Hey everyone, my name is Natasha, and I am a newbie from Connecticut.i am training for my first triathlon, the sprint distance women's tri from Title 9 in Massachusetts, which is on September 13th. I am overweight and out of shape, but training this summer has been one of the highlights of my life and I am really excited about the race.
I started a blog about my experience as a compulsive overeater and the misadventures of trying to get in shape, if anyone is interested, the address is http://theunlikelytriathlete.blogspot.com/
Thanks everyone! Great to be here!
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08-17-2009, 08:06 AM #1
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New Here, beginning my Tri career!
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08-17-2009, 04:53 PM #2
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Welcome! We look forward to hearing about your journey!
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08-17-2009, 07:51 PM #3
I am a leaf on the wind
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Welcome, Caterpillar! Having fun is the most important part.
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08-17-2009, 08:20 PM #4
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And you will have fun, believe us!
Have you read Slow Fat Triathlete by Jayne Williams? She is a total hoot and the best guide to triathlon any newbie could have."My predominant feeling is one of gratitude. I have loved and been loved;I have been given much and I have given something in return...Above all, I have been a sentient being, a thinking animal, on this beautiful planet, and that in itself has been an enormous privilege and an adventure." O. Sacks
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08-17-2009, 09:29 PM #5
I am a leaf on the wind
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I picked up Jayne's second book (Shape Up with the Slow Fat Triathlete) and it's a really fun read, too. It's really motivational. It makes me stop and think "what the heck is my problem, she's TOTALLY RIGHT" as I read.
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The bookstore didn't have her first book, but now I really want to go back and read it.
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08-17-2009, 10:27 PM #6
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Welcome, Natasha.
I started out as a fit triathlete, but have since become unfit (lifestyle stress, overeating, etc). I enjoyed reading your blog. I hope you keep us updated on your progress along the way. We're glad to have you along for the journey.
Oh, and +3 on Jayne's book. I bought it a few years ago, sold it, and just recently purchased it again. I forgot what a great read it is!
Check out my running blog: www.turtlepacing.blogspot.com
Cervelo P2C (tri bike)
Bianchi Eros (commuter/touring road bike)
1983 Motobecane mixte (commuter/errand bike)
Cannondale F5 mountain bike
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08-19-2009, 08:44 AM #7
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I have read Jaynes book, it was what inspired me and now I am friends with her on facebook and have chatted with her a few times! I loooooove her book.
I am feeling a bit bruised because of some negative comments on my blog
, but there have been some nice people who have stepped up and defended me. Haha.
Thanks everyone for welcoming me, I hope to chat with you some more soon!
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