I love this blog. I started my journey at over 350lbs. And i lost 110lbs in 10 months to train for my first (sprint) triathlon. So I was about the same size as you on race day. For me it was a necklace. Two circles, the inner circle says “I tri” and the outer circle has “swim, bike, run” around the edges. Then I added my 13.1 charm. Working on my 70.3 charm now. It’s waiting for me. hanging on my bathroom mirror to remind me every morning/evening.
I’m still pretty big (gained some after my first race and had to get back into it) and I also have a section in my closet that is all of my races shirts (that I’m still too fat to wear) just waiting for me.
Jillsays
Congratulations Charity!!! So excited for your 70.3 journey – what an awesome goal and I hope you’ll share it with us when you cross that finish line 🙂
Laurasays
Congratulations on your accomplishments, Charity!
Laurasays
Great post! I love inspirational jewelry. And finisher medals. And positivity.
My ultimate goal is to do the Hot Chocolate 15K. Why? The awesome swag, of course! They require a 15 minute minimum pace. I’m not there yet, but I will be!
Jillsays
It’s all good, right?!?! I’m pretty excited about the HC medal – and for the record, I’m a little slower than a 15 minute mile pace right now, but have heard that the race directors (at least in Philly) will let you finish if you are slower, you just have to get out of the road. Fingers crossed!
dorisays
I finished hot chocolate 15k with 15:33 average pace and there were still lots of people behind me! I did the one in Nashville, it was a great race with great support!
Kellysays
I just ordered my Enell bra! I can’t wait to get it. I just started reading your blog and book. What an inspiration. I no longer have to pester Women’s Running magazine to include articles and products for us older and larger gals. I walk/run my first 5k of the season tomorrow morning!
Susansays
My first 5K was your virtual Rock Your Curves and I can’t wait to get my medal. I’m doing a fun fun FOAMGLOW 5K next month and am terrified of finishing last. My goals are to finish in under 50 minutes (right now I’m at about 54) and not finish last! I love any kind of bling so I’ll be displaying mine very prominently!
I love this blog. I started my journey at over 350lbs. And i lost 110lbs in 10 months to train for my first (sprint) triathlon. So I was about the same size as you on race day. For me it was a necklace. Two circles, the inner circle says “I tri” and the outer circle has “swim, bike, run” around the edges. Then I added my 13.1 charm. Working on my 70.3 charm now. It’s waiting for me. hanging on my bathroom mirror to remind me every morning/evening.
I’m still pretty big (gained some after my first race and had to get back into it) and I also have a section in my closet that is all of my races shirts (that I’m still too fat to wear) just waiting for me.
Congratulations Charity!!! So excited for your 70.3 journey – what an awesome goal and I hope you’ll share it with us when you cross that finish line 🙂
Congratulations on your accomplishments, Charity!
Great post! I love inspirational jewelry. And finisher medals. And positivity.
My ultimate goal is to do the Hot Chocolate 15K. Why? The awesome swag, of course! They require a 15 minute minimum pace. I’m not there yet, but I will be!
It’s all good, right?!?! I’m pretty excited about the HC medal – and for the record, I’m a little slower than a 15 minute mile pace right now, but have heard that the race directors (at least in Philly) will let you finish if you are slower, you just have to get out of the road. Fingers crossed!
I finished hot chocolate 15k with 15:33 average pace and there were still lots of people behind me! I did the one in Nashville, it was a great race with great support!
I just ordered my Enell bra! I can’t wait to get it. I just started reading your blog and book. What an inspiration. I no longer have to pester Women’s Running magazine to include articles and products for us older and larger gals. I walk/run my first 5k of the season tomorrow morning!
My first 5K was your virtual Rock Your Curves and I can’t wait to get my medal. I’m doing a fun fun FOAMGLOW 5K next month and am terrified of finishing last. My goals are to finish in under 50 minutes (right now I’m at about 54) and not finish last! I love any kind of bling so I’ll be displaying mine very prominently!