Paid my first race fees - who is this person whose life I'm living?

Gwen M.
on 6/15/14 1:24 am
VSG on 03/13/14

My partner ran a 10-miler in Baltimore yesterday and, last night, we were talking about his next Baltimore race which is the marathon in October.  He suggested that I sign up for the half marathon which has a limit of 5 hours - very walkable for me right now.  That got us talking more and, by the end of the conversation, I had decided that I was going to sign up for the 5k.  I'll get a t-shirt!  And a medal!  And a banana!!  

So this morning, when I woke up, I signed up.  I have officially paid my first race fees.  I've got 16 weeks to train and c25k is 8 weeks, which will give me plenty of time to add weeks and repeat weeks as necessary.  The time limit for the race is an hour, and even today I should have no issue walking a 5k in an hour.  

I posted about it on FB, and my best friend (who is a hardcore runner) said that she would sign up for it to and run at my pace to cheer me on.  

I feel so loved and supported.  And really freaking proud of myself.  :D  

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)

Friends K.
on 6/15/14 1:28 am
RNY on 01/14/14

So cool!  I'm afraid to sign up!  Yesterday I walked/ran  a 5k in 42:30 minutes! My first 2 miles were around 13:30!  But I'm afraid to do an actual race!  silly, I know but you've made a great leap forward!

 

 5'4" SW=285 PreOp=-13 (surgery @272#,1/14/14), 2week=-12 (260#), 1M=-20 (252#), 2M=-9.5(242.5#), 3M=-18 (224#), 4 M =-10 (214#), 5 M=-11 (202#) 6 M=-11(190.5), 7M=-7.5 (183), 8 M=-6 lbs (177) 9M=-5 (172) 10M=-7.5 (164.5#)

    

    

    

Gwen M.
on 6/15/14 1:40 am
VSG on 03/13/14

The fact that I'll be there anyway (to cheer R on for his marathon) made it easier to get over my fear - but I totally understand.  It's scary to sign up and commit!  

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)

BurberryPlaid
on 6/15/14 1:29 am - MA
VSG on 09/29/14

Woohoo!! You're gonna rock it!! :)

Gwen M.
on 6/15/14 1:40 am
VSG on 03/13/14

Thanks!  

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)

TexasTerritory
on 6/15/14 2:24 am
VSG on 07/22/13
Congrats! It is great to have a targeted goal! You'll be awesome.

  

Gwen M.
on 6/15/14 8:21 am
VSG on 03/13/14

Thanks!  I'm happy to have a date in my calendar and have committed monetarily.  That means I can't back out now!  (Unless I injure myself.. but I won't.)

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)

AutumnAlways
on 6/15/14 4:27 am

Go, Gwen! My friend ran that same 10 miler! I'm so excited for you running the 5k! Have a blast and be sure to post pics.

Autumn

 

  

Gwen M.
on 6/15/14 8:22 am
VSG on 03/13/14

Cool!  There were 4000-5000 people, so it seemed like a nice event.  Although hot, humid, and hilly.  Running in October should be better.  I don't know how anyone races in the area in the summer :P  

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)

Kelly Jean
on 6/15/14 4:53 am
VSG on 04/08/14

Congrats!!! Awesome Gwen ... you must be so excited .. seeing this put a big smile on my face !!! Go Girl !!! 

♡Krlly

  

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