350 lbs to finishing a Ironman pics
walleyebob977
Posts: 201 Member
What a journey. I started on MFP 3 years ago weighing in at 350. Over the course of the first year I used 2 apps MFP and C25k and lost the weight. C25k lead me to 5ks then a half marathon then a full. The 2nd year I learned to swim and that what got me into Tri's. Well after a handle full of short distance Tri's I went all out for a full Ironman last weekend in Wisconsin. 2.4 mile swim 112mile bike followed by 26.2 run. Well I finished before the cutoff.
My advice stick to your plan and just keep moving followed. If I did this you a capable. If you need help or motivation, send me a friend request.
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Congratulations on such a great success!1
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That is amazing!!! Your family is beautiful, they look so proud of you!1
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Incredible transformation! Congrats on finishing the Ironman.1
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Great job!!!1
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What an inspiring story... And you look awesome1
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Awesome sauce!!!1
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You are adorable, and your little one is cute as a button!
Congratulations on your success!1 -
What an accomplishment! And what a great gift to give your family - a healthy you!!1
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Wow! Truly inspiring!2
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Congratulations. What a fantastic transformation. Your post inspires me considerably. I have been doing sprint triathlons sporadically over the past 2 years. Still about 70 #s overweight. Had goal to move up to International distance triathlons this summer. Honestly, I bailed because I could not make enough progress with the run, which is likely related to the excess weight I am carrying. Every time I get up to 4 miles, a lingering calf injury would reappear. Up to 3 miles, I am fine. I would really appreciate hearing from you how you were able to continue progressing with your runs while still on your weight loss journey. Great job. Thanks for sharing. Very inspirational.0
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Nike should sponsor you. Fantastic change!
This site is generally filled with excuses posts, and the excuse i see the most is "well life happened so ..." Well life happened to you too, and look how you turned out!0 -
That's amazing! Well done!0
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Incredible work!!! Congratulations on all you accomplished!0
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Wow. That's impressive. Nice job0
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What an accomplishment! Tris are amazing events -- speaking as a spectator not a competitor!0
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Wow, that's awesome- definitely motivating!0
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Amazing!0
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you are an inspiration!0
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Wow! Amazing0
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Simply amazing0
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Awesome!!0
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What a wonderful job you have done! A great gift to yourself and your family!0
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congratulations! You look healthy AND happy! As well you should!0
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you are such an encouragement and I'm soooo proud of you!0
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WOOT! Congratulations You Are AN IRONMAN!0
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Wowed0
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