I am a marathoner - wow!

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everyminute
everyminute Member Posts: 1,805
edited June 2014 in Stage III Breast Cancer

Two years ago - I was in the midst of chemo. 

Yesterday I ran a marathon - 26.2 miles.

Here is my recap blog if you are interested...blog

Congrats to Bev and Kerry who ran their half marathons (13.1 miles) yesterday (Kerry) and last week (Bev)

F U B C

Funny story - I had FU written on one arm and BC written on the other arm - some guy stopped me during the race and said "Guess you hate Boston College?"  I was very confused until I realized he was talking about my arms....I said - "Uh no - Boston College is fine but Breast Cancer sucks!)

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  • NancyD
    NancyD Member Posts: 3,562
    edited October 2010

    You really, really rock! I did my half-marathon BEFORE bc, lol.

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  • dlb823
    dlb823 Member Posts: 9,430
    edited October 2010

    Wow!  Congratulations!!!  And excellent blog.  I really enjoyed it!     Deanna

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  • KerryMac
    KerryMac Member Posts: 3,529
    edited October 2010

    Yeah, awesome accomplishment!

    Two years ago I was going through the awful diagnostic stage, terrified and thinking my life was pretty much over.

    With loads of encouragement from Mary, yesterday I ran 13 miles. 

    FUBC indeed!

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  • TreadSoftly
    TreadSoftly Member Posts: 192
    edited October 2010
    Congrats!! Im hoping to do my first marathon next monday!  I had signed up to do it last year but had to pull out as was diagnosed only a few weeks beforehand..  Delighted to hear you did it, hope I can say the same thing next week...!  Love the FUBC too - might copy it !! Smile
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  • pickle
    pickle Member Posts: 1,409
    edited August 2013

    Fantastic accomplishment. Congratulations!

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  • diana50
    diana50 Member Posts: 2,134
    edited October 2010

    Awesome* Running a marathon is a big deal* ::::::::::way to go Mary::::

    and yeah:  FUBC Cool

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  • geewhiz
    geewhiz Member Posts: 1,439
    edited October 2010

    Mary!!!! You go girl!!! Such an inspiration!! I love your honest and heartfelt writing in your blog. We have all been at that point  - pushed to our very limits - where we want to turn around, or sit down...but how many of us dig deep and keep going a step at a time and push those boundaries of ourselves out just a little but further!! Long may she run!!

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  • geewhiz
    geewhiz Member Posts: 1,439
    edited October 2010

    And Kerry and Bev -- you too!! I am so proud of you all! And I hope to be joining these longer races soon!! 

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  • jenn3
    jenn3 Member Posts: 3,316
    edited October 2010

    Congrats Mary, Bev and Kerry!!!  All of you are so inspirational..........

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  • karen1956
    karen1956 Member Posts: 6,503
    edited October 2010

    way to go!!! you're awesome!!!

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  • Claire_in_Seattle
    Claire_in_Seattle Member Posts: 4,570
    edited October 2010

    Congrats to all of you running marathons and half marathons.  Saw your pix of Newport Mary, and they remind me how much I love the place.  Just the most spectacular scenery.

    I did a 40 mile group ride yesterday.  New destination, and I did the hill just fine.  YAY!!!  The most glorious weather and scenery. 

    Thanks again Mary for keeping all of us rolling.  And a major congrats on the marathon. - Claire

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  • Titan
    Titan Member Posts: 2,956
    edited October 2010

    Mary..question for you...how much training did you do b-4 the full marathon?  Did you run b-4 BC?  I started walking during treatment..now am running..but right now just doing 5K's..I feel I could run more than that...but mostly I would like to improve my time.  I'm very impressed..26 miles..that is just awesome!  

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  • SpunkyGirl
    SpunkyGirl Member Posts: 1,568
    edited October 2010

    Mary,

    You are a great inspiration to me and to so many.  Congratulations, too, to Kerry and Bev.  Kerry, saw your pics on Facebook.  You all look fantastic!
    Love

    Bobbie

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  • apple
    apple Member Posts: 7,799
    edited October 2010

    way to go Mary..

     keep running

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  • JacquelineG
    JacquelineG Member Posts: 282
    edited October 2010

    You are all ROCK STARS!

     I was telling my husband yesterday about your accomplishment, and you may have just inspired us to run a half marathon next year. Uh Oh, now that I've written it down I don't think I can back out of it!

     Congratulations - you should be so proud of yourselves. I know I'm proud of you :-)

     Jackie

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  • PlantLover
    PlantLover Member Posts: 622
    edited August 2013

    Congrats & thanks for the inspiration.  I have one more chemo treatment and then exchange surgery, probably in November. 

    You're inspired me to set a goal for myself. 

    By October, 2011, I want to be walking 20 miles a week.  I know it's not a marathon but I've never been much of a runner.

    LOL - you must really hate Boston College.  Too funny! 

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  • everyminute
    everyminute Member Posts: 1,805
    edited October 2010

    Treadsoftly - good luck!!! I am sure you will do great - keep us posted!

    Bec - 20 miles a week is a great goal - let us know how you are doing!

    Titan - I did run before diagnosis - was working on a half marathon but blew my knee right before diagnosis.  Since diagnosis I have run countless 5ks, a half and now a full marathon.  The marathon training was 16 weeks (Hal Higdon) and I already miss the structure!

    Jaqueline - yay!  You can do it!!!!  Ask Kerry, ask Bev.

    Everyone else - thanks for your support - I always think of you all as I am running.

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  • Leah_S
    Leah_S Member Posts: 8,458
    edited October 2010

    everyminute, congratulations on the marathon!

    Long may you run!

    Leah

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  • Annie62
    Annie62 Member Posts: 1,081
    edited October 2010

    Congrats on being a marathoner! I really can't imagine running 26 miles at once. I've done 2 sprint tri's - the Danskin and the Jersey Girl. It really keeps me training to have a goal and you do feel better about yourself and your health.

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  • Mom3
    Mom3 Member Posts: 170
    edited October 2010

    Congratulations!! 26.2 miles....WOW!!

     After my chemo treatment I began working out too. About a year later I got into running and haven't stopped since. I ran my first half marathon in Feb 2010 (amazing experience) and I'm currently training for my 2nd half marathon in Feb 2011.  I average about 20 miles a week. Love that runners high!! 

     This December marks my 3 year canceranniversary and I plan to run that day too!!

     Congratulations again!! Gotta run!

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  • hymil
    hymil Member Posts: 826
    edited October 2010

    Awesome, WOW, fantastic!!!

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