Rodney Transformation.docxJust a short posting that will hopefully motivate some and confirm we can go LONG.

December 9, 2009 was Bypass at 305 pounds with all the co-morbid boxes checked. I have now completed over 30 marathons and ultra runs, 2 Iron distance races, and now race recumbent bikes at up to 400 miles per event. Took a long time and a lot of experimentation to home in on fueling that works after GBP to avoid dumping, cramping, and sugar spikes. I currently use UCAN powder while doing any endurance events, but see several products on here that may fit the bill too. I have a pretty full racing schedule for 2016 so I will try some of the Protein based shakes as the year progresses. I would like to hear from others that go LONG and have used some of the products here or found other suitable fuels.

I gladly identify myself as a just to finish athlete, so I might be out on the course longer than most, but I have yet to run up against the distance that can stop me. I am thankful to be where I am, considering where I was headed. My cycling goal for 2016 is to qualify for RAAM ( I believe I will be the first GB Athlete to do so, but there may already be one that has). I'm glad to help if I can.

Edited December 2, 201510 yr by rowenusmc

super inspiring, thank you for sharing. Congrats to you on all your hard work and success.

Thanks so much for you post. It's always great to hear from a long termer like yourself and with such a positive outcome. I'm pre-op and I'll find out my surgery date tomorrow. I hoping to complete a 7.5 mile run next September. I did this run about 8 years ago.

Thank you for sharing! I am so happy to read of your running successes! Congrats! And thanks for sharing about the fuel choices that work for you! I am so excited to run again - I have completed some 5ks, 8k, 10k, and a half marathon but had to stop due to the stress on my joints. Thanks for reminding me of another reason to be excited for this surgery!