NSV - I just did my first triathlon! (with pictures)
ipsamet
Posts: 436 Member
I have never, ever, ever EVER seen myself as any sort of athlete - I was the kid who had every excuse in the world to get out of gym class.
Yeah.
So when my friend suggested after seeing my weight loss success that I do a triathlon with her, it kind of took me aback. Me? No way. But, after some time to think I figured with 5 months to train I could at least drag myself across the finish line, right?
Well today I RAN through that finish line:
Totally breaking all previous expectations I had of myself. If I can do this, I can do absolutely anything I put my mind to. And i am finally starting to see myself as an athlete.
Yeah.
So when my friend suggested after seeing my weight loss success that I do a triathlon with her, it kind of took me aback. Me? No way. But, after some time to think I figured with 5 months to train I could at least drag myself across the finish line, right?
Well today I RAN through that finish line:
Totally breaking all previous expectations I had of myself. If I can do this, I can do absolutely anything I put my mind to. And i am finally starting to see myself as an athlete.
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Outstanding! Great Job! :happy:0
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congrats!
aren't they fabulous!!! 0 -
YOU are AWEsome! HUGE Congrats to YOU and your gigantic! Success! Inspirtational... truly!0
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Wow you look great!!0
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You inspire me - I want to do a triathlon so badly! Way to go!0
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Good for you! This really motivates me. I am on week 7 of C25K and plan to run a 5k at the end of September. This is a HUGE step for me, but I would love to complete a triathalon in the future!! With 50 lbs down and 50 to go, I'll get there!0
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Awesome job!!0
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Fantastic accomplishment! Great job!0
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Good for you! This really motivates me. I am on week 7 of C25K and plan to run a 5k at the end of September. This is a HUGE step for me, but I would love to complete a triathalon in the future!! With 50 lbs down and 50 to go, I'll get there!
Do it! I started C25k when I was training for this thing because I had NEVER run before, and I'm still only on week 8! I still have a long way to go on the weight loss thing, but hey, every step counts right? Good luck on your race, you'll rock it I'm sure!0 -
Congratulations! You look so amazing! Thank you for sharing. :flowerforyou:0
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I did my first one last month. Congratulations TRIATHLETE!!!0
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Your doing things that only some people dream of. Kudo's to you!!!0
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Awesome! What an inspiration!0
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It's an amazing accomplishment and you deserve to feel every ounce of pride and to own sense of athleticism!!! You aren't just an athlete...you're a TRIathlete!!! Welcome to the club
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Way to go!!0
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I am truly impressed! Losing weight is one thing... but getting Triathlon fit... incredible!0
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Great job, Congrats on your finish0
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As someone who considers herself no kind of athlete at all, this is very inspiring for me. And you look great, as well as really happy! Congrats! :drinker:0
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that is just so great!0
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Oh wow!! Congratulations!!0
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Yay!!!) This is great inspiration! 0
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Congratulations!0
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As someone who considers herself no kind of athlete at all, this is very inspiring for me. And you look great, as well as really happy! Congrats! :drinker:
Thank you! I can't even tell you how excited I was when I went through that finish line, it was amazing.0 -
Very nice... I have to warn you though.. tri's are addicting. I hope you had a great experience.0
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Very nice... I have to warn you though.. tri's are addicting. I hope you had a great experience.
Haha, I'm already planning my next one for September I had SO MUCH FUN! 0 -
Congratulations! This is really cool!!! You're a rock star!
I have to say, your pics have great energy and confidence in them. Very impressive.
Well, welcome to The Dark Side. Yes, triathlon is addictive. HIGHLY addictive. Physically, emotionally, (monetarily...), it's easy to just let it take over. Yes, triathlon is fun fun fun FUNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!! And, yes, one of the really cool aspects of the sport is that when you've done one, you are officially a tri ATHLETE! Like you, until I did my first, "athlete" was never a word I would have used on myself. I'm still a heavy triathlete, and I'm still a slow triathlete, but I'm a TRIATHLETE! And so are you.
This is so cool. Congratulations!!!
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And, yes, one of the really cool aspects of the sport is that when you've done one, you are officially a tri ATHLETE! Like you, until I did my first, "athlete" was never a word I would have used on myself. I'm still a heavy triathlete, and I'm still a slow triathlete, but I'm a TRIATHLETE! And so are you.
Yes! Exactly - for some reason, even though I have done a few running races before, this was the first time "athlete" as really clicked for me ! And I am totally hooked! Looking for my next one already.0 -
Congrats. Get your checkbook ready!0
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That's awesome! You should be so proud of yourself... that's a great accomplishment!:happy:0
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GREAT job!! You should feel very, very proud! 0
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