Marathoner

[*Lexie* 1,486]

That's what I'm going to be by the end of 2015!

When I had my surgery consultation, the surgeon asked why I wanted surgery. One of my reasons was that I missed running and wanted to run a marathon. In the past, when my weight was lower, I completed a half marathon and several 5-10Ks.

I am in week 4 of training for the Honolulu marathon on December 13th. I'm excited and a bit terrified. And just to add a little to that terror, I'm also going zip lining when I'm there. Always wanted to do that but felt I was too fat.

I wouldn't be doing any of this if I hadn't made the choice to have this surgery. So happy to be getting healthy and being able to live life again.

[Babbs 14,681]

That's so exciting! Good for you! What an inspiration you are for an aspiring 5K runner like me

[*Lexie* 1,486]

@@Babbs Good for you!! I did a 5K a few weeks ago and what a rewarding feeling to cross that finish line. It's addictive!

[JustWatchMe 7,117]

Woo hoo! That's inspiring. I'm signed up to walk my first 5k in July. I can't run anymore because my knees are shot, but I can walk!

[catfish87 3,471]

@@*Lexie*

Congrats! I'm doing my first full one this year as well. October 4th.