Yippee!!! I Ran my 1st 5K 2Day!!!

Bella Luna
Bella Luna Member Posts: 1,578 Member
in Breast Cancer #1
I have to share my success with you dear Sisters. I ran my 1st 5K Run this morning!!! It was a fundraiser for my 10 year old daughter's elementary school.

I didn't think I was going to run the entire course, but I did! Lauren ran with some friends and I keep on going until I crossed the finish line!

This is the first time I have ever ran a race nonstop! I was so impressed with myself and felt happy all over in knowing that I can run, if I put my mind to it.

Come June 1st, I will be celebrating my 2nd Survivorship Anniversary! I underwent 2 lumpectomies, chemo, rads, a year of Herceptin, and I am now on Tamoxifen. I turned 46 years old in January. Hooray for Me!!!

Wishing you all a GREAT weekend!
BL
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  • TraciInLA
    TraciInLA Member Posts: 1,994 Member
    #2
    Hooray for you indeed!
    With everything your body and spirit have been put through these past 2 years...running your first 5K is a WAY impressive milestone, and deserves many, many HOORAYs!!

    And when you say "ran," do you really mean RAN? As in running? If so, I'm even more impressed (and jealous) -- I can walk a 5K, but I think the only way I'd ever be able to run is if I was being chased by a bear....did they provide bears to motivate you?

    :-) Traci
  • survivorbc09
    survivorbc09 Member Posts: 4,374 Member
    #3
    TraciInLA said:

    Hooray for you indeed!
    With everything your body and spirit have been put through these past 2 years...running your first 5K is a WAY impressive milestone, and deserves many, many HOORAYs!!

    And when you say "ran," do you really mean RAN? As in running? If so, I'm even more impressed (and jealous) -- I can walk a 5K, but I think the only way I'd ever be able to run is if I was being chased by a bear....did they provide bears to motivate you?

    :-) Traci

    Way to go Bella Luna!
    Way to go Bella Luna! Impressive!


    Hugs, Jan
  • Noel
    Noel Member Posts: 3,095 Member
    #4
    survivorbc09 said:

    Way to go Bella Luna!
    Way to go Bella Luna! Impressive!


    Hugs, Jan

    Yippee Bella Luna!

    Yippee Bella Luna!
  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
    #5
    survivorbc09 said:

    Way to go Bella Luna!
    Way to go Bella Luna! Impressive!


    Hugs, Jan

    I am delighted to hear this ... You are 1 strong WARRIOR,
    proving that breast cancer, and all it's ugly side efforts, surgeries, chemo, radiation -- never burned out your zest for life! I am so very very very proud of you, my dear Friend!

    I recall our many conversations - where you walked your dog during chemo - huffing and puffing, sweating = in agony with body pain - .. You never gave up, or gave in -- Strong, able, Sister in PINK --!!! I am so happy for you.

    You ROCK it, Ines! Lauren must be so very very proud of you, her Mom .. a breast cancer SURVIVOR ..

    Gentle hugs for you!

    Vicki Sam
  • Mitzi333
    Mitzi333 Member Posts: 511 Member
    #6
    VickiSam said:

    I am delighted to hear this ... You are 1 strong WARRIOR,
    proving that breast cancer, and all it's ugly side efforts, surgeries, chemo, radiation -- never burned out your zest for life! I am so very very very proud of you, my dear Friend!

    I recall our many conversations - where you walked your dog during chemo - huffing and puffing, sweating = in agony with body pain - .. You never gave up, or gave in -- Strong, able, Sister in PINK --!!! I am so happy for you.

    You ROCK it, Ines! Lauren must be so very very proud of you, her Mom .. a breast cancer SURVIVOR ..

    Gentle hugs for you!

    Vicki Sam

    Hip Hip Hooray... Bella Luna
    Way to Go... Congratulations!!!
  • Bella Luna
    Bella Luna Member Posts: 1,578 Member
    #7
    Thanks
    Thank you all for sharing in my delight! Yes, I RAN from beginning to end! I didn't think I was going to be able to do it. I figured I would run for as long as I could and that thought carried me to the finish line.

