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
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!