AZPete 20 Posted January 13, 2008 Half Marathon. Today was the day, 10 months after the surgery, I ran and completed the PF Changs Rock and Roll Half Marathon. I ran the first 9 miles straight through, walked 1, and ran the last 3. I am proud to say that out of the 30,000 1/2 marathon runners I finished #8707 overall, and #4441 for the men, and finally #688 in my division. Not bad for someone who could barley walk less than a year ago. I have to say that I am proud of myself, and usually do not like to say that out loud. Today was a great feeling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taismommy 0 Posted January 13, 2008 Congrats on the 1/2 marathon!!!!! I have so much respect for people who do that. I cant imagine at any weight running a marathon of any kind. Rock On AzPete :clap2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zach's Mom 0 Posted January 13, 2008 Way to go! Congratulations! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfc193 718 Posted January 13, 2008 Congratulations AZPete! I believe that it is good for us to blow our horn once and awhile. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfran 0 Posted January 14, 2008 That's awesome! And Congrats on the amazing weight loss. I admire anyone that can run. I am jogging a little now, but it is so hard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hollyberries 2 Posted January 14, 2008 That's awesome! And Congrats on the amazing weight loss. I admire anyone that can run. I am jogging a little now, but it is so hard. Holy Smoke Jfran! You look friggin Awesome! Love the new doo! Cindy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hollyberries 2 Posted January 14, 2008 Half Marathon. Today was the day, 10 months after the surgery, I ran and completed the PF Changs Rock and Roll Half Marathon. I ran the first 9 miles straight through, walked 1, and ran the last 3. I am proud to say that out of the 30,000 1/2 marathon runners I finished #8707 overall, and #4441 for the men, and finally #688 in my division. Not bad for someone who could barley walk less than a year ago. I have to say that I am proud of myself, and usually do not like to say that out loud. Today was a great feeling. Way to go! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
socalgal3 4 Posted January 14, 2008 That is so AWESOME! I've been contemplating doing a run this year as a life goal of mine is to do a marathon. I did a walk/jog of 6 1/2 miles today. I can't imagine doing a half or whole marathon, but it is a process, just like the lap-band. Way to go Pete!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nadean 0 Posted January 14, 2008 That is awesome!!! What kind of training did you do to get there? I am getting my lapband on the 16th and once I can start exercising again I want to start training. I have researched several things but I don't know what is successful. I have never been a runner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
legster 2 Posted January 14, 2008 What an incredible accomplishment. You should be very proud! :welldoneclap: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LESSFLUFFYZ 0 Posted January 14, 2008 Congrats, you look great I think I'll start taking pics so I can see my transformation. I was banded 11-26-07, start weight was 240 present 219 would like to get to 150, you cheer for me and I'll do the same for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZPete 20 Posted January 14, 2008 I had always been athletic, except for that whole weight problem. I basically just told myself that I would run this race last year after my surgery. I started off with a three minute walk three days after my surgery, and then slowly progressed. In the months leading up to the marathon, I was running about 28-30 miles a week. Nike's Ipod chip is a great way to track your progress. I can run 8 miles at an 8:30 pace and can do a 7:00 minute mile. Not bad considering I am still 230 lbs. I am also getting ready to start training for a triathalon. Biking is easy and fun, the swim should be ok. Just set goals and really stick to it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sades 4 Posted January 14, 2008 Congratulations Pete... it's inspiring to read this type of story. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
