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Commandments

- Value my body.

- Don't waste calories. Eat wholesome foods that make me feel great.

- Say "No" once in a while

-Make a game plan before tough situations.

- Run! Train for first full marathon!

- Some sort of exercise every day.

Proud Moment: Val

For SURE my healthiest moment was the day I ran my first full marathon!! A
marathon is a big accomplishment for anyone, but I am especially proud of
myself because of how far I came. Growing up I absolutely loathed exercise
and running in particular - in gym class when we were asked to run a mile
for the President's Physical Fitness Challenge, I was never able to do it
without walking.

So, to me completing the marathon signified how far I have come in terms of
my own abilities and self-confidence. I now believe I can do anything I
put my mind to, and the marathon is proof!! I am now training for my third
marathon, and I also coach a Girls on the Run team which gets young girls
excited about running while also boosting their self-esteem. (It's an
awesome program!!)

- Marathon Val

If you would like to share your proudest healthy memory, email story and photo to healthyashley dot gmail dot com.
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5 comments

  1. Mia {runs and rests} on June 21, 2009 9:05 PM

    Val, as a newbie runner, you inspire me to run! Also, thanks for all the helpful tips you've been sharing me.

     
  2. A Toronto girl out West on June 21, 2009 11:45 PM

    I love this! :o)

    I was both happy for Val and proud of her at the same time!!!

     
  3. livinghealthyintherealworld on June 22, 2009 12:31 PM

    That's great that you coach younger girls as well!

    - Sagan

     
  4. Stacey on June 22, 2009 1:03 PM

    Wow thats awesome! I have been talking with one of the GOTR leaders in my community to see if I can become an assistant coach :) Go you!!

     
  5. A on June 23, 2009 7:30 PM

    Awesome awesome awesome!!! What in inspiration!!!!!!!!!!!!
    -A

     


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