From couch to triathlon

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  • deannalfisher
    deannalfisher Posts: 5,600 Member
    just remember - triathlons are like pringles - you can't do just one :)
  • 42Amy
    42Amy Posts: 77 Member
    I too did my first sprint tri last summer at 49...there was someone there who was 80! You are an inspiration! What's next?
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    42Amy wrote: »
    I too did my first sprint tri last summer at 49...there was someone there who was 80! You are an inspiration! What's next?

    A 30 Mile bike event in June, 1 MI open water swim in July, and another trisprint in Aug!
  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 11,152 Member
    @lorrpb
    I love your attitude, Lori. Congratulations & know we are all here beaming, shedding a sweet tear, and cheering you on❣️

    Totally inspiring & I’m in awe of your wisdom❣️
  • ahoy_m8
    ahoy_m8 Posts: 3,053 Member
    Reading this 1+ year later (linked from another thread). Awesome & inspirational!
  • michael1976_ca
    michael1976_ca Posts: 3,488 Member
    wow outstanding job keep it up
  • elisa123gal
    elisa123gal Posts: 4,324 Member
    You look so happy..and that says it all. You are amazing.
  • jennietm2014
    jennietm2014 Posts: 7 Member
    edited June 2020
    You inspire me! I turn 60 this fall. I’ve lost and gained a lot of weight over my lifetime, but my lowest adult weight thus far has been 189. At my age, I was beginning to think it didn’t matter any more. :'(
    Then a succession of doctors within months told me that if I don’t get a handle on this, I’m going to die early. I started 2 weeks ago at 242. I have only 1 kidney, and have stage 2 kidney disease. I’m diabetic and have had uncontrolled blood sugars for several years now.
    I’m two weeks in and your story tells me that it’s not too late and that it’s worth it. Thank you! <3
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    jennietm2014 wrote: »
    You inspire me! I turn 60 this fall. I’ve lost and gained a lot of weight over my lifetime, but my lowest adult weight thus far has been 189. At my age, I was beginning to think it didn’t matter any more. :'(
    Then a succession of doctors within months told me that if I don’t get a handle on this, I’m going to die early. I started 2 weeks ago at 242. I have only 1 kidney, and have stage 2 kidney disease. I’m diabetic and have had uncontrolled blood sugars for several years now.
    I’m two weeks in and your story tells me that it’s not too late and that it’s worth it. Thank you! <3

    Yes it’s possible and yes it’s worth it! I won’t say it’s “easy” but it’s definitely possible!😘
  • Tracergirl
    Tracergirl Posts: 20 Member
    To finish first, you must first finish! You are amazing!
  • katieannebrown
    katieannebrown Posts: 19 Member
    Thank you for sharing your inspiring journey! ❤️
  • Xiaolongbao
    Xiaolongbao Posts: 854 Member
    You are truly amazing and inspirational!!
  • rachempoo
    rachempoo Posts: 134 Member
    Way to go! That is amazing and inspiring!!!
    The first 10k I did I was the last person on the track and yet finished first in my age group because I was the only one. It seemed silly, but I was the only one that did it, so it was still an accomplishment!
  • pridesabtch
    pridesabtch Posts: 2,464 Member
    Fantastic story. Own who you are and how far you've come. You are amazing in my eyes!
  • shabanabibi1986
    shabanabibi1986 Posts: 63 Member
    I'm 34, and can't do 1/4 of what u did. Very inspiring.

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