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2008-10-06 10:51 PM

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Subject: newbiewannabie: AKA: I'M SCARED

So um... what day do we weigh in on?

I'm nervous about this... I've watched Triathlete friends for over a decade, not believing I could do it too. In the mean time I've gained a lot of weight and am a proud new mamma. But I can't blame the weight on my babes, it was there before they came. But enough is enough. It's time. I feel like I'm about to fight an uphill battle that I might give up. Read, I fear failure, so sometimes I don't try. SOOOOO.... I need some major accountability. Please ask me how I'm doing!

Goals: complete Try-a-tri, or mini-tri Summer 2009

Current Weight: 210

Goal Weight for Christmas:198


2008-10-06 11:59 PM
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Welcome!!!!  Your goal is totally achievable......you can do it!!  Signing up for races is a great way to hold yourself accountable and keep yourself motivated.

I never thought I was capable of anything like this either.  I did my first tri 10 months ago, my sixth yesterday, and I'm doing a half ironman in 5 weeks.  Triathlon can be life-changing once you succumb to the lifestyle. 

2008-10-07 7:54 AM
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That's my goal too!  I have a friend who competes and he is totally addicted.  Plus my husband has done one or two before.  I am getting my encouragement from the forums more than anything.  Plus having that goal and telling people what it is has made me more accountable to sticking with the routine.  I am getting over a life changing illness and decided for a total life change.  It's funny how sickness makes you reevalutae your place in the world.  So now, I am really excited about losing weight, and getting back into shape.  I know, it'll be a hard journey but I keep focusing on what I will be like in a year from now. 

 By the way, they have some great training plans on this site.  Right now, I am working on the Couch potato to 5k in 16 weeks plan. (gotta run today as a matter of fact)

2008-10-07 10:42 AM
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Hey if I'm here, anybody can be here.

 I have bad knees and said I'd never ever run.  I've started a running program and I'm doing fairly well!  I am doing a 5k in 2 months.

I am a big scaredy cat and said you'd NEVER see me on a bike.  I bought a bike, I've been  practicing.  The first time I took my 2 feet from the ground and put them both on the pedals was a miracle.  I'm getting better at riding although it still makes me a bit nervous.

I took swim lessons as a kid and had gone snorkeling but had never really swam.  I got a pool pass and started swimming laps.  The first couple times were iffy but I've been practicing and I've gotten better.  

2008-10-09 5:52 PM
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Couch to 5k

 

http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

 

( I hope this is allowed)

2008-10-10 9:45 AM
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LSU25 - 2008-10-09 3:52 PM

Couch to 5k

 

http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

 

( I hope this is allowed)

 

ohhhh... I'm telling...

BT has free couch to 5k plans too, just click on Programs at the top of the page.

2008-10-13 8:03 PM
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froglegs - 2008-10-07 12:59 AM

Welcome!!!! Your goal is totally achievable......you can do it!! Signing up for races is a great way to hold yourself accountable and keep yourself motivated.

I never thought I was capable of anything like this either. I did my first tri 10 months ago, my sixth yesterday, and I'm doing a half ironman in 5 weeks. Triathlon can be life-changing once you succumb to the lifestyle.

 

WOW - from 0 to 6 in  less than a year!  That's awesome!  How's the ironman training going?  it's so close! 

2008-10-13 8:03 PM
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LSU25 - 2008-10-09 6:52 PM

Couch to 5k

 

http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

 

( I hope this is allowed)

 

I'm trying this... I'll keep ya posted 

2008-10-13 8:09 PM
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I am So glad you guys posted here, I'm getting excited (and it's SOOOOOO good to know i'm not the only scaredy cat)!  and thanks for sharing crdvorscak... it puts things in perspective to think of what you have been dealing with.
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