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Soon after getting my sleeve (about 3 months ago) I read an article about a local triathalon that's focus is to empower women to be the best they can be. The triathalon is called the "Ramblin Rose". As triathalons go it's an easy one- you swim 250 yards, bike 9 miles and then run (or run/walk or walk) 2 miles. The neat thing about this triathalon is you can sign up for a mentor program. People help you train. Even if you have never swam before they will teach you. So three months ago I decided it would be a perfect exercise goal for me in 2010. Well sometimes I can be all talk (I talked about wanting to sky drive back in my 20's and never did that either!!!) But I just paid my entry fee for the triathalon- so I am committed. It is not until Sept 26 so I have plenty of time to train- I am nervous and excited at the same time. I will let you know of my progress.

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That is awesome. Keep us up to take on your training progress!

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That is awesome! I think it's inspiring to see you set such an amazing goal for yourself. And it sounds like a pretty fun deal, too! :thumbup:

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My sleeve surgery anniversary will be Sept 21 and this triathlon is Sept 26 so it will be a two fold celebration (that is if I can finish the darn thing!!!!)

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Wow, that sounds like fun!!

I wish I could run (orthopedic doc says NO RUNNING for me). :thumbup: What a great goal. Tiff is right, we are going to need pictures. Good luck!

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Soon after getting my sleeve (about 3 months ago) I read an article about a local triathalon that's focus is to empower women to be the best they can be. The triathalon is called the "Ramblin Rose". As triathalons go it's an easy one- you swim 250 yards, bike 9 miles and then run (or run/walk or walk) 2 miles. The neat thing about this triathalon is you can sign up for a mentor program. People help you train. Even if you have never swam before they will teach you. So three months ago I decided it would be a perfect exercise goal for me in 2010. Well sometimes I can be all talk (I talked about wanting to sky drive back in my 20's and never did that either!!!) But I just paid my entry fee for the triathalon- so I am committed. It is not until Sept 26 so I have plenty of time to train- I am nervous and excited at the same time. I will let you know of my progress.

Best of luck to you! If your committed, as it seems you are, you can do anything you set your mind too!

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It sounds like a great goal! I definitely will be looking for progress updates, running scares the bejeezus out of me.

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Just to give you an update on this Triathlon training. I joined a local group called "Tri it for Life" that helps mentor you for the event. The training with them hasn't started yet. It's funny the mentors say "we have plenty of time to train" and my mind thinks I will NEED plenty of time. I have started lifting weights 3 times a week- this will help my body overall and especially my endurance. And last week I started the combination of walking/running on the treadmill. Mainly walking right now but at least I am running some. Right now walking 2 min and running 1- towards the end of the 30 min those minutes are

v e r y long! But I haven't quit and going back in a few minutes. Have a great day all!

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Wow, I'm so inspired! I have been a little afraid to schedule anything, just because I didn't want to put that kind of pressure on myself, but I just might now! You go!!

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Well the mentor training for the triathlon has officially started- I have 12 weeks till the triathlon. I am swimming for an hour 3-4 times a week, doing the run/walk combination 2-3 times a week, bike 1-2 times a week and then trying to find time for weights at least 2 times a week. It is definitely keeping me busy!! I did sign up for this swim program one day a week with work. Although it's intense it has been rewarding.This week that crazy instructor had us swim 450 yards just as a warm-up!!! I did everything and I got a great feeling of accomplishment after the class.

I was selective on who I told about WLS. Everyone else just thinks that all my training is the reason I am loosing weight. And for me that works!!

Someone from work came up to me yesterday and asked if I wanted to do a 5K run in October. A 5K is only a little over 3 miles and that sounds very do-able. Last year at this time I was doing good to go up stairs without huffing and puffing and this year I am being asked to join a group doing a 5K-- what a difference!!

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It's so good to read this update. Excellent job sticking with this goal and yeah, I hear you about comparing the difference in our lives from this time last year.

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