANTASTIC, KUDOS , You are truly an inspiration !!!!!!!! Gloat away, you deserve it.(can't wait to join you on the loosers side)(soon I hope). Take care, Judy

Patricia R.
on 6/6/07 11:40 am - Perry, MI

RNY on 08/28/06

Run, Forrest, Run. Way to go Andy. Keep up the good work. You are definitely inspiring me. Hugs, Trish

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