I posted last week that I did 5.4 miles. I was so close to finishing a 10k that I had to try it. I never in a million years thought I would say I could run 1.5 hours without stopping. I'm 66 lbs down. Like I said in an earlier post, I was getting winded going to bed, putting on my CPAP, and pulling the blankets over. I would have to sit up, until I could catch my breath. What a change! When I hear people say they hate running, and couldn't run around the block, I can see how we put glass ceilings on ourselves. I've done it my whole life. I can't wait to see what I change about my life next. I would say the sky is the limit, but it's not true. We can go beyond the sky if we dream it. Thank you lap band.

Congrats! I just printed out the Couch to 5K program. Looking forward to starting it this Sunday!

You are my hero!

I wish I could run like you!!

I love hearing this... CONgratuations!!! I am now 50 pounds down and beginning to run again... I'm only running 3 miles at a time though but am training for a duathalon in November. It's 2 mile run a 15 mile bike and a 2 mile run... Thanks for posting, this is very encouraging to me!!!

Wow that is awesome!!! I'd love to be able to run for more than a few minutes but something about running with my mouth wide open just doesn't work too well LOL. I need to work on the breathing properly too.

Either way, congrats. That is an awesome victory and you're right, there is no limit as to what we can do.

I am definitely with everyone else saying congrats. I can only imagine the feeling you have after that. So keep the good work up. Before ya know it, you will be running more and more. :biggrin:

That is fantastic! Great job!

Congrats! We are getting ready to run an obstacle race on Sept 18th - runthejailbreak.com.

Thanks for all the kind words. It's encouraging to hear so many others have the same excitement to surpass their old exercise levels, and be healthier. I wish everyone the best. So glad to hear the goals you all have put into place, and the competitions you all are getting involved with. This is so much fun. Go get it.

That is awesome. Keep up the good work. Running is amazing. I am on week 8 of Couch to 5K. I never thought I could run either.

I ordered this picture after my first 5K. It just came in today, and I wanted to share it. It was the Donor Dash here in July. Wasn't expecting to run because I was leaving town. Then those plans changed, and I did it last minute. Thought I was going to die, but I did it without stopping. I was noticing there wasn't anyone behind me.

WOW, you sure give me hope. I have always wanted to run but never been able to. Maybe I can once my weight starts going down. I was just banded 8 days ago. My boyfriend of many yrs runs every other day and I would love to run with him. Congrats to you.

WOW, you sure give me hope. I have always wanted to run but never been able to. Maybe I can once my weight starts going down. I was just banded 8 days ago. My boyfriend of many yrs runs every other day and I would love to run with him. Congrats to you.

Congratulations!!:mad::smile2: You'll be on your way soon. Keep dreaming it, and you'll get there.

Your pic is great! That is why I want to do the races for the pics and the finishers medals!

Awesome inspiring story! Thanks for the lift this AM.

Waynooo