FatManRunning - Couch to 5k (and beyond!)

Here's the skinny: I've been near 300 lbs. for years and need to lose weight. I'm married to a wonderful lady, and we have a family. One of our boys often asks if I'll run with him. I've always had to tell him, "No." In August of '09, my wife learned about a couch-to-5k running program, and I agreed to try it with her. This blog chronicles our progress on that training program. I hope I'll soon be able to surprise my son by telling him, "Yes, I'll go running with you!"

Saturday, November 14, 2009

Chaska Turkey Trot - Photos


Mrs. F


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The Riemer Family - After the Race
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10 comments:

  1. Fat[free]MeNovember 14, 2009 at 4:42 PM

    Fantastic - and well done! Lovely photos too!

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  2. AnaNovember 14, 2009 at 6:52 PM

    What a beautiful family.
    I imagine that it must have been difficult to keep the secret until the end. But worth it!

    Congratulations, you were amazing!

    Although I am not one of the "children", I am very proud of Mr. and Mrs. F.

    Hugs from Brasil, Ana

    Ps: For me it will always be Mr. and Mrs. F. :)

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  3. AmyNovember 14, 2009 at 8:45 PM

    Andrew, I just went to mapmyrun to see what the elevation was of our race.
    The one mile section that we ran on Pioneer (the road we were on until we turned back to run trails through the school) started at a -6% and ended at a 3%. That's an increase of 9% in one mile! That was not an easy run.

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  4. AmyNovember 14, 2009 at 9:30 PM

    You guys are an inspiration! Hearty congratulations on a great goal achieved!

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  5. Jodi HNovember 15, 2009 at 7:41 AM

    Congratulations on your success!

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  6. Mrs. FNovember 15, 2009 at 8:18 AM

    Thank you! It really was a lot of fun!!

    Fat free me -- I loved surprising the kids :)

    Ana -- Thank you -- having the support online was a huge factor in our pushing on -- on some days. I appreciate you continueing to check on us!

    Amy -- Im humbled by how our journey has brought so many others inspiration.

    Jodi H -- Thank you

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  7. MareNovember 15, 2009 at 9:22 AM

    I just finished reading about your races as I ran out of time last night. Wow, wow, and wow! It has been so inspiring to read about your endurance and perseverance. Congratulations, "Mr. and Mrs. F", on your accomplishment! What a wonderful family!

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  8. Mickey & MinnieNovember 15, 2009 at 11:50 AM

    I am most impressed that you were able to find the time to workout and keep it a secret with such a large family to care for. You have a wonderful family.

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  9. Mrs. FNovember 15, 2009 at 1:48 PM

    Mare - Thank you! Our family is a lot of fun, crazy but fun!

    Mickey & Minnie -- It has proved to me that anyone can find time to do somthing they find important. For years, I made excuses why I didnt have time or effort to exercise. But the right program and motivation made all the difference and you know, I found that I made time for something I wanted to do.

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  10. FatManRunningNovember 15, 2009 at 5:41 PM

    It has been an amazing journey. We so much appreciate all the support each of you has given!

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