Once Weighing 450 Lbs, Woman Who Struggled to Even Walk Now Aims to Run 5K Under 30 Minutes

When you have your eyes set on achieving something, the passion ignites your soul from within, and even the most difficult hurdle looks tiny when put in the way. Such is the power of manifestation. And this transformation journey of a woman who once weighed 450 pounds is a standing testament to it.

Ana Alonso, a mother of two, could barely even walk because of her weight, but she never stopped dreaming. Ever since she was in school, she wanted to be a runner, and although she is not completely there yet, it looks like she is slowly reaching her goal.

Ana Alonso aims to run 5K in 30 minutes by 2024

Ana Alonso took to her official Instagram account and shared her transformation journey through an Instagram reel, compiling all the milestone moments of her life. She began the video by saying that she had always had the desire to become a runner, like all the girls she was surrounded by. 

She said, “I just want to know what it feels like to be free of your own body and not weigh you down.” She initially weighed 459 lbs, and could barely even walk. Running was a long-awaited dream for her. However, she was always determined to get healthy and strong, and with time, she could feel her legs getting stronger. Alonso finally started sprinting a few seconds at a time.

She wishes to have a better life and fulfill her dream, and thus, even though it is extremely difficult, she wishes to have a better life and never stops dreaming. Her current goal, as she said, is to run 5k in under 30 minutes by 2024. Alonso even shares how, in the process, she fell in love with working out.

Ana Alonso shares her story of being passionate about working out

As the video continues, she mentions that even her kids joined her because they knew she needed help. Together, they did 5k as a family, and she believes she is changing their lives too. She says, “I felt so strong, I also started falling in love with working out!” She is now 270 lbs and feels very proud of herself.

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She said, “I am doing it. No, I am sprinting 45-60 seconds at 8.0 mph. This feels so fast. May not be a lot for some people. But it means the world to me. I keep pushing. I’ve come such a long way. One day I’ll be able to run like the girl I always wanted to be.”

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