Second Time Beginner Triathlete
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2014-12-18 5:58 PM |
Regular 233 NW | Subject: Second Time Beginner Triathlete One of my all time favorite post on here was a few years back when someone asked if they can be called an Ironman after finishing a half. One great reply said don't call yourself an Ironman, call yourself grateful. That you have the health, time, money, fitness, etc. I have the whole post on my wall at the house. About 6-years ago when I was in that most popular age group 40-44, coming from zero athletic background, I set out to do a sprint triathlon. I weighed 210 lbs at 5-10 and couldn't run for more than 20-30's without being completely out of breath. I absolutely loved the journey through triathlon. I was intrigued more by distance than speed and completed three Ironmans in 2010, '11 and '12. My race weight was just under 160. Then some family emergency stuff occurred and I fell off the triathlon wagon. Currently I'm hovering around 195. Where is all this going you ask? Remembering how great I felt a couple years ago, I've started back in. What I've quickly realized is just like a great book, a great movie, etc, the second time through is not as good. The "I wonder if I can go just a bit more and run 10-miles today?" and do it during my first progression has turned into "I'm going to go run 3-miles but will probably end up running 6-miles for fun" and ends with "wow I was only able to run 3-miles. I can remember going out for enjoyable 15-mile runs!" As I was getting back to my car today after my 3-mile sloooooow jog I felt completely defeated. I was down in the dumps when instead of running 7.5 minute miles two years ago for 3-miles, today I was probably around 12 minute miles. (I don't check!!!) I then remembered the post on my wall and felt not only grateful I could run for more than 30 seconds put could knock out a 3-mile jog when so many people would be grateful to be able to walk that distance. For those starting out, make a point of taking a moment to really appreciate the journey. Not only in your own progress but also in the friendships you will build along the way. Always strive to be better at what you want to accomplish but most importantly appreciate where you are. Okay time for me jump on my bike trainer and see if my butt can make it for 45-minutes today!! Oh and P.S. ----Never take a couple years off while maintaining the same calorie intake!!!! |
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2014-12-19 3:32 AM in reply to: tamason |
Melon Presser 52116 | Subject: RE: Second Time Beginner Triathlete Originally posted by tamason One of my all time favorite post on here was a few years back when someone asked if they can be called an Ironman after finishing a half. One great reply said don't call yourself an Ironman, call yourself grateful. That you have the health, time, money, fitness, etc. I have the whole post on my wall at the house. About 6-years ago when I was in that most popular age group 40-44, coming from zero athletic background, I set out to do a sprint triathlon. I weighed 210 lbs at 5-10 and couldn't run for more than 20-30's without being completely out of breath. I absolutely loved the journey through triathlon. I was intrigued more by distance than speed and completed three Ironmans in 2010, '11 and '12. My race weight was just under 160. Then some family emergency stuff occurred and I fell off the triathlon wagon. Currently I'm hovering around 195. Where is all this going you ask? Remembering how great I felt a couple years ago, I've started back in. What I've quickly realized is just like a great book, a great movie, etc, the second time through is not as good. The "I wonder if I can go just a bit more and run 10-miles today?" and do it during my first progression has turned into "I'm going to go run 3-miles but will probably end up running 6-miles for fun" and ends with "wow I was only able to run 3-miles. I can remember going out for enjoyable 15-mile runs!" As I was getting back to my car today after my 3-mile sloooooow jog I felt completely defeated. I was down in the dumps when instead of running 7.5 minute miles two years ago for 3-miles, today I was probably around 12 minute miles. (I don't check!!!) I then remembered the post on my wall and felt not only grateful I could run for more than 30 seconds put could knock out a 3-mile jog when so many people would be grateful to be able to walk that distance. For those starting out, make a point of taking a moment to really appreciate the journey. Not only in your own progress but also in the friendships you will build along the way. Always strive to be better at what you want to accomplish but most importantly appreciate where you are. Okay time for me jump on my bike trainer and see if my butt can make it for 45-minutes today!! Oh and P.S. ----Never take a couple years off while maintaining the same calorie intake!!!! hahaha on that last one--not even a few months! All kinds of awesome in your post. Welcome back |
