ChrisM
Contributor
You guys remember scuba punk? Not sure if he's active here or not, but he is over at another board I am on. At any rate, he posted that as a 300+ pounder he had done a triathlon and was training for more. I wasn't 3 bills (yet, but not far) and never thought I could do one, he inspired me to sign up.
Did 3 or 4 last year, plus a couple long distance swims (including alcatraz), started this season, and last weekend I was the swimmer for a half ironman relay team, watching all the other finishers inspired me to do one all by my lonesome. So I just registered for a half ironman distance next March in Ocenaside, Cal.
Can I do it? I am a good swimmer, a middle of the pack biker, and a horrible runner, but that just gives me something to work on. I think I can finish, but I won't be winning any medals.
So thanks Frank, and maybe if I can pay it forward to someone else to get interested in it. It's been a pretty amazing ride and, like diving, I have met some of the coolest people around.....If you've ever thought about doing one, go for it.
Chris
Did 3 or 4 last year, plus a couple long distance swims (including alcatraz), started this season, and last weekend I was the swimmer for a half ironman relay team, watching all the other finishers inspired me to do one all by my lonesome. So I just registered for a half ironman distance next March in Ocenaside, Cal.
Can I do it? I am a good swimmer, a middle of the pack biker, and a horrible runner, but that just gives me something to work on. I think I can finish, but I won't be winning any medals.
So thanks Frank, and maybe if I can pay it forward to someone else to get interested in it. It's been a pretty amazing ride and, like diving, I have met some of the coolest people around.....If you've ever thought about doing one, go for it.
Chris