Once a wish, now done - what makes you proud

[OKCPirate 5,323]

Just accomplished one of my major goals. When I began looking at having surgery, one of the things that was on my "bucket list" was to climb a mountain in Colorado. I made a pact with one of my buddies we would do it in 2015. At 305, that was a wish. Post surgery it was possible,and it was hard, and I'm still hurting (did you know you burn nearly 6000 calories when you climb and hike for 9 hours?).

We could not make the summit because of the wind, but we got close.

So, please share what was once a dream or wish, but now is possible and happening in your life...may it bless and inspire others.

[Babbs 14,681]

I never in a million years would I thought I'd be a runner. I HATED running most of my life! Then about 5 months ago I started a C25K program, and fell in love with the idea of pushing myself to see how far I could go with it. This pic was today after running 3.5 miles. I was tired, and standing kind of funny, and I was like "what is that on my calf?"

Oh. It's a muscle

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

I used to climb and trek and backpack -- seriously -- in the Sierras and the Himalayas. I haven't done any serious mountain stuff in 20 years.

It's time I got back. I don't have any treks or hikes to report yet. But I have the "old lady" trek left in me -- the Milford Track in New Zealand. It's one of those treks everyone saves until The End -- and we're old and gray. Just a five-day trip. But it's time to do it.

So I'm not reporting in yet, but am promising to do so in the next couple of years that it's checked off.

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

And some other outdoor adventures still not done yet that I'll still do:

* Colorado River rafting trip (the whole shebang)

* English Lake District hike (8 days)

* Swiss Alps hut-hiking (5 days)

[tcon 305]

@@Babbs

You look fantastic!!! I loved running when I was younger, hoping to fall in love with running again soon.

[Shustar 395]

@@Babbs Pictures! We want pictures!

[OKCPirate 5,323]

@VSGAnn2014 - did the white Water rafting many years ago in CO. Do it. Its great.

[Jessicacherry3 71]

I can't wait to go horseback riding again! I rode and had horses up until about 8 years ago. Looking forward to a long trail ride in the Smoky Mountains.

[stacyg1 136]

Run a half marathon. I ran my first in May of this year and my second is coming up in November. Who knew that I'd become a runner!

[Beachsprite 118]

I used to climb and trek and backpack -- seriously -- in the Sierras and the Himalayas. I haven't done any serious mountain stuff in 20 years.

It's time I got back. I don't have any treks or hikes to report yet. But I have the "old lady" trek left in me -- the Milford Track in New Zealand. It's one of those treks everyone saves until The End -- and we're old and gray. Just a five-day trip. But it's time to do it.

So I'm not reporting in yet, but am promising to do so in the next couple of years that it's checked off.

I live in New Zealand and the Milford area is truly mind blowing... hope you achieve your dream

[grandmaofone 411]

I want to take a second honeymoon on a cruise ship, but was always so nervous about wearing a bathing suit. It will be our 20 year anniversary this year and we are going to start saving and we are going on a cruise for our 25 year anniversary. Also running/jogging in a 5k. Doesn't sound like much but moving before was difficult so now I am excited to see me do this!!!