Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg) - Her Loss, Her Gain

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riddei

04-08-08, 06:47 AM

While this is non-cycling specific, here is an article from my local paper of an unhealthy young mother of two, who lost 100 lbs (she's only 5' tall). She's completed 1/2 and full marathons, and is now planning on running up Mt. Washington this summer (7.6 miles, 12% average grade :eek:).

Portland (Maine) Press Herald (http://pressherald.mainetoday.com/story.php?id=180351&ac=PHnws)

Caincando1

04-08-08, 06:53 AM

Good for her!

breadbin

04-09-08, 01:39 AM

+1 Its great to read stories like this because it highlights the fact that obesity is not just a physical problem as we all know. it is so important that we look after our mental health and let it look after us;-)