NSV PR for a 1/2 Marathon

billmacc7
on 3/16/14 12:34 pm - MA

I ran my 2nd 1/2 Marathon today. I ran it in 1 hour, 56 minutes at a pace of 8:54/mile. This is around 7 minutes better than when I ran it last year. This is a huge NSV, I know when I was close to 350 pounds the thought of running ANY DISTANCE just seemed impossible. Still, as I was losing the weight I got into running. I did several 5K's then worked up to a 10K, then last year my 1st half marathon. One memorable point today was that around mile 7 I was going along and all the sudden started passing people by running...I actually welled up a little...Thankful to have had this surgery and a chance at a new life!!!!

Yours in WLS Journey,

Bill Mac

Grim_Traveller
on 3/16/14 2:15 pm

RNY on 08/21/12

That's fantastic. 8:54/mile is incredible.

6'3" tall, male.

Highest weight was 475. RNY on 08/21/12. Current weight: 198.

M1 -24; M2 -21; M3 -19; M4 -21; M5 -13; M6 -21; M7 -10; M8 -16; M9 -10; M10 -8; M11 -6; M12 -5.

TattooMammaRN
on 3/16/14 5:18 pm

Holy cow that is awesome!! I'm not even sure if I could even run down my driveway yet!!!

Angie

Lea Terrell
on 3/16/14 10:37 pm

Inspiring!! What a wonderful testament to your spirit and conviction! I look forward to someday even jogging.

RNY - 12/26/2013. H W: 278. SW: 230

danslillady
on 3/17/14 12:17 am

Bill, Congratulations!!!! That is very exciting!!! You are doing amazing!

On Saturday, I ran 5K with my husband who was pushing our two little girls in a stroller. I ran all but about 3-4 minutes after a few hills that were a little more challenging than when I started. I welled up when I crossed the finish line @ 40:18 ! Here's to an active life! Cheers! Congratulations!

HW: 274 SW: 241 CW: 149 --- 5'6 (Surgery date 11/26/2013)

PetHairMagnet
on 3/17/14 2:28 am

RNY on 05/13/13

This is SO wonderful to read and I am so glad you posted this here vs. the exercise forum. It is fabulous for others to see such amazing success! I envy your time--I am hoping to do a blended rate of 12 minutes a mile in my first half, so 8:54 sounds like someone zipping by on a bike, lol! GOOD FOR YOU!!

WHOO HOO!!

HW333--SW 289--GW of 160 5' 11" woman. I only know the way I know & when you ask for input/advice, you'll get the way I've been successful through my surgeon & nutritionist. Please consult your surgeon & nutritionist for how to do it their way. Biggest regret? Not doing this 10 years ago! Every day is better than the day before...and it was a pretty great day!