tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19341358.post3128557007952512682..comments2008-09-20T19:07:41.251-05:00Sirenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04243898033808557580noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19341358.post-22403795361534717252008-09-20T19:07:00.000-05:002008-09-20T19:07:00.000-05:00Hey girl!! Where are you! I need all the inspiration I can get. Dont let the asshats get you down!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19341358.post-71920558139419231682008-08-16T11:06:00.000-05:002008-08-16T11:06:00.000-05:00Wow great post!!!<BR/><BR/>You rock girl!!<BR/><BR/>I'll be reading from now on :)Patriciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10557776565773076524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19341358.post-19908183147349528172008-08-16T10:50:00.000-05:002008-08-16T10:50:00.000-05:00Caulfield: "What do they call the person who finishes last at a triathlon?"<BR/>Frazz: "A triathlete"<BR/><BR/>Great post Siren! You put in to very eloquent words what I know a lot of people feel. Best of luck in your upcoming events.Jim Smith IIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14000773954799770354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19341358.post-85294515693353989062008-08-15T21:55:00.000-05:002008-08-15T21:55:00.000-05:00Abso-friggin-lutely!Michelle @ Diary of an Aspiring Loserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03397688383690372206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19341358.post-37987402850996537982008-08-14T09:50:00.000-05:002008-08-14T09:50:00.000-05:00THANK YOU! Two years ago I was 300 pounds and just starting to get my ass in shape. I couldn't tell you the number of times I was starred at, joked about, etc while on the treadmill or out for a run. <BR/><BR/>I remember one in particular, "I'll just wait for his treadmill, he won't be on there long." I ran/walked that treadmill for an effing hour. Screw you random elitist at Lifetime!Borschhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02280701512288471898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19341358.post-84787651830489297402008-08-13T03:28:00.000-05:002008-08-13T03:28:00.000-05:00One word: WOW. Thank you so much for posting this, what an inspiration. We share a few characteristics, being myself overweight, infertile (6 years and counting...) and dreaming of a triathlon. The difference between you and me is that you've done it, while I'm still just training on my own just dreaming about it... I haven't taken the plunge yet, but I think you've just inspired me to do so.<BR/><BR/>Best of luck in the future, I'll keep an eye on your blog :-)Marie-Claudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10662058785427256248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19341358.post-81330054032348559512008-08-12T16:00:00.000-05:002008-08-12T16:00:00.000-05:00Incredible post!<BR/><BR/>I agree with everyone above about your rock star-ness!<BR/><BR/>But I am totally pissed-off about those friggin' losers who get their kicks by throwing out hurtful comments and insults. Ironically, they could probably never rise above having sticks and stones thrown at them.TriGirl 40 (okay - 41)http://www.blogger.com/profile/03561789997010858947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19341358.post-39601032783879729812008-08-12T10:36:00.000-05:002008-08-12T10:36:00.000-05:00Wow! You are my new favorite person!! You have summed up what so many of us feel. Congrats for being out there and feeling great about it! You ROCK!!!Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16083575973337797912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19341358.post-87715903849572784562008-08-12T01:27:00.000-05:002008-08-12T01:27:00.000-05:00Wow! Nice post. It's great to see you know who you are, what you are doing, and who you are doing it for. As many have stated - you are impacting far more lives than you know. I just came across your blog.. thanks for sharing.13akbalhttp://multisportsix.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19341358.post-32505997540967242702008-08-11T22:45:00.000-05:002008-08-11T22:45:00.000-05:00You rock, Sweetie! Don't let the losers bother you because that's all they, losers. Their contribution to society is absolutely nil. You're making a difference in your attitude and