I wholeheartedly understand and realize that I am not the first person to run a marathon, and I am not the first person to attempt, nor will I be even close to the fastest person. However, not many people have run a marathon after being morbidly obese for most of their lives. Just 8 years ago I weighed 396 pounds, and could never have dreamed up training for something for 6 months and being psychically able to finish such a feat.\r
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Aside from my immediate family members, I have never in my life had two people who believed in my more than the Young’s have. Before, during, and after my weight loss journey with Xtra Thin, they were a constant motivation, encouragement, and hard love giver. I know beyond a doubt that I would not be where I am today if not for their relentless love and patience. Even though we now are half a country apart, they will always be a part of my family. Thank you to both of you, and just know that I will be thinking of you during every one of those grueling....\r
I mean fabulous 26.2 miles.\r
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