Running My First 1/2 Marathon Tomorrow!

[Amanda131 214]

Eleven months ago I was 316 pounds, unhealthy and miserable. Tomorrow, I am RUNNING my first half marathon. I am pumped and cannot wait to get out there and complete what I've spent seven months training to do.

If you're on the fence, please take my story as one of the many examples of the amazing transformations that can occur. I will, of course, post pics and post-race results. I am hoping for a 2:45 or under finish. Wish me luck!

Amanda

[lisahg 9]

That's awesome! Good Luck!

[wishes 125]

That's just simply amazing! I am so happy for you. Congrats!

[sleeve 4 me 910]

WOW that is incredible!!!! I wish you all the best!!! What an awesome inspiration!

[xenophile 9]

Congratulations on an awesome achievement! :cheer2:

[coops 1,790]

Good luck Amanda... looking forward to seeing the pics and hearing how you got on! =]

[BarbieB 18]

Wow that is awesome..You are a inspiration to all the newly sleeved and the ones waiting to be sleeved such as myself..I have 19 days to go...Yay...Good Luck

[PdxMan 4,292]

Wow!! I'm guessing as I am writing this (9:20 PST) you have crossed the finish line and feel GREAT!

CONGRATULATIONS!! Truly inspirational.

I start my running group tomorrow to train for a half-marathon on July 4th. I have been training on my own and have found nutrition to be my biggest obstacle. I would love to know how you are able to get in enough carbs before long runs. I will PM you.

Congrats!!

[fern 195]

Can't wait to hear how you've done Amanda!!!! Update us please!!!!!!!

[Amanda131 214]

I ran a 2:41 which was four minutes under my goal time and an average pace of 12:15. I am on top of the world! I will post a more detailed experience with pics tomorrow. Must. sleep. Now.

[fern 195]

WOW!!! Get r done chicky!!! That's impressive!!! So proud of you!!!!

[PdxMan 4,292]

Nice job! That is an awesome time. Congrats!

I can't wait to hear all about it.

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

I ran a 2:41 which was four minutes under my goal time and an average pace of 12:15. I am on top of the world! I will post a more detailed experience with pics tomorrow. Must. sleep. Now. :smile1:

Wow that's awesome!! I'm sooo happy for you!!

[mnbsleeve 87]

CONGRATULATIONS Amanda!!!!! Well done!!!!!!!!

[runner 53]

Wow!! I'm guessing as I am writing this (9:20 PST) you have crossed the finish line and feel GREAT!

CONGRATULATIONS!! Truly inspirational.

I start my running group tomorrow to train for a half-marathon on July 4th. I have been training on my own and have found nutrition to be my biggest obstacle. I would love to know how you are able to get in enough carbs before long runs. I will PM you.

Congrats!!

I am curious about this as well. I am pre op but I run and this is a big concern for me.

Congrats on your first 1/2!!