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 2004-02-07 6:05 AM |
Member 54  Hammond, La |  Subject: HowdyI cant believe I am even doing this (TRI). two years ago I stood 5'10", 449#'s, and in very bad health. My doctor said if I want to live, I had to change my life. after consultation with the doc and dietician I joined weight watchers and began losing the pounds. in eight months lost 100#. last Oct. I did the MS tour 150. while training for the tour I met some triathletes in our area and they took me under their wing and helped me train for the tour. Dr Dan kept pushing me to try a TRI. the more I thought about it I said why not!! So here I am training for a sprint tri in May and I must say I am really getting into the challenge. I found a swim coach and am learning how to swim. PS i have now lost over 200#. run 11 min miles. 18 to 22 mph on the bike, and growing my swim distance, not concentrating on the time yet. NOGILLS |
| 2004-02-07 8:06 AM in reply to: #6325 |
| , Alabama | Subject: RE: Howdy That is truly an amazing turnaround! What an inspiration to show what you can do when you st your sights on something. Have you set your sights on a specific tri yet? Possibly this year? Sharon |
| 2004-02-07 9:53 AM in reply to: #6325 |
| Subject: RE: Howdy Welcome to our team here -- you are TRULY an inspiration for all of us. I am still working on getting to an 11 minute mile. Way to go.... |
| 2004-02-07 10:07 AM in reply to: #6325 |
Expert 1164  New Port Richey | Subject: RE: Howdy Great Job! With your will and determination I know you will be very successful in completing your tri. Good luck. |
| 2004-02-07 10:46 AM in reply to: #6325 |
Champion 13323   Gold member | Subject: RE: Howdy absolutely phenomenal! your run distance already has me jealous... |
| 2004-02-07 11:02 AM in reply to: #6325 |
Expert 644 Evansville, IN | Subject: RE: Howdy Absolutely awesome!!!! You really are an inspiration to MANY people. Never be silent about your accomplishments. Your own personal quest for health proves to all that it can be done. Way to go and keep up the GREAT work!!!  |
| 2004-02-07 11:16 AM in reply to: #6325 |
Champion 4902 Ottawa, Ontario | Subject: RE: Howdy That is a truly an amazing transformation...and I applaud your decision to work with a coach on your swimming. Congratulations and the best of luck in your triathlon in May! |
| 2004-02-07 11:34 AM in reply to: #6325 |
| Elite Veteran 717 Boise, Idaho | Subject: RE: Howdy Nice Job!! Thanks for the inspiration! JR |
| 2004-02-07 1:32 PM in reply to: #6325 |
Member 531 New Hampshire | Subject: RE: Howdy well done. awesome stuff. I decided to do a tri this year - just startign with a sprint or 2 but after that who knows - I'll focus on that later. I think you are doign the same thing in so much as just starting from basics and building up the distances. The trianing programs on the front are great and will help you a lot if you dont' have any. Very friendly and helpful here people who will help you all the way. welcome |
| 2004-02-07 2:43 PM in reply to: #6325 |
Resident Matriarch N 43° 32.927 W 071° 24.431 | Subject: RE: Howdywelcome to the team! So nice to have you hear and I thank you for today's dose of motivation. Your progress is truly amazing. |
| 2004-02-07 4:08 PM in reply to: #6325 |
Master 1275 Sonoma County, CA | Subject: RE: Howdy wow, wow, WOW. What a great story! I can't wait to hear about your next successes!!!! Best to you! n |
| 2004-02-07 8:56 PM in reply to: #6325 |
| Central Louisiana | Subject: RE: Howdy Great job and welcome to a great sport! |
| 2004-02-07 10:03 PM in reply to: #6325 |
Master 1902 Berkeley, CA | Subject: RE: Howdy |
| 2004-02-08 3:08 PM in reply to: #6328 |
| Member 54 Hammond, La | Subject: RE: Howdy My race plans are for may 2 at Mandeville, LA in the Crawfishman tri. It is a sprint Tri. .6 mile swim, 21 mile bike and a 4 mile run. I guess it could be considered extravagant for a first tri but here goes. NOGILLS |
| 2004-02-08 3:49 PM in reply to: #6455 |
| , Alabama | Subject: RE: Howdy |
| 2004-02-09 10:20 AM in reply to: #6325 |
Extreme Veteran 406 Boise Idaho | Subject: RE: Howdy All I can say is HOLY WOW!!! That is amazing that you have come so far! With that type of motivation you will be doing the IronMan in no time at all! Im going running now! cant help it after reading that!!!! Jack |
| 2004-03-01 8:58 PM in reply to: #6325 |
| Member 54 Hammond, La | Subject: RE: Howdy Saturday was my last day with swim coach. I am so happy that I found a coach. It was the best decision I made. my swimming has improved so much that it is amazing. |
| 2004-03-01 11:03 PM in reply to: #6325 |
| Subject: RE: Howdy Way to go Nogills -- soon you may be growing some (gills that is). Awesome job! |
| 2004-03-10 8:43 AM in reply to: #6325 |
| Member 54 Hammond, La | Subject: RE: Howdy UPDATE: I did a duathlon this past weekend and it was great, first and formost I finished. 1:28.24 not great but good, after breaking down my times I was in awe, I avg a 12 min mile and 17.8 mph on the bike, and discovered ways to improve. distance was 2/10/2, R/B/R. Not bad for an old fat man!! Ha Ha Ha. |
| 2004-03-10 9:50 AM in reply to: #6325 |
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| 2004-03-10 7:52 PM in reply to: #6325 |
Veteran 230 Sydney | Subject: RE: Howdy Congrats! your a legend! .:aidan:. |
| 2004-03-10 8:04 PM in reply to: #6325 |
Elite Veteran 748 northern Illinois | Subject: RE: Howdy Wow! What an inspiration you are! Andrea |
| 2004-03-10 8:15 PM in reply to: #6325 |
Veteran 126 Pittsburgh, PA | Subject: RE: Howdy Welcome to the team!!! Yours is a great story & very inspiring to me. I was also morbidly obese. I weighed 360 #'s at 5'8" a little over a year ago. I had gastric bypass surgery last February & have lost over 190lbs. I couldn't even get on a bike, let alone ride one so I know where you are coming from. Great job!!!!!! Keep in touch. |
| 2004-03-12 12:54 PM in reply to: #6325 |
Master 1927 Chicago | Subject: RE: Howdy No Gills you rock!Thank you so much for your story. I have tears in my eyes. You are truly an inspiration and I am so glad you decided to share your story with this site. I am so grateful to have all these wonderful people who are changing their lives for whatever reason but doing through something we all love: Triathlons!And 11-min mile! Oh, when I grow up I want to be just like you!Thanks so much you are wonderful and have an awesome story!Welcome aboard and keep us updated on your progress. Ovetta |
| 2004-03-22 11:12 PM in reply to: #6325 |
| Member 54 Hammond, La | Subject: RE: Howdy I will be doing the "GOV'S TRI in Lake Charles next Sat. it is the first of it's kind in LA. It is for beginners only. So I will post my success next week. NOGILLS |
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