Open Challenge
For anyone looking to set a goal and needs some motivation I am throwing out a challenge.
The Challenge is an easy one
Participate in a 5K by the end of summer!
I don't care if you walk it, jog it or run it. There comes a certain joy in finishing a 5K for me it comes from knowing that 1 year ago I would have never imagined that I could do something that seemed so difficult.
I think in each of us is the drive to finish something we start so by simply signing up for one typically will mean you will fini**** Crossing the start line will mean you are going to fini****
Any takers?
The Challenge is an easy one
Participate in a 5K by the end of summer!
I don't care if you walk it, jog it or run it. There comes a certain joy in finishing a 5K for me it comes from knowing that 1 year ago I would have never imagined that I could do something that seemed so difficult.
I think in each of us is the drive to finish something we start so by simply signing up for one typically will mean you will fini**** Crossing the start line will mean you are going to fini****
Any takers?
Paul C.
First 5K 9/27/20 46:32 - 11 weeks post op (PR 28:55 8/15/11)
First 10K 7/04/2011 1:03 First 15K 9/18/2011 1:37
First Half Marathon 10/02/2011 2:27:44 (PR 2:24:35)
First Half Ironman 9/30/12 7:32:04
First 5K 9/27/20 46:32 - 11 weeks post op (PR 28:55 8/15/11)
First 10K 7/04/2011 1:03 First 15K 9/18/2011 1:37
First Half Marathon 10/02/2011 2:27:44 (PR 2:24:35)
First Half Ironman 9/30/12 7:32:04
I am doing one at the end of June. To raise money for epilepsy in honor of my son who has it. I am of course walking it but next yr plan to run.
Come visit me on my blog: http://apeekintomytreehouse.com/
Start weight 282, Surgery weight 265, Current weight 131, Goal weight 140
Start weight 282, Surgery weight 265, Current weight 131, Goal weight 140
A woman is like a tea bag - you can't tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water. Eleanor Roosevelt
I thought I'd be able to handle running by this weight, but tried a little jog and didn't make it two blocks. I can't handle the pounding on my poor knees. They were one of the principal reasons I was scared into WLS, and apparently they are holding a grudge.
BUT:
I'll take your 5K challenge, sir. And here's my personal pledge. I will time a 5k walk,
(Pfffft. 5K? Piece o' cake)
and then by the end of summer I will shave 25% off my time.
I'm warming up now.
BUT:
I'll take your 5K challenge, sir. And here's my personal pledge. I will time a 5k walk,
(Pfffft. 5K? Piece o' cake)
and then by the end of summer I will shave 25% off my time.
I'm warming up now.
Koko
HW-291 :: 1st WLS consult-281 :: Surgery-263 :: GW-154 :: CW-151 :: In my dreams - 138
I'm in...
I have thought about doing a 5K....guess the time for thinking is over and now it's time 'to do'!!!
Thanks for issuing the challenge....just the kick I needed.
Remember Ron (the guy that had had WLS on The Biggest Loser a couple of seasons ago) walked/sat/jogged/walked some more/sat some more/walked a marathon in like 20 hours? What determination!!! I have often thought if Ron can do it.....and fini**** why couldn't I???
I have thought about doing a 5K....guess the time for thinking is over and now it's time 'to do'!!!
Thanks for issuing the challenge....just the kick I needed.
Remember Ron (the guy that had had WLS on The Biggest Loser a couple of seasons ago) walked/sat/jogged/walked some more/sat some more/walked a marathon in like 20 hours? What determination!!! I have often thought if Ron can do it.....and fini**** why couldn't I???
Laura A. 5'3" BW299/CW135
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