2014-12-19 9:08 AM in reply to: #5075690 |
Expert 2555 Colorado Springs, Colorado | Subject: RE: Second Time Beginner Triathlete Yes, coming back after a long layoff is challenging. Often it's more difficult mentally than physically because what was formerly easy is now difficult. The remedy is to keep at it. Doing so will bring you closer to getting back to where it becomes easy. Remember it may have taken years to get to where you once were and now that you're older it could take even longer. Every day you train now brings you closer. Keep at it. |
2014-12-19 9:12 AM in reply to: Donskiman |
Master 4117 Toronto | Subject: RE: Second Time Beginner Triathlete Welcome back! It is frustrating not to be the same place you were - i guess it's all about finding new motivation and reasons to enjoy. It's an attitude adjustment, i think
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2014-12-19 9:23 AM in reply to: tamason |
Master 2802 Minnetonka, Minnesota | Subject: RE: Second Time Beginner Triathlete Welcome back! It also doesn't help getting older, especially >45 years old I found in my case. Recovery time needed goes way up and speed (especially running!) goes down. |
2014-12-19 9:30 AM in reply to: tamason |
New user 1351 Austin, Texas | Subject: RE: Second Time Beginner Triathlete Originally posted by tamason One of my all time favorite post on here was a few years back when someone asked if they can be called an Ironman after finishing a half. One great reply said don't call yourself an Ironman, call yourself grateful. That you have the health, time, money, fitness, etc. I have the whole post on my wall at the house. About 6-years ago when I was in that most popular age group 40-44, coming from zero athletic background, I set out to do a sprint triathlon. I weighed 210 lbs at 5-10 and couldn't run for more than 20-30's without being completely out of breath. I absolutely loved the journey through triathlon. I was intrigued more by distance than speed and completed three Ironmans in 2010, '11 and '12. My race weight was just under 160. Then some family emergency stuff occurred and I fell off the triathlon wagon. Currently I'm hovering around 195. Where is all this going you ask? Remembering how great I felt a couple years ago, I've started back in. What I've quickly realized is just like a great book, a great movie, etc, the second time through is not as good. The "I wonder if I can go just a bit more and run 10-miles today?" and do it during my first progression has turned into "I'm going to go run 3-miles but will probably end up running 6-miles for fun" and ends with "wow I was only able to run 3-miles. I can remember going out for enjoyable 15-mile runs!" As I was getting back to my car today after my 3-mile sloooooow jog I felt completely defeated. I was down in the dumps when instead of running 7.5 minute miles two years ago for 3-miles, today I was probably around 12 minute miles. (I don't check!!!) I then remembered the post on my wall and felt not only grateful I could run for more than 30 seconds put could knock out a 3-mile jog when so many people would be grateful to be able to walk that distance. For those starting out, make a point of taking a moment to really appreciate the journey. Not only in your own progress but also in the friendships you will build along the way. Always strive to be better at what you want to accomplish but most importantly appreciate where you are. Okay time for me jump on my bike trainer and see if my butt can make it for 45-minutes today!! Oh and P.S. ----Never take a couple years off while maintaining the same calorie intake!!!!
Sometimes the 2nd viewing of a movie or 2nd reading of a book makes you notice things you didn't notice before which make the entire experience as a whole more interesting. Stick with it my man. |
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2014-12-19 9:38 AM in reply to: tamason |
Extreme Veteran 1018 | Subject: RE: Second Time Beginner Triathlete I remind myself that I can't dwell in the past and occupy my thoughts of "I remember when I could run this fast or I looked like this". I need to focus on the present so my future me will be faster, stronger and a sexy beast. |
2014-12-19 2:06 PM in reply to: tamason |
1300 | Subject: RE: Second Time Beginner Triathlete Just like your first go around I can almost guarantee you will soon have some AHA moments again!
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2014-12-19 3:53 PM in reply to: Goggles Pizzano |
Extreme Veteran 959 Greenwood, South Carolina | Subject: RE: Second Time Beginner Triathlete I would say welcome back but it was inside you the whole time. Dont get down on yourself. Use each day as another step toward your goals. |
2014-12-19 4:12 PM in reply to: GODAWGS |
1633 , Kronobergs lan | Subject: RE: Second Time Beginner Triathlete Welcome back! |
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