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Hey! I’m Myranda
I’m a runner after gastric sleeve surgery—and I know firsthand that movement after weight loss surgery can feel complicated.
Running isn’t just physical. It’s layered with history, emotion, identity shifts, and mental health. Some days it feels empowering. Other days it feels heavy. And most of the time, it doesn’t fit neatly into traditional running advice.
Bariatric Runner Mom exists to hold space for that reality.
Here, you’ll find honest reflections, experience-first race inspiration, and reminders that you don’t have to prove anything to belong in running spaces.
No pressure. No timelines. No “fixing.”
Just showing up… however that looks right now.
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Honest conversations about running after gastric sleeve, mental health, identity, and redefining what strength looks like after weight loss surgery.
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Destination Race Inspiration
Explore experience-first races chosen for meaning, atmosphere, and inclusion — not pace or performance.
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Reflections & Writing
Personal essays on running, recovery, mental health, and learning to trust your body again after bariatric surgery.
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hey mama
I know how you feel
If you’ve ever wondered whether running spaces were built for bodies like yours—you’re not alone.
If you’ve felt proud one moment and discouraged the next—you’re not broken.
If your relationship with movement feels unfinished, fragile, or deeply personal—that makes sense.
Running after gastric sleeve isn’t a straight line. It’s not a before-and-after story. It’s an ongoing conversation with your body.
You don’t need to earn rest.
You don’t need to justify your pace.
You don’t need permission to take up space.
This community isn’t here to push you forward—it’s here to walk beside you, wherever you are right now.
You belong even when your goals are quiet.
You belong even when you’re unsure.
You belong, period.
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Destination Races for Bariatric Runners
Get my free, pressure-free destination race guide created for runners after gastric sleeve who want inspiration without expectations. Inside you’ll find experience-first races, scenic destinations, and inclusive events chosen for meaning, not metrics.
This guide is shared for inspiration only—no training plans, no medical advice, and no pressure to decide anything right now.
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