Autism Run 2011

Today, 9-10-11, I participated in my 4th Autism Walk/Run.  The key difference this year? I was a runner, not a walker.

And run I did.  I ran 3.1 miles in 38 minutes and 41 seconds.  It's been a long time since I have been able to finish 3.1 in under 40 minutes. It was epic (for me, at least)!  I think it was also epic for my friend, Sally, who was running her first 5K and was running in honor of her daughter who passed away.  We all do Zumba, and we all feel its positive effects on our mental health, so our group was called the Zumbalicious Runners.

And of course, there was the cause: Autism Society of McLean County.  I am grateful for its outreach to the community and all the services it provides.

This week was also major for me because I hit the 50 lbs lost.  So it's time to look at where I have been and where I am:

Sally and Karen wrapping it up

June 12:

Chest (sports bra on) 39 7/8"
Right arm 14 1/2"
Left arm 14 1/4"
Waist  33 7/8"
Hips 42 1/2"
Right Thigh 27 1/4"
Left Thigh 27"
Weight: 194.6 lbs 

July 10:

Chest 39 1/4"

Right arm 13 1/4"

Left arm 14"

Waist 33"

Hips 42 1/2"

Right Thigh 26 1/2"

Triumphant (and sweaty) at the finish

Left Thigh 26 1/2"

Weight: 195.6 lbs

September 10:
Chest 38 1/2"

Right arm 13 1/2"

Left arm 14"

Waist 32 1/2"

Hips 42 1/2"

Right Thigh 25 1/2"

Left Thigh 25 1/2"

Weight: 188.8 lbs


In other Plato news, Ignatius participated in the Woodruff Invitational in Peoria today, which is why he could not run with me.  He ran 3 miles in 22 minutes, 50 seconds--a personal record for him.  He keeps shaving off time!  So proud of his efforts!

105th finish

In all, a fine day for the family.