T2Nashville
Queen of the Kitchen Freak
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: October 13, 2008
Surgery Type: VSG
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I walked in Nashville's Country Music 1/2 Marathon yesterday. My goal was to do it in 4 hours. I did it in 3:58:32 - and I have the engraved medal to prove it!  The last 4 miles were pure torture. Not only was I sore and cramping (you just THINK you've trained for this), but a line of thunderstorms came through, so I walked the last 4 miles in 50 mph winds, thunder, and lightning. Yes, police were telling us to get to shelter in parking garages, but I knew if I stopped, I would never get going again. I don't even remember much about the last mile except that I was begging for it to be over! I'm very glad to have this accomplishment under my belt, but I'm gonna leave this endurance stuff to some of you others and admire you from afar. Back to Curves for my 30 minute workouts! Here's me before the race started. I'll have more pics from the race itself, once the hired company gets them posted. I'm really anxious to see the one of me crossing the finish line - I'm sure it's priceless. Now, it's back to my Aleve and hot bath. My poor thighs and calves may never recover!  |
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BTV Pimpette
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Surgery Date: 10/10/06
Surgery Type: RNY
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« Reply #1 on: April 25, 2010, 05:20:32 PM » |
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Oh poor Tammy! My goodness, you faired the storm !
I am so proud of you, and to be honest, I don't think I could have done it. You are awesome!
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Mr. Wizard of Protein
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: 07-27-09
Surgery Type: RNY
From:: Surf City, CA
Posts: 4926
Tuo Ku Zi, Fang Pi
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« Reply #2 on: April 25, 2010, 06:28:50 PM » |
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You Rock! You're such an inspiration Tammy I thought all this training and the half marathon was gearing you up for next years Vegas WLS Meet & Greet   Ian |
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spydersong
Royal Freakness
Surgery Date: April 16, 2010
Surgery Type: VSG
From:: Las Vegas, NV
Posts: 293
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« Reply #3 on: April 25, 2010, 06:32:11 PM » |
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Way to Go! That is so awesome Tammy! AND you met your time goal - I"m so proud of you
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greebo115
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: 08/08/08
Surgery Type: RNY Gastric Bypass
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« Reply #4 on: April 26, 2010, 12:44:02 AM » |
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auntb
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: 8-25-09
Surgery Type: rny
From:: southeast michigan
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« Reply #5 on: April 26, 2010, 12:54:52 AM » |
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Wow you are such an inspireation. You did it. I am so happy for you and can't wait to see the rest of the pictures.
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If of the many truths you choose but one and follow it blindly it will become a falsehood and you a fanatic.
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Lady_J_2008
Royal Freakness
Surgery Date: October 2008
Surgery Type: RNY
From:: Indianapolis, IN
Posts: 412
Not there yet but working on it!
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« Reply #6 on: April 26, 2010, 04:38:49 AM » |
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Now that is freakin awesome!
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Indykitty
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: 12/15/2008
Surgery Type: RNY
From:: Indianapolis, IN
Posts: 4783
I'm going to be a diamond, some day...
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« Reply #7 on: April 26, 2010, 05:19:59 AM » |
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Definitely wonderful! You are awesome Tammy.  |
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T2Nashville
Queen of the Kitchen Freak
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: October 13, 2008
Surgery Type: VSG
Posts: 4741
Photo by Candy
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« Reply #8 on: April 26, 2010, 05:22:50 AM » |
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Thanks, everyone. I really appreciate your cheering me on and supporting me. I thought about everyone who had done so when I really just wanted to lie down!
Ian - I can do Vegas now with no problems whatsoever! I have learned what it is to walk through the pain!
Diane - I have more stuff on my list, but it won't be endurance, I can tell you that much!
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Larkey
Royal Freakness
Surgery Date: 7/13/2009
Surgery Type: RNY
From:: Conyers, GA
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« Reply #9 on: April 26, 2010, 05:53:55 AM » |
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Amazing - so proud of you. Give yourself some time to recover and never say never |
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« Reply #10 on: April 26, 2010, 06:08:00 AM » |
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Tammy I've said it before You Rock!!!!
Grab Life by the collar!
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candys
Super Freak
Surgery Date: November 24th, 2009
Surgery Type: RNY
From:: Mpls
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« Reply #11 on: April 26, 2010, 09:31:21 AM » |
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OMG Tammy!!! Soooooo PROUD of you!! I can't fathom doing something like this yet! Good for you!!
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kiersti
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: 6/11/2009
Surgery Type: RNY
From:: Originally, San Diego. Currently, San Leandro, CA
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« Reply #12 on: April 26, 2010, 01:51:39 PM » |
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Tammy - you have bigger huevos than anyone I know! You continue to be an inspiration! I am SOSOSOSOSOSO Proud of you! A HALF MARATHON! I have just barely started entertaining that thought...and there you have gone and done it!
