marcag - 2012-06-20 8:27 PM
Name: Marc
STORY: 4th year of triathlon. a few years ago I was severely overweight (70 lbs more than actual), diagnosed diabetic. Got a dog, started jogging to lose weight. Injured my knee but had to continue exercising. So I went back to swimming which I hadn't done in 30 years. When the knee came back, I decided to do both. A friend told me to try triathlon, so I bought a bike, did a sprint and got addicted. Weight is gone, diabetes still there which makes long courses challenging. I cannot take on carbs.
I've been slowly improving. Last year I managed to get to Vegas 70.3 and this year podiumed in a two Olys (it helps to be old). I actually did a 2:13 Oly PB this weekend, although it was a fast course.
I am pretty well rounded, fast in nothing, not atrociously slow in anything. 23:30 1500m swim, 1:30 ½ marathon, 265ish watts FTP (went as high as 280). I am a wimp when it comes to racing. Need to fix this.
I spent the winter preparing for Florida 70.3 which I have done with a buddy. My plan was to do Olys this summer, but like a bug towards a light the HIM sucks me in. So I will do provincial championships in July then back to some Olys.
I am Canadian and split my time between Montreal and Ottawa. Work brings me to Munich and Poland frequently.
I love to learn from others would love to give back to the community any information I gathered along the way. Some of the people who’s opinion I trust the most are in this group. Some of the people’s who’s opinion I trust the most have their picture in an avatar in this group (and it’s not Stewie Griffin).
Thanks for taking me in the group
Marc
This thread took off so getting caught up. If you like hilly courses try Savageman half. I have done it twice and getting ready for a 3rd go. Fred has done it as well. I know a lot of Canadians come down a do it. I looked at your logs and you seem pretty fit. It’s definitely a challenging course.