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Susanne

By Susanne, in Fitness & Exercise

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Susanne    32

Susanne
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OMG, what have I gotten myself into? I actually got talked into doing a triathlon...well, not really talked into, but at first some one asked me to just run their part because of a foot injury, and then she didn't want to do it at all and in a moment of confidence I decided "Sure, I can do a tri"

It's just a sprint triathlon, ie. 0.4 miles swimming, 14 miles cycling, 3 miles running but never the less -- I am still far out from athlete figure and with a BMI of 32 still obese. WTF is an obese woman doing at a triathlon???

Well, if you don't hear back from me, I drown, got run over or just died on the last leg, LOL!

PS: Yes, this post is bragging but at the same time I can really use some encouragement!

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Susanne    32

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So, I survived it :-)

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I finished in 1 hour 49 minutes and it was amazing! Swimming was as bad as I expected. I was able to pull through with a steady breast stroke but of course everyone else was freestyling and really, breast stroke can't keep up with that. I came out of the Water with only 3 people behind me -- well, I came out of the Water and didn't die out in the lake, right?

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I had high hopes for my bike ride. I started all alone, the crowd was already gone, and it took a while until I started to spot a bike at the horizon. I kicked it up and started to pass him. Next I passed a couple, then a group of three, then some young dude, another group of two and as I kept passing people I kept thinking "Yeah, I am totally still in this!"

I think I passed between 18 and 20 people on my bike, fit and athletic people and it took me 50 minutes for the 14 mile ride.

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Next up was the running...oh, the running. OK, a 5k now...I thought "You gotta be kidding me". But somehow, I made my little footsies go pat-pat-pat and I almost ran the whole 3 miles with only minimal walking up the two hills.

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The run took me about 35 minutes, and while it was slower than both of my other 5ks, I had to keep reminding myself that this was after a big swim and an even bigger bike ride.

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All in all, it was amazing. I met my three goals which were (in the order of importance):

1. Don't die

2. Don't be last

3. Finish in under 2 hours

I have been riding the couch for the rest of the day and enjoying my victory. My husband is beaming with pride and so am I.

What a wonderful experience...if I could change one thing, I would have tried and practice the swim a little more

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Rootman    1,101

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Congrats! Great job!

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Dawn    16

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WOOHOO!!! CONGRATS!!! You are totally an inspiration! I have been thinking more and more about trying a Tri but am SO SCARED (mostly of the bike!! hehe)

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Susanne    32

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The bike was really my most comfortable art. See, when I am running, I am basically always at close to max. If someone is running in front of me, there is usually very little I can do to catch up.

On the bike on the other hand, there is always just that little bit more that I can ush out. I think a big part is just that I do not have to carry my weight on my feet/knees/legs alone.

I was racing with my SIL's helmet, I haven't gotten around to getting my own and needed to return the other one. I want to get my own helmet and then see how I can incorporate the bike as transportation. I am thinking I am riding with my husband to his work, then get the bike off the rack and ride to my work which is about 8 miles. After work, I can chose...have him pick me up at work, ride back to his work and get another 8 miles in -- or be very ambitious and ride home which is about 17 miles!

The good thing is, not only do I save on gas, I am also saving time because I am combining my ride to and from work with a 1+ hour exercise and the time I would usually sit on my fat a$$ in the car is rolled into my work out.

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carolina girl    56

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This is the kind of story that inspires me!!! I used to be a runner- I ran 6 days a week! I ended up with plantar fasciitis in both feet after the birth of my third child. Of course I didn't know why my feet hurt so bad, I thought it was from gaining weight during my pregnancy. Long story short- I suffered for a year before I finally pushed through it. I have gained 70 lbs over the last 4 years, so running hasn't been a part of my life for a while, but story's like this ignite a spark in me and give me hope that I will be running again before long. My middle son is going to train with me to do a 5k in December, hopefully that is do-able for me. Thanks for sharing your journey.

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warrior68    16

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That is so frigging Awesome!

A mini Triathlon is one of my goals, I have no problem with the bike ride, I am decent with swiming, but I suck at the running! I so badly want to like running / jogging, and I really want to be better at it, problem is I just flat out hate it!

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Susanne    32

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This is the kind of story that inspires me!!! I used to be a runner- I ran 6 days a week! I ended up with plantar fasciitis in both feet after the birth of my third child. Of course I didn't know why my feet hurt so bad, I thought it was from gaining weight during my pregnancy. Long story short- I suffered for a year before I finally pushed through it. I have gained 70 lbs over the last 4 years, so running hasn't been a part of my life for a while, but story's like this ignite a spark in me and give me hope that I will be running again before long. My middle son is going to train with me to do a 5k in December, hopefully that is do-able for me. Thanks for sharing your journey.

Sorry for the late reply, and I am glad I could be of service! :-)

I was never a runner, so I am even more excited that I can do it -- and actually like it Running a 5k was great, but really nothing beat the thrill of having finished the triathlon. If you have one in your area, I can highly recommend it!

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carolina girl    56

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Sorry for the late reply, and I am glad I could be of service! :-)

I was never a runner, so I am even more excited that I can do it -- and actually like it Running a 5k was great, but really nothing beat the thrill of having finished the triathlon. If you have one in your area, I can highly recommend it!

I will find one to do!!! I find my self reading your story and I feel like I'm right there beside you. I can just picture myself doing all this again one day! I'm going to start swimming after my two week recovery period is up. I haven't been in a pool in a long time and I think it will be a good place to start exercising again. I have been walking about three days a week for the last month or so. I will continue that too until I can start working up to a walk/jog and then walk/jog/run. I don't even own a bike but I have asked for one for my birthday (October) so maybe I can get something to get me started on. I get sleeved this Friday July 29th, wish me luck! Thanks again for sharing, can't wait to hear about your next adventure!

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Leslie    14

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Awesome!!! What an inspiration!

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Susanne    32

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I have been largely inactive but I have now fully taken to the bike and actually did a 100 miles ride a couple of weeks ago. I try to ride at least 100 miles a week and have neglected the running a bit. But the road bike is so much fun!!!

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100%Sleeved    148

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WooHoo!!! Great job!youcandothis.gif

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