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2008-02-08 9:55 PM

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Subject: Kona 2017
Hi

I trained for triathlons in 1986 thru 1988. I actually competed in a few too. It was a BLAST. Since then I have aged and gained 85 lbs.

Well I have it in my soul that I am going to get back into tri's again. I totally hate running (I always have) but I love swimming and biking. I have a plan set and I am going to substitute an elliptical machine for runs. I don't plan to do any Olympic distance triathlons this year, I just want to get to the point where I can run a 10k.

I will be 50 in 2017, that is the start of an age bracket in the Kona Hawaii Ironman. I want to compete in that race. That is more of a dream than a long term goal, but if I am going to train I might as well have a dream, right?

For now I will be hanging around the weight loss forms till I get comfy.

c u around

Vic

2008-02-09 1:27 PM
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Good luck on reaching your goal.
2008-02-09 3:59 PM
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Welcome Vic,

I would like to join you for that 2017 race. I will be in the same age group.

I am only a little ways ahead of you in training. I started about 18 months ago. Since then I have lost 45 lbs, and completed several races including a half iron race in September. I still have a long way to go, but I am making progress.

Nothing wrong with a big dream.
2008-02-09 7:15 PM
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moneyman - 2008-02-09 4:59 PM



Nothing wrong with a big dream.



Nothing wrong at all.


Sounds like you are well on your way. Wow 45 pounds and a half iron. I hope to do something like that in the months to come months.

thanks for the words of encouragement.

Vic

Edited by sobevix 2008-02-09 7:16 PM
2008-02-13 1:34 PM
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Nice user name!  I'm not big on the history of this sport but I imagine you were one of the first to take up this sport?  Welcome back.  You've found a great site.
2017-08-08 9:26 PM
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So are you going to Kona this year????


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