    I really appreciate you kind words. It's a HUGE accomplishment for me. I do remember being bushed from the chemo treatments and dealing with SE. Those days are behind me now. I have to share that I have been working on my Temple. I exercise regularly and I think that is what helped me today.

    There is LIFE, God yes, after cancer.

    Love you All!
    Ines

    PS Wouldn't you know it... left hip is tweaked. I am reaching for the asprin bottle.
  • MAJW
    MAJW Member Posts: 2,510 Member
    #8
    Mitzi333 said:

    Hip Hip Hooray... Bella Luna
    Way to Go... Congratulations!!!

    CONGRATS!
    Really very proud of you! I couldn't run a 5 k even IF a bear was chasing me...and I ran track in school..oh those were the days..
    Again congrats and pat yourself on the back! Did you feel all of us whispering..." you can do it?". And you did..
    Keep up the good work!
    Nancy
  • linpsu
    linpsu Member Posts: 747
    #9
    Wow!
    I am really impressed - what an accomplishment! I am so proud of you - you are a strong lady!
    Hugs, Linda
  • sbmly53
    sbmly53 Member Posts: 1,522
    #10
    My hero!
    I wouldn't be able to walk for a week! What an accomplishment. Thank you!

    Sue
  • cahjah75
    cahjah75 Member Posts: 2,631
    #11
    Congrats
    to you BL. What an awesome accomplishment.
    {{hugs}} Char
  • Jean 0609
    Jean 0609 Member Posts: 2,462
    #12
    You Go Girl!
    Good for you. I have no problems walking the 5K's, but I don't think my knees could take running!

    xoxo,
    Jean
  • PinkPearl
    PinkPearl Member Posts: 280
    #13
    Inspiring!
    Good for you!!! I have been toying with the idea of walking a 5 K--don't think I could ever run one. Happy for you and your accomplishment.
  • Cinkal
    Cinkal Member Posts: 161
    #14
    Way to go! You are an
    Way to go! You are an inspiration.
  • CypressCynthia
    CypressCynthia Member Posts: 4,014 Member
    #15
    I am so impressed. You are
    I am so impressed. You are a great inspiration for us all! Hooray, hooray!
  • Marsha Mulvey
    Marsha Mulvey Member Posts: 597 Member
    #16
    CypressCynthia said:

    I am so impressed. You are
    I am so impressed. You are a great inspiration for us all! Hooray, hooray!

    awesome
    Running a 5K would be a great accomplishment for any of us! As someone else already wrote, I'm sure Lauren is proud of her mom! Congratulations on a race well run!
    Marsha
  • Hippiechick58
    Hippiechick58 Member Posts: 320
    #17
    Marsha Mulvey said:

    awesome
    Running a 5K would be a great accomplishment for any of us! As someone else already wrote, I'm sure Lauren is proud of her mom! Congratulations on a race well run!
    Marsha

    Way to go, Beautiful Moon!
    Way to go, Beautiful Moon! You are truly an inspiration to me! Next thing you know you'll be doing the Susan G. Komen for the cure 3 day! Keep up the good work!

    Be Well,
    Dianne
  • carkris
    carkris Member Posts: 4,553 Member
    #18
    Hippiechick58 said:

    Way to go, Beautiful Moon!
    Way to go, Beautiful Moon! You are truly an inspiration to me! Next thing you know you'll be doing the Susan G. Komen for the cure 3 day! Keep up the good work!

    Be Well,
    Dianne

    Hooray, what a huge
    Hooray, what a huge accomplishment!
  • Gabe N Abby Mom
    Gabe N Abby Mom Member Posts: 2,413
    #19
    Congratulations! I know
    Congratulations! I know your daughter is proud, and I am inspired.

    Hugs,

    Linda
  • lynn1950
    lynn1950 Member Posts: 2,570
    #20
    Yes, Hurray for you!
    Yes, Hurray for you! Congratulations on going the distance. xoxoxoxo Lynn
  • BioAdoptMom3
    BioAdoptMom3 Member Posts: 43
    #21
    CONGRATULATIONS! That is
    CONGRATULATIONS! That is the most awesome news! And congratulations as well on your upcoming two year survivorship anniversary!

    Nancy

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