Deads and 400's / Then & Now

5 rounds:

3 Dead Lift AHAP
400 m run (recovery)

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Watching so many FitZoners run their first marathon on Saturday, was so inspiring.  It made me reflect on my first marathon 9 years and 40 lbs ago.  My first child was just over a year old, and my training consisted of miles and miles of running.  That and lots of spaghetti, bread, bagels and basically any carb I could pile into my mouth.  Back then that is how you trained for a marathon. 

 

My prime motivation to run a marathon was weight loss. But that only carried me so far.  My training was inconsistent and my race difficult. After mile 15 my body just hurt! I would run until it hurt too much to run, then walk until it hurt too bad to walk, so I would run again. Nearing the finish line was tough.  When you turn the last corner you can see the finish line for ½ a mile.  And it doesn’t move.  It feels like your running as fast as you can backwards. 

 

Once I got closer to the finish line I sprinted as fast as I could.  I didn’t realize until after that they were taking everything down.  The tents were down, the crowd was gone, the cones and flags were being stacked.  At 6 hours and 15 min, I was lucky to have a finish line to cross.  It didn’t matter that I was one of the last to finish, what mattered to me was that I had run my first marathon!  I literally wore my race shirt for a week straight.

 

 I remember how impossible running that marathon felt.  And 8 marathons and countless triathlons later, I realize that there isn’t anything stopping me. 

Comments

[Jodi Hugoe]

Last DL was 175 on 7/28, today 190, feels good!

[Clark]

I guess there are just those days. Not feeling good, not glad I went, and frustrated as heck!!!
275 pathetic pounds. :(
Danny wipe that grin off your face.

[Steve Lamb]

Lizz, you are inspiring. Here I was, thinking that you were running marathons as a fetus and always this Iron Woman we see today, but it looks like you had to lose your story, too. Thanks for the help today and you are amazing...
Highest DL 240lbs and I feel great!

[danny eriksson]

315lb - Clark, I know you are just being nice. Back in the day you could dead lift 275 with one arm. I wondered what the good Lord gave me this big butt for, now I know... Dead lifts.

[danny eriksson]

Lizz I will have to see photos to believe you weighed 40lbs more than you do today. Good Luck in St. George next month

[amy simkins]

Wow Lizz. You ARE SO INSPIRING!!! I want to be like you when I grow up.

[Julie Gates]

Steve, way to rock the dead lifts! I did 145 lbs. which was 20 better than last time.

[Dave F]

Today I could break over the 300 mark, tried 315 and couldn't get it more than half way.

[Celesta]

Lizz, you are awesome! I love the picture! You are so real-in all aspects! A great inspiration to all! Didn't really push myself today. 125.

[Courtney Fuller]

Lizz- You rock!
Thanks for the motivation this morning, miscalculated or not! :)
I beat my PR by 50 lbs today!!! last time 180, today 230 lbs!!

[Tara Walton]

Same damn weight as last time 165. Not feeling great today. I think I am coming down with something. Lower back is not feeling so great either. Next time I will get more weight.

[meg]

195, that is it for today

[FitZoner]

335 lbs.

first time lifting "heavy" since the back injury. Still don't trust it all the way. Probably just my "story."

Still it felt good to get under some good weight.

[craig c]

Way to go Liz!!!

275 lbs

[Alison]

LIZZ!!! Crap, I thought I looked "okay" until I saw the before and after picture of you. I look just like you did when you were 40 lbs heavier! Actually, you look even better! I'm in trouble!

Now that I've made this all about myself, way to go!! You inspire me every day!

#145 today. Had fun lifting with the my pals!

[Marcus Walton]

Final set 335lbs 3 times. Last max was 315lbs.

[connie Higley]

135 lbs today didn't push as hard as I should have, just coming off a hip injury

[Jamie Anderson]

115 lbs

[Angie C]

Lizz, you are amazing! Thank you for sharing your story. You are so sweet and incredible. Thanks for always helping and pushing me when I need it.

max was 155.

[Shea Bennett]

I did 175 on 07/28. Today I did 200. Lizz, you rock!

[alicia]

Lizz! You're awesome!! I'm so happy for you and thanks for showing your amazingness!! Love ya

[mariana]

thanks for posting this lizz. it really helps make all your wonderful advice and ecouragment so real. it is such a great inspiration! and i also ditto what alison said. maybe i have more to loose than i thought!
210 lbs. PR!