Comments | gwendally: Repeat, Forever.

gwendally

Repeat, Forever.

Dec 05, 2007 17:38

Several years ago I made some significant changes to my life and lost 82 pounds. I don't think about fat loss much anymore. I've maintained at about 75 pounds lost for over two years now. The changes I made back then are so thoroughly integrated into my life that it's not usually an issue. If I go too long without exercise I start to go insane, ( Read more... )

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miss_manners December 5 2007, 23:34:59 UTC

This seriously calls into question whether I'm still a triathlete. I think the answer might be "no".

I thought the rule was to claim you are a triathlete you must:

1. Complete at least one tri a year.
or
2. Have completed the long course once (after that you can claim it forever).

As for me, Monday starts a formal training schedule for my first actual race the last weekend in April. I've been saying I'm doing to forever now...time to quit saying.

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miss_manners December 6 2007, 18:31:31 UTC

However, I would also offer that triathletes at that level are not truly fit.

Could you elaborate on that?

gwendally December 6 2007, 18:51:55 UTC

Being able to do aerobic endurance events doesn't mean you can sprint or lift heavy things or have good flexibility. It's a bit silly to try to say someone isn't fit who can complete a triathlon, but I do understand that it's not necessarily the only (or even best) kind of fitness to have.

miss_manners December 6 2007, 18:53:47 UTC

The lifting and sprinting issue I can see, but how can you be able to do the transitions without injury if you're not flexible?

terrible_mother December 6 2007, 07:57:11 UTC

I can relate to this post in so many ways. I was only a triathlete for a year of my life but it was a GREAT YEAR!! The cross-training did wonders for me and I'm convinced I need to get back into it but boy, it's time consuming. And it sounds like you have had your share of busy times lately.

Re: the flabby. I have one too, and ever since I weened my daughter it has been hell trying to keep my weight down. Not sure how one does it, but I admire anyone who managed to lose more than a few pounds post child. If you can do that, you can do anything!