I have two milestones to tell you about today, and I'm so happy and freaked out about them I can't even stand it!

I was supposed to run 9 miles this morning (according to my 1/2 marathon training schedule) and I didn't think I could make it. I was feeling a bit queasy and my legs were really sore from running all week and all those squats and lunges at bodysculpting class the other night. But somewhere around the 6th mile, I got this idea that I should try for 10 miles instead of 9. And I did it! (Don't ask me how slow I was, or how much pain I'm feeling right now!) I ran 10 miles without stopping or walking. I remember reading about someone else doing that for the first time and thinking I would NEVER be able to.

I got on the scale when I got back, after sweating buckets, and I weighed 174. It's not "official" because it's not weigh-in day and I'll be replacing all that sweat I lost with water throughout the day so the scale will look different tomorrow, but still...I SAW it. Even if it was fleeting. For a moment, I had over a 100-pound loss. That's good enough for me to say I hit two milestones in one day!!

I've become a new person, really. A person who's struggling to get through a nine-mile run and thinks "Hey, how about another mile?"

I couldn't have hit EITHER of those milestones without the support I've received here at 3FC. I can't even begin to tell you how much I love all of you for what you've given me.

Congrats Lisa!! 10 miles is CRAZY, I'm definitely impressed!! AND you see 174, could the day get any better?! Nicely done!!

-Aimee

10 miles! That's amazing. I've just begun to interval running in my walking routine and my goal right now is one mile without stopping. 10 miles seems like such a huge accomplishment. Great job!

My weight loss goal is 145, but secretly, 172 on the scale will make me jump for joy. That's what I weighed when I got married 20 years ago, and that will really be a great day for me. 174 is amazing!

Awesome!!! I wanted to tell you that you are an inspiration to me because, although I want to lose weight, my focus is to get to where I can run. I ran up until my Junior year of college and haven't since then. And... weight came on easy. So, running is a big time goal for me. Thanks for sharing your story!

Oh... and the weight loss is a great thing too!

Lisa - You are such an inspiration! What amazing milestones both of those things are! Still, my favorite part of your post was the part I quoted above. Not to steal your thunder, but when I was walking last night, I detoured three times just so I could walk up a few extra steep hills. Certainly not on the level of what you did, but I can feel the change you describe taking place in me as well. I've become addicted to the challenge! Thanks for being my inspiration on this running thing. I so look forward to following the path that you've blazed in running, weight loss, and - while I'm still working on those - you'll be demonstrating maintenance for me. THANK YOU!

I can only imagine what this new person will accomplish in all parts of your life!

What an accomplishment, Congratulations!!!

That is so awe-inspiring!!! Fantastic job

absolutely great ...I'm so happy for you!!

What a freakin great day! Congratulations.

That is so amazing! I can't even imagine running one mile, let alone 10! Your success makes me went to go take a walk, lol! Congrats on both of those, that is very awesome.

Congratulations! And, thanks for letting us share in your journey. It has been so inspiring and motivating.

You go girl!!! Congratulations on an incredible accomplishment

Lisa, how great for you! I hope that someday I can say "I know exactly how you feel!" but until then may I just say "WOW!" You've done an amazing thing and I'm VERY excited for you!

Thats fantastic news!

I'm GOING to do a 1/2 marathon in december, even if it kills me. How long have you been training and any tips for a newbie to the running world?
Congrats, again!

Way to go 10 miles and 100lbs that is just amazing!!!!!
cheryl