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Bariatric After Life by Cari
Super Freak
Surgery Date: 12/10/07
Surgery Type: LAP RNY (Gastric Bypass)
From:: Long Beach, California
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Saving the World, One Pound at a Time
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« Reply #13 on: April 26, 2010, 04:47:44 PM » |
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I walked in Nashville's Country Music 1/2 Marathon yesterday. My goal was to do it in 4 hours. I did it in 3:58:32 - and I have the engraved medal to prove it! The last 4 miles were pure torture. Not only was I sore and cramping (you just THINK you've trained for this), but a line of thunderstorms came through, so I walked the last 4 miles in 50 mph winds, thunder, and lightning. Yes, police were telling us to get to shelter in parking garages, but I knew if I stopped, I would never get going again. I don't even remember much about the last mile except that I was begging for it to be over! I'm very glad to have this accomplishment under my belt, but I'm gonna leave this endurance stuff to some of you others and admire you from afar. Back to Curves for my 30 minute workouts! Here's me before the race started. I'll have more pics from the race itself, once the hired company gets them posted. I'm really anxious to see the one of me crossing the finish line - I'm sure it's priceless. Now, it's back to my Aleve and hot bath. My poor thighs and calves may never recover! So very proud of you, my friend! You looked super-cute doing an super-hard thing -- Gosh, I'd call that freaking GRACE UNDER BAROMETRIC BARIATRIC PRESSURE! Tee Hee -- Congrats!  |
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worth_the_weight
Fresh Freak
Surgery Date: 08/05/2009
Surgery Type: lap RNY
From:: Cary, NC
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« Reply #14 on: April 26, 2010, 06:13:35 PM » |
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I don't respond a lot one here but I have to say Tammy you are one of my favorites! I love all the encouraging words and your upbeat spirit. I am very proud of you and your goal You have made me realize just how much I NEED to get my ARSE back to the gym! WAY to GO from one Southern Girl to another!!! Beth  |
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T2Nashville
Queen of the Kitchen Freak
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: October 13, 2008
Surgery Type: VSG
Posts: 4741
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« Reply #15 on: April 27, 2010, 06:27:55 AM » |
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Thanks for all of these lovely comments. I love you guys so much, and I hope that I can continue to pay it forward in any way I can. And now - the pics of the finish line. Yes, I stole them from the website with the company's writing on them. They wanted $20 PER PIC! No, no, no. I'll just take the writing on it and go with it. Facebook may delete it from my stash for cheating, but I think it's highway robbery to charge that much to download a picture! Here's my glory shot...  And here's my true feelings - I posed for the camera on the first one, but this was how I was REALLY feeling.  |
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baka
Mr. Wizard of Protein
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: 07-27-09
Surgery Type: RNY
From:: Surf City, CA
Posts: 4926
Tuo Ku Zi, Fang Pi
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« Reply #16 on: April 27, 2010, 06:44:16 AM » |
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Awesome Tammy! You should play those numbers in the lottery Ian |
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T2Nashville
Queen of the Kitchen Freak
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: October 13, 2008
Surgery Type: VSG
Posts: 4741
Photo by Candy
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« Reply #17 on: April 27, 2010, 07:38:39 AM » |
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You know, I've never bought a lottery ticket in my life - too tight with my money! Maybe I should now, though!
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"The body vs. the mind - now THAT'S a fight!" Hetty from NCIS: Los Angeles
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HopenToBeThin
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: Pouch Date 6/15/09
Surgery Type: RNY
From:: KY
Posts: 2811
We lost 246 in 9 mths - 3/13/10
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« Reply #18 on: April 27, 2010, 09:46:17 AM » |
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Tammy, you are one awesome lady!!! WTG!! So proud of you, and in a storm even. It got pretty nasty there for a while. I had some friends who ran the 1/2 marathon, I did not realize you could walk it. Pretty cool. I may have to look for one to do next year. Go rest up lady, you deserved it!!
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patti55444
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: 12/09/08
Surgery Type: Lap RNY
From:: Andover, MN
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« Reply #19 on: April 28, 2010, 03:44:15 PM » |
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Tammy WTG Girlfriend!! You just plain know how to ROCK IT BABY!! Love you, Patti |
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Worry doesn't solve tomorrow's problems, but it does ruin today's happiness
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kristopia
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: July 21, 2009, Dr. Armando Joya
Surgery Type: VSG
Posts: 2805
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« Reply #20 on: April 29, 2010, 08:09:23 PM » |
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Tammy, I didn't see these finish pics on Facebook - you looked MAHVELOUS darling Even exhausted, you looked marvelous, and I'm so proud of you - I haven't gotten NEAR a 1/2 marathon yet. |
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T2Nashville
Queen of the Kitchen Freak
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: October 13, 2008
Surgery Type: VSG
Posts: 4741
Photo by Candy
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« Reply #21 on: April 30, 2010, 05:54:06 AM » |
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I haven't been home to post them yet, but I'm gonna try to this weekend. Thanks so much for all of the kind comments. I'm feeling normal again!
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