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2008-01-03 10:07 AM

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Subject: Never let anyone tell you that you are too big or too slow
Well this weekend I did something most 85 lbs over weight people never dream they could ever do. I did it twice. I did my first double marathon. It took me a long time (mostly also because I had the time). As long as you keep your heart rate down and do a race you get plenty of time to complete you can do it.

I had a person in the race who thought I was crazy for doing the race and should not be out there. Once he saw me going and just putting in the miles he really turned around because he was so shocked a guy of my size could even do 16 miles and at 16 miles I was going strong. I was slow and I ran my pace. I was still near the bottom of the pack but I still came in 42 out of 54 people.

2008-01-03 10:48 AM
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Way to go! Glad to see you had a great time. It's amazing when you can show people what you're made of and really make them stand with mouth agape!
2008-01-03 1:01 PM
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WAR CHIRUNNER 134!!!!

YOU ROCK DOOD!!!Cool

2008-01-03 1:47 PM
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I think that you are an inspiration to ALL of us at BT. One of these days I'll be able to keep up with you. Great job at Across the Years!!
2008-01-03 2:11 PM
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Awesome Job!
2008-01-03 5:00 PM
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Subject: RE: Never let anyone tell you that you are too big or too slow
Very inspiring. Great job!

2008-01-03 10:37 PM
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Congratulations! I can't even imagine running that distance.
2008-01-04 4:08 AM
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Subject: RE: Never let anyone tell you that you are too big or too slow
chirunner134 - 2008-01-03 10:07 AM

Well this weekend I did something most 85 lbs over weight people never dream they could ever do. I did it twice. I did my first double marathon.


Chi, you did something most skinny people would never dream they could do...and they'd probably be right! Awesome job!

Some people can't handle being BOP; you are at peace with it and celebrate your participation and accomplishment as you well should. I'm sure your post is inspiring to others.

Good job!
2008-01-04 11:26 AM
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Bill's right, you are an inspiration...and pretty darn impressive!
2008-01-05 8:56 AM
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WOOOO-FRICKIN-HOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You can do ANYTHING you set your mind to!

 Kate

2008-01-05 3:58 PM
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Wow!!!!

What I would GIVE to be able to run that far---at ANY speed!  Congratulations!!!!!

What an inspiration you are, to all of us! Thanks!



2008-01-06 6:11 AM
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Subject: RE: Never let anyone tell you that you are too big or too slow
Great Inspiration to all of us...
2009-06-03 9:40 AM
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Subject: RE: Never let anyone tell you that you are too big or too slow
That anyone can run that distance still amazes and inspires me.
"Well done" doesn't even come close to how impressive that is.
2009-06-03 10:08 AM
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Subject: RE: Never let anyone tell you that you are too big or too slow
In your honor, I would like the Mods to declare a moratorium on whining and excuses for the rest of the week.
2009-06-03 2:58 PM
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Wow! That's incredible.  Such and inspiration.  I had someone tell me a few months ago that I should run because I'm overweight and it would hurt my knees.  I have less knee pain running than I do skiing (and this person is a big skier and would never tell me not to ski) and I refuse to stop doing either!  You've reminded me why!
2009-06-03 6:16 PM
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Awesome! Congrats!

2009-06-03 7:37 PM
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Congrats! Inspiring!
2009-06-03 9:35 PM
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Dude...congrats! Its certainly amazing...I think I would die if I tried that.
2009-06-04 11:27 AM
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Holy crap dude.  Way to go!  Just curious, how long did it take.
2009-06-05 1:22 PM
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Awesome! You are an solid inspriation to many! That's accomplishment Danny Dreyer should hear about!

2009-06-05 2:23 PM
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Subject: RE: Never let anyone tell you that you are too big or too slow
42 out of 54 - that's about at the 75th percentile - so you are officially AVERAGE!  Not too bad if you ask me.

2009-06-05 2:24 PM
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42 out of 54 - that's means you beat 25% of the people out there that day. Not too bad if you ask me.
2009-06-08 9:22 AM
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AWESOME!  Been reading about Ultramarathons.....you guys are animals!
2009-06-08 2:33 PM
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Subject: RE: Never let anyone tell you that you are too big or too slow
Hey Chi..

Thanks for the inspiration!! I was just about to whine about the 2 hour run I gotta do in the heat this afternoon but you have kicked me in the fanny and got me going!! Congrats on an incredible accomplishment!!
2009-06-18 9:09 AM
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Subject: RE: Never let anyone tell you that you are too big or too slow
AMAZING! I have no idea how people run that far, well done!
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