What People Say About BWC
"Today was my first time running in the 5K Race and I just wanted to tell you what a great race you have.
I have ran in many other races but this one was just so nice and full of spirit.
When I was 17, I lost 70 pounds due to running. I was always very active in other sports but once I added running to the mix, I lost the weight, increased my confidence and got a date to the prom! Now at age 39, I am still running and loving life and the weight is still off and I still wear a size 4! Being in a race of any size makes you have a sense of accomplishment and watching the women also cross that line for maybe their first time, is also a major celebration. Thank you for creating a wonderful history of a great race. I will be in every year. It was so nice to end the race being given a rose, a FANTASTIC cold towel and a bottle of water. How wonderful!" —Lisa Garrett
"This will be my first race ever...my first anything dealing with fitness.
I've always said I would do something that will help me with becoming healthier, but gave up, because I was afraid, didn't believe I could achieve it, or because I allowed someone to tell me I couldn't do it.
Over the last four months I have lost 29 pounds. I am working hard to achieve my fitness goals, not only for myself, but to show my kids that anything can be done as long as you push yourself and work hard for it. I am now training with a trainer, who's a professional in running, and I have dedicated myself to raising money for this cause. I am a cancer fighter, I am running for my family who have passed from it, I am running for my Godmother who passed of breast cancer, my aunt who is fighting it now, and for every woman in America.
I am training for a better and fitter me...for every woman in my family who has a health issue, for women who need to see that if a woman like me a can do it they can too. This is for my kids — I want them to know about healthy living and empowering themselves through fitness. I am doing this because I believe in ME!
I am training for the first time in my life and it feels so GREAT! This is my lifelong commitment, this is only the beginning." —Vonesia Long