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Sick of being called skinny. Funny thing is, now I take that more as a compliment, and since I've started racing, I've been losing weight like crazy.
Why I Love It:
Training is a release from the stress of each day for me, and it creates visible, quantifiable results. I get out of it exactly what I put in.
How I Stay Motivated:
"The difference between great people and everyone else is that great people create their lives actively, while everyone else is created by their lives,
passively waiting to see where life takes them next. The difference between the two is the difference between living fully and just existing."
Michael E. Gerber
BB Accomplishments:
One year ago (July 2007) I had heart surgery. Since then I've recovered and started racing triathlon, including an Ironman. By the end of this season I will have 10 races under my belt. I now endeavor to compete at the highest level I can by keeping to my training, using all-natural tools, and not making any excuses for my shortcomings.
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Es gibt keinen anderen Teufel als den wir in unserem eigenen Herzen haben.
Last Updated: Aug 5, 2008 12:44pm
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I want to qualify for the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii.
"2.4 mile swim. 112 mile bike. 26.2 mile marathon run. Brag, for the rest of your life."
What type of injury was it? How long were you injured? How did you recover?
Heart surgery, and 3 serious bike wrecks this season which forced me to withdraw from two races. Also one minor wreck at Emmett... I fan stepped out onto the road when I was warming up on my bike and I ate it trying not to take him out! Both me and my bike were fine though, and it didn't affect my race. Heart surgery, and 3 serious bike wrecks this season which forced me to withdraw from two races. Also one minor wreck at Emmett... I fan stepped out onto the road when I was warming up on my bike and...more
- Updated Aug 13, 2008 10:08pm
What is the most common reason that somebody gets injured while lifting?
Hands down, the answer to this is POOR FORM, and/or trying to lift TOO MUCH! Ego lifting doesn't get you anywhere, unless you know what you're doing.
Well, I actually teach gymnastics to little kids at The Little Gym. I workout at Gold's, which is thankfully right next door now....no excuses to get my butt there!
So good to hear from you! Good input about your P2C.. It's high on my list, and I've test ridden one. I get a discount for The Specialized Transition, but can't find anywhere where it compares to some of Cervelo's bike. However, feeling indifferent because I'm seeing so many Cervelo's. So, checking out some Felt's, and Orbea. Also want to check out Blue? Any input on those brands?
hey you, whats going on? See you did Cour'dlene... Hows Boise training going? used to ride some river roads around there, but now just in Seattle area mostly.. Sweet bike, is it new or recent? the P2C has awesome reviews, why did you pick it to purchase? (in the middle of research right now) Preparing for Clearwater Florida!
I don't have any road bike races lined up right now. I still need to get more comfortable with my new clips. :) Two races I want to do next year though are the Wasatch Back (200 mile run split between 12 team members) running from Logan to Park City and the St. George Marathon. Both would be firsts for me. Right now my running is lmited. I'm prepping for a figure comp, and my coach doesn't want me running at all. She doesn't want me to lose any more weight. Hmmm...how's that for crazy?
what a great story! I'm happy you have turned something around for the best. What a huge accomplishment. I've completed 2 sprint tris, finally got clips on my bike, and developed a huge passion for running just this year. LOVE it! Swimming is my weakness. Could never do an Olympic - would drown for sure.
nice post on the BTN topic. it's a shame how some people shrug sh*t off like you're talking bullsh*t to em. u give em diamonds, they throw it back in the coal mine. I loved your explanation.
Thanks.
-nestor
