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I will become a Triathlete in 2013!
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 2012-11-04 3:04 PM |
New user  14 Windsor |  Subject: I will become a Triathlete in 2013!Hi everyone! My name is Jeff I just joined the forum and am excited to get to know some people and start training for my first triathlon in 2013. About 3 years ago I was a smoker who lived off of fast food! Not overweight, but really out of shape! After 16 years of smoking, I quit and started running. WOW, I found my passion! Since then, I've ran numerous 5k's, 10k's, 2 duathlons, 4 half marathons and 2 weeks ago finished my second full marathon! I've had the thought about doing a triathlon for a while and I've decided it's time. I used to love swimming when I was younger so I'm hoping that I'll still enjoy it as much as I did! Obviously by the name I chose, I don't plan on stopping at a triathlon, but first things first! I have to see if I can still swim lol hmmm, I bet most people just say hi |
| 2012-11-05 8:08 PM in reply to: #4482921 |
Champion 13323     Gold member | Subject: RE: I will become a Triathlete in 2013! Dramatic lifestyle change! We like that kinds stuff around here and it is why the site got started in the first place - to get people healthy. I'm glad you are taking the step to triathlon. It certainly keeps training interesting and makes training a little more balanced on the body. Plus swimming is just a great workout. Good luck and if you have any questions, feel free to post. |
| 2012-11-05 11:28 PM in reply to: #4485213 |
Member 29 Desert Southwest | Subject: RE: I will become a Triathlete in 2013! Congratulations on your current successes. As for Triathlon, just decide on a goal, find a plan to follow, and get out there and train. Like Ron said, ask any questions you have, the people on here are a wealth of knowledge. I have always needed a race on the horizon to keep me motivated to not skip workouts. Find what works for you and start hammering! Keep grinding away until you reach your goal, don't let anything slow you down. Good luck. |
| 2012-11-07 12:22 PM in reply to: #4482921 |
| Member 6 | Subject: RE: I will become a Triathlete in 2013! I was overweight AND out of shape when I started. I made big progress, had a setback, and am now back on the path. The difference between us is that you have the chance NOT to have any setbacks. My goal is ALMOST identical to yours--I will AGAIN become a Triathlete in 2013. Keep us posted. I've found we're not alone. DV (see "resuming the journey in Michigan") |
| 2012-11-08 7:05 PM in reply to: #4482921 |
| New user 9 | Subject: RE: I will become a Triathlete in 2013! Good to hear I'm not alone, I'm starting from a very similar point to where you started running. Look forward to hearing about your progress! |
| 2012-11-10 6:04 AM in reply to: #4488157 |
New user 14 Windsor | Subject: RE: I will become a Triathlete in 2013! My goal is ALMOST identical to yours--I will AGAIN become a Triathlete in 2013. Keep us posted. I've found we're not alone. DV (see "resuming the journey in Michigan")
I took a look at your post. Good for you for setting those goals! If you could do it once, I'm sure you'll be able to do it again! Where in Michigan do you live? I live in Windsor (Ontario) but go to Auburn Hills MI every weekend... I do my long runs out there on Sundays! |
| 2012-11-10 6:11 AM in reply to: #4490822 |
New user 14 Windsor | Subject: RE: I will become a Triathlete in 2013! boconnor811 - 2012-11-08 8:05 PM Good to hear I'm not alone, I'm starting from a very similar point to where you started running. Look forward to hearing about your progress!
If you have a few minutes, you can watch my progress in these 2 video's I posted on youtube! It's been a great ride finding out what I'm capable of!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lrk2J-Jz3zE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMqgrXajGzA
It's amazing what you can accomplish once you start believing it's possible! |
| 2012-11-10 6:13 AM in reply to: #4482921 |
New user 14 Windsor | Subject: RE: I will become a Triathlete in 2013! Thanks Ron and kremedi for the kind words! |
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