Today was my 9 month bandiversary. I've had many NSV's along the way but none as good as the one I experienced today. You see, 1 year ago this weekend, I participated in my very first 5K race. My teenage son talked me into doing it. I reluctantly agreed. I walked the entire race and it took me almost an hour to finish it. And I was walking as fast as I could. The race is held annually so we decided after last year's race that we would return this year. So today, we did the same race that took me almost an hour to finish and I was able to finish it in about 31 minutes. Not only that, I placed 3rd in my age division! I've been doing 5K races about once a month since spring and I run 3-4 days a week but I've never been able to finish a 5k in 31 minutes and I've never placed in any of them. Needless to say, I got all teary-eyed when I was walking up to get my medal! I have an appt. with my surgeon on Wednesday and I intend to take my medal with me so I can show him what he's done for me and thank him for helping me to get my life back

Edited September 22, 201411 yr by countrysweet

It will change your life....it's not a cliche...and it just keeps getting better and better.

@@B-52 You are SO right! At this time last year, I was just finishing up all of the stuff required in order to submit to my insurance for my surgery approval. I wanted this surgery so bad I couldn't stand it and yet, as much as I wanted it and felt it would be life-changing, I had no idea just how much my life was about to change. In the last 9 months, I have gone from being as unhealthy as I've ever been in my life to being healthier and more fit than I've ever been. I can't wait to see what the future holds!

I just love reading these kinds of posts and I'm so happy for you. Congratulations!

Edited September 21, 201411 yr by gowalking

Way to go. It does keep getting better. I want to run so bad, my knees tell me no and since I don't want to be sprawled out in public, I obey.

WOW!!! I am SO impressed!!! You're doing awesome!!! 31 is an AWESOME time for regular runners, but considering your story, that's like a gold medal!!! I'm so happy for you!!! Keep up the good work!!!!!!!!!!

Edited September 21, 201411 yr by PuraVida37

How inspiring! Congratulations!

You're amazing wrapped up in awesome sauce !! Wow ! Way to go ! Keep it up !!