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
March 18, 2009 at 5:11 pm
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!
March 18, 2009 at 11:01 pm
I am so glad you are blogging again! I am sure you will be amazing in he race.
March 18, 2009 at 11:22 pm
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?
April 1, 2009 at 5:10 pm
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!