traithlon training

I have exercised regularly most of my life.  As a youngster and youth I kept busy all year with competitive swimming and water polo. Once I left home and headed for university my first stop was to join a gym and I actually used the membership for all 4 years.  Once I was married and settled into my new life I still made exercise a priority. But as time went exercise became harder and harder to fit into my schedule.

A couple of years ago when I was on this mad dash to try anything to loose weight, I looked into triathlon.  Believe me, I have no idea why I was so set on triathlon.  However life stepped in again and I was unable to commit to a race due to the circumstances of my life.

This spring however, I found a race, bribed a friend to sign up with me, and payed my fees.  I was committed...

I thought I had this challenge cased.  I found a training plan that I could follow that was balanced and specific.  I had all the equipment I needed.  I had a training partner to keep me accountable.  I was undefeatable!  However here I am 4 weeks before my first ever race, feeling very inadequate.

When people hear that I am going to do a triathlon they take one look at me, and give me a LOOK.
You know that look.... the one that says "woooaaahhh Momma, you are way to fat to run! You are going to do what? that isn't realistic at all! Have you looked at yourself in the mirror?  I DONT THINK SO!!!"  yes a look can say all that!

But let me tell you something,  this Fat Momma is going to run this race, all 212 pounds of me.  And I am going to prove to myself that I can do whatever I set my mind to, whether my training program goes as planned or I look the part of an athlete! I am strong, I am not at all confident but I imagine as I go through the triathlon I will learn to find the confidence I need :)

Here I go... this fat momma is running!