I have been working hard recently at getting myself in shape. I have written about the successes and failures over the years on this blog. Most recently with the support of my Biggest Loser group I have been pretty successful at losing weight. I wanted that energy and momentum to continue over the summer. My decision……to participate in a triathlon.
I know that this might not be the first option for anyone who weighs over 300 pounds but it has been enough motivation for me to exercise and stay active.
Now I am not totally crazy. I want to start small with a sprint triathlon which is about an 800-yard swim, 14-mile bike, 3.0-mile run. Exercise combined with my Chinch drinks (a new batch came yesterday!) I am continuing with the weight loss and getting ready for my triathlon
The first triathlon that I looked at was the Finger Lakes Triathlon. I picked that because it was happening in mid-September so I thought that would give me enough time to get myself ready……to at least finish the race.
Well, I went online yesterday after I finished a 10 mile bike ride to register for the event but I found out that the event is closed!!! I was disappointed to say the least.
So I went online to look for more triathlons to participate in and the only other one in the area is Labor Day weekend!!! It is called the Skinnyman (I hope they let me in) and it is a sprint triathlon. This scares me because it is 16 days sooner so that is 16 days that I will me missing out on training. I just hope and pray that I am ready!!
Since it is happening labor day weekend I would love to make a party out of it and hopefully get some support for the event. Keep posted on the details!
I have I have written before, I gathered six other clergy in my conference for a “Biggest Loser Clergy Edition.” Well on May 31st our journey together ended. I am proud to say that I won the whole event. I am very excited about this!!!
I worked really hard and I am proud of the things I have accomplished. In the process I lost 23 pounds!
I started out on this journey weighing 386 pounds. Through this experience with I have gained the confidence that I have not had since I was in high school when it comes to my health and my physical ability.
To be honest I was really worried last May (2008) when I started having chronic back trouble and my weight was creeping close to 400 pounds. Now I have regained the confidence that I once had. I have confidence that I can continue to get healthy and I can push myself to live a better life.
Inspired by my success I really would like to pursue a dream that I have had for a few years. That is to participate in a triathlon. September 20th of this year there is a triathlon in our area called the Finger Lakes Triathlon. They have a sprint triathlon which is a shorter route. The events will be: swim .45 miles bike 13 miles and run 3.1 miles. I believe that if I can commit myself to train for that event like I committed myself to this program I will be able to do it.
The final totals for our journey together as a group: We lost over 50 pounds and we met our goal of walking 436 miles. I would like to thank all those people who followed me and supported me in my weight loss journey. Now I would like to invite you to join me in my journey in becoming a triathlete!!
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