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2014-09-25 10:20 AM


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Subject: Goals, goals and more goals.
Hi all,

I completed my first tri on my 30th birthday with my amazing sisters and decided at that time I was going to become an IRONMAN before I hit 40. Just celebrating my 34th and completed my Master's degree in May so now have the time to dedicated to a more demanding workout schedule.

I am just starting out again building up distance, times and losing weight. I am grossly overweight but strong so I know I have an uphill battle. My first tri I completed at my absoulte heaviest weight and am down 30 from that with still many, many more pounds to lose. I am here to compete againist myself and need a goal to stay motivated. My toungue in cheek motto is "FAT GIRLS FINISH". Currently I follow a 90/10 paleo diet (ie. I eat some corn and potatoes).

I am opposite of most in that swimming is my best and running is my worst. Any tips and tricks for the run is what I will be looking for most. Currently this is where I sit:

Tired but still moving currently at (seperate times):
90 Min bike (30 miles)
22 Min Swim (1 mile)
60 Min Run/Walk (Waddle) (4 miles)

Currently the plan is:
Olympic distance May 2015
1/2 IronMan : Oct 2016
IronMan: Aug 2017


2014-09-25 1:46 PM
in reply to: alwaysmore


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Subject: RE: Goals, goals and more goals.
Originally posted by alwaysmore

Hi all,

I completed my first tri on my 30th birthday with my amazing sisters and decided at that time I was going to become an IRONMAN before I hit 40. Just celebrating my 34th and completed my Master's degree in May so now have the time to dedicated to a more demanding workout schedule.

I am just starting out again building up distance, times and losing weight. I am grossly overweight but strong so I know I have an uphill battle. My first tri I completed at my absoulte heaviest weight and am down 30 from that with still many, many more pounds to lose. I am here to compete againist myself and need a goal to stay motivated. My toungue in cheek motto is "FAT GIRLS FINISH". Currently I follow a 90/10 paleo diet (ie. I eat some corn and potatoes).

I am opposite of most in that swimming is my best and running is my worst. Any tips and tricks for the run is what I will be looking for most. Currently this is where I sit:

Tired but still moving currently at (seperate times):
90 Min bike (30 miles)
22 Min Swim (1 mile)
60 Min Run/Walk (Waddle) (4 miles)

Currently the plan is:
Olympic distance May 2015
1/2 IronMan : Oct 2016
IronMan: Aug 2017


Congratulations on the Master's Degree! I'll just say I'm jealous of your swimming, and I think that is a huge plus for you. Your plan looks very reasonable to me. As you progress and the pounds come off, I believe the running/walking will see the most improvement. I'm not a coach, so my only advise is to stick with it, and build up gradually in distance/volume, and take easy/rest days every so often, and easy/rest weeks as well. On those easy/rest days/weeks I still try to stay active but it might be a real easy biking around town, or walking the beach etc. Keep up the great work!
2014-10-02 11:33 AM
in reply to: MikeD1


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Subject: RE: Goals, goals and more goals.
Wow, well thank you for the encouragement, I think I am really going to need it!
2014-10-02 2:18 PM
in reply to: alwaysmore

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1001001002525
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Subject: RE: Goals, goals and more goals.
You are really getting in with that swim!

Just keep running/jogging/walking. It takes time to add miles a build your speed. Same with the bike.

Seems like I recommend this every time I post but a good heart rate monitor would do you wonders and learning what it means for you and your body.
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