Jeff B.
TRIATHLETE-it's official
Nov 01, 2008
Today was such a rad day... I completed my first sprint triathlon. It was a bit emotional crossing the finish line for a few reasons. (1) I thought of how far I had come from being over 400lbs and what a great path I am on. (2) I thought of my motivation to lose the last 50lbs I'm carrying on my gut and how liberating it will be to actually be competitive. Based upon my personal time, I would have placed second last year in Cliedsdale (200-lbs and over) but this year they did away with weight classes, so I was lumped with the rest of the pack.
It was great to know that I had the ability to do this and I can't believe how addicting traithlons can be. As I was cycling, I passed over 20 people and only was passed by two. The atmosphere was not so competitive as it was encouraging. I think everyone understands that most folks were out there to finish and not actually place. Everyone I passed during cycling I encouraged and I am glad I did. As they passed me on the run, they did the same. All in all, I think I came in around 1:13 seconds and first place overall was probably somewhere in the neighborhood of 56 minutes. As heavy as I am, I am so happy to be in this circle of fitness and I can't wait to pursue my goals of taking the remaineder of 08' and 09' to drop my weight and race in an ironman. I think I'll have more tears than sweat coming off of me as I cross the finish line.
Jeff
It was great to know that I had the ability to do this and I can't believe how addicting traithlons can be. As I was cycling, I passed over 20 people and only was passed by two. The atmosphere was not so competitive as it was encouraging. I think everyone understands that most folks were out there to finish and not actually place. Everyone I passed during cycling I encouraged and I am glad I did. As they passed me on the run, they did the same. All in all, I think I came in around 1:13 seconds and first place overall was probably somewhere in the neighborhood of 56 minutes. As heavy as I am, I am so happy to be in this circle of fitness and I can't wait to pursue my goals of taking the remaineder of 08' and 09' to drop my weight and race in an ironman. I think I'll have more tears than sweat coming off of me as I cross the finish line.
Jeff
