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Lori is fighting her 4th round of cancer and she is an inspiration to everyone around her... and she'll also kick your butt. If you so much as *think* you might have an excuse to not go to the gym, Lori will give you 5 more reasons why you *should* go. Regardless of how she feels, she knows in her heart that exercise is the key to fighting cancer. She shows up to CrossFit sometimes TWICE a day and runs marathons on the weekends. Lori is the definition of FIGHTER.
Lori's autobiography:
In July of 2013 something in me ignited and sparked what I now refer to as an unstoppable warrior! What I didn't realize then was the difference between being alive and living. My health was anything but good and without even realizing it I was letting it define and control me. I've survived cancer three times, a massive bleed that left me in a coma after being resuscitated (3 times), a diagnosis of Lupus and more surgeries than I can count. As you can imagine when you have serious health problems, the secondary side effects can be worse than the disease itself. A few of the side effects that I personally endured were massive weight gain (from the steroids and other medications), pain medication dependency for 4 years, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and a huge amount of guilt for the stress, worry and hurt my family had to endure because of me! In March of 2013, I underwent yet another major surgery in which my entire stomach was removed along with a large section of my intestines and part of my esophagus. It was at this point I realized there was a reason I was still here and things had to change. What changed you ask? The answer is simple, "I changed because it hit me that I wanted to start living my life" not just stay alive!! I knew my life wouldn't be the same, that I would need to find a new normal, learn how to eat for my new anatomy, lose the weight in a healthy way and most importantly find a coping mechanism for my pain, depression and anxiety. It was a very slow process but, I started working out in the gym with my husband and after a few months I moved onto a personal trainer then by June of 2014 I had started crossfit. One thing I dreaded about crossfit was the cardio part, running 200m was daunting. I met a young woman who was a runner and I reached out to her in March of 2015 simply curious about the whole "running phenomenon!" Well my life completely changed after that conversation. She convinced me that I could run my first half marathon in May and I love a challenge so we signed up for the Colfax half marathon. Remember I couldn't run 200m but I was determined to it! Well not only did I do it but I finished it in under the 3 hour mark I had given myself! I was hooked and on the drive home I had already signed up for my next one a month later. In July I went in for a routine exam and 3 days later my Dr called to let me know my Thyroid cancer markers were positive and that I once again would be fighting this awful disease. The difference this time, I put on my running shoes and went for a run. No, running won't cure me but either will sitting on the couch being depressed! I've chosen to share my story to help inspire others. No matter what you're facing there is always light at the end of the "trail!" Don't ever be afraid to step out of your comfort zone or to live your life to the absolute fullest! Always remember it's how we choose to deal with our challenges and obstacles that define us!! To think back to March when the thought of running made me cringe to what I have accomplished since May is beyond amazing. Here is what I have done thus far: The Colfax half marathon, Spartan obstacle race, Color me Rad 5k, The Dam Run & Ride 10k, The Warrior Dash, The Color Run 5k, The Esprit De She 10k, Prairie Dog half marathon, Georgetown to Idaho Springs half marathon, Slacker half marathon, Prairie Dog 10k and the Equinox half marathon (a new half PR of 2:28:58) and the Colorado Springs half marathon. And I have the Louisville half on October 11th, Rock and Roll half on the 18th, Spooky Kooky half on the 25th and the PNC Milwaukee Half on November 1st and a few others. So I am proof that anything is possible if you want it bad enough!
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