I had planned to post about my weekend run and the local running club's banquet today. Instead, I spent most of my day doubting myself as a runner. I have been dealing with some pains lately and its been making me wonder if I should just give up.
To counteract the negativity I was feeling I decided I needed to start looking into future races. If I have a race on my calendar I will be less likely to slack off when i am feeling down. So, I registered for a few small races today. I am looking forward to the Fanny Freezer on February 11 - it was my first ever race when I started running last year and I am looking foward to seeing how I do this year!
Signing up for the Fanny Freezer caused me to start reminiscing, so I was browsing through my old race photos and such on facebook. I came across some pictures that reminded me why I run, even when it isn't easy.
I may have shared some of these in the past, and if so, I am sorry! Just, wanted to get them all in one place on my blog!
My "before" pictures.
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| Disney - Feb 2010 (and no, I am not pregnant!) |
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| October 2010? |
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| This was after about 4-5 months of dieting |
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| This comparison still shocks me |
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| The Jan 2012 picture and the Sept 2011 picture above are about the same weight. Wish I could say that I had lost more, but proud to be be maintaining for the most part. |
Yep, those pictures were all I needed to remind me why I run. I run for my health, to be a better mom to my kids, to make sure I don't die prematurely from obesity related health problems. I am so grateful for my success thus far and I truly feel blessed to have come this far.
Yeah - look at that! Great job!
ReplyDeleteThat is amazing! You should be so proud! And I can even tell a big difference in the Sept 2011/January 2012 photos-you are leaner, more muscular in the January photos! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteYou look amazing and the running picture really shows off your leg muscles!
ReplyDeleteJenn - Thanks for posting over at my site (wdwalone.blogspot.com)...
ReplyDeleteThis was the first year the that Goofy Challenge used one bib for both races. I was worried about how beat up it would get since they are using B Tags that stay on the back of the bib, but it functioned properly both days!
Those are amazing photos. Congratulations on your weight loss - you've done an amazing job!
AWESOME, Jenn.
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