Independence Day! Major Milestone achieved. - Lost Clydesdale status.

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2009-07-02 7:14 AM

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Subject: Independence Day! Major Milestone achieved. - Lost Clydesdale status.
A little early, but I wanted to report my success.  I've found inspiration here, and maybe my reaching an important milestone will help others.

After last Thanksgiving, I weighed 260 and had a fuzzy image of completing a tri before I turn 50 (six months from now).

January 1st, got off the couch, and started walking 2-3 times week.

March 1st, started a couch to 5K running program.  Decided I could make my goal of completing a tri before I turned 50 and decided to enter the Nation's Tri in September.  Huge commitment.  Still couldn't run 2 minutes yet.

May 1st, began the 20 week Olympic Tri training program.

Yesteday I swam 1900 yards, biked 27 miles, and this morning  I ran 5.1 miles at a 10 minutes pace.

Today, I weighed 198, my BMI is 29, and I've lost 60 lbs.  No longer obese!  My first tri will be in 3 weeks with 2 of my sons.  Can't wait! and I'm looking forward to even more.  IM before 60?

2009-07-02 7:26 AM
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Congratulations!

Sounds like you won even as you line up to do your first triathlon.

IM before 60 yes if you want it..enjoy the journey and don't rush it. I went from weighing over 250 to doing my first IM almost 100 pounds lighter 5 years later.

I found that losing weight I touched many more folks that I ever expected or knew. I love that my husband started tri'ing this year and has lost 30 pounds, 4 of 5 of our kids have done tris and are making healthier choices in many ways in life.
2009-07-02 7:29 AM
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Congratulations!!
2009-07-02 7:41 AM
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awesome...maybe the only title better than being a "triathlete" is being and "ex-Clydesdale"!!!

Congrats on the great weightloss!!!
2009-07-02 2:51 PM
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btw - please don't get me wrong.  Clydesdale (and Athena) triathletes are awesome.  I just don't want to be one.  "Slow Fat Triathlete" by Jayne Williams was one of the first books I read, and is very inspirational.  Funny, and highly recommended.

http://www.slowfattriathlete.com
 
2009-07-02 5:15 PM
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This is so awesome!!!  I have a ways to go before I'm no longer an 'athena'

You've truely made a transformation and it's wonderful and inspirational!

Good for you! 

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