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I am 39 and participated in my first and second sprint triathlon in March and April of ‘19.I wasn’t in the shape you are in and I was able to complete both of them. And absolutely enjoyed it. Based on what you mentioned above it sounds very doable for you especially if your goal is to finish (which was my goal). My…
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Thanks for the good advice!
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That’s awesome! I thought if enough MFPs were interested in doing this we could meet up. I did my first one this past Sunday and had a blast!
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So, I finished my first Sprint Triathlon this past weekend and when I was finishing up the bike portion of it my 9yr old daughter yells from the side and asks “Dad, are you in last place?” Me “Yeah”. Hahahaha! I finished though!
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Add me if you would like to!
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Ok, thanks!
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So I put on a jacket I haven’t been able to wear in a while. My oldest daughter (who is 9) says to me “I like that jacket, good thing you can fit in it now!” Haha!😂
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My son told me yesterday after he got in trouble at school for playing when he should not have been playing that “my friend made me get in trouble...I accidentally started playing!” Hahahaha! It was a teachable moment but I couldn’t help but laugh!
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Add me as well!
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So I took my kids swimming today and I got in the pool with them. My son, who is 6, was swimming to the bottom of the 12' pool and suggested that I do it then stopped gims of and said "you can't do that because you're too fat and floaty!" Haha! Keeping me motivated!
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These are awesome! I'm rolling! Keep them coming!
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This doesn't really have anything to do with fitness but my 9 yr old daughter asked me last night if we can rent a movie on iTunes and I told her no. She immediately rolled her eyes and threw her head back and said "why is my family so cheap?" I started busting up laughing! Any other funny stories kids say?
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Thanks guys! Keep the great advice coming! I'm getting really motivated...Just kidding! I appreciate the challenge to be disciplined and consistent that leads to habit. Thanks!
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Still a great story. The other day i bent over to put the Christmas lights up and the same kid told me "pull your pants up daddy"
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Thanks! I def agree and see your point! I'm new to this game and want to learn from others. Take care and God bless!
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Thanks! I'll check those out!
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Meant to introduce myself. My name is Mark and I currently live in Texas. Have always been active but the last 3 years Ive ballooned up. I want to begin a much healthier lifestyle.
