March 18, 2009...2:22 am

Beep Beep! Peachtree Road Race!

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I signed up for the Peachtree Road Race!!!  I am so excited + nervous.  It’s the biggest 10K in the country and it’s held July 4th.  I live right on Peachtree Street, and I remember a few years ago I was sitting on my balcony – eating some cereal out of my favorite bowl – watching all of the runners like a sea of little running ants.  And I thought, “I definitely want to do that some day!”  I think I might have been on Jenny Craig on the time.  Nothing against good ole JC (not Jesus) – but it didn’t work for me as I had hoped.  So, here I am – 3 years later – down 80 pounds – all signed up.  To top it off, I even joined this runners group in Atlanta to start training for it.  They said it’s for novice or intermediate runners.  I think I might even be more nervous about the runners group than doing the actual Peachtree!  I am *very pumped that my first 10K will be right in my hometown – my friends can maybe come cheer me on – and it ends in Piedmont Park!  I’ve seen a lot of folks do it over the years.  I’m really excited for this challenge!  

Been stuck at the 80 pounds mark for 2 months now.  Feeling a little frustrated, but keeping my head up.  I went to the gym last night, and tonight I went on a jog through the beautiful neighborhoods near Piedmont Park.  It’s St. Patties Day.  I wore my favorite green converse to work today – but didn’t feel like going out tonight and drinking.  Just wanted to take it easy – make dinner – watch American Idol – talk to my sister on the phone – take a shower.  It’s about 10:30 pm and I am beat!  I actually think I am going to head to bed soon.  Goodnight everyone, sweet dreams.

This is from my blog Live Life To The Fullest

4 Comments

  • Congrats on signing up! It’s amazing to look back and remember, isn’t it?

    Thanks for blogging — you’re an inspiration and I appreciate it :)

    Keep up the good work!

  • I am so glad you are blogging again! I am sure you will be amazing in he race.

  • Congrats!

    I had my surgery on 2/20/09 and I’ve lost 30lbs since my pre-op diet. When did weight loss start slowing down for you after the initial surgery? I haven’t even had a fill yet. I’m wondering if I should have my doctor not do one until my weight loss slows. I’m losing about a pound every two days. What was your experience?

  • Congrats on the signing up for the Peachtree Road Race. I ran my first one last year and had a blast! I had gastric bypass surgery May of 2007 and have to date lost 210pds. I have run at least one race a month for past 14 months and I am excited to run the PTR again this year. Let the race be a celebration of your improved physcial fitness and make sure you train. It might also be good to run a 5K a month before the race to get a idea of where you are in your training. Good Luck and see you at the Peachtree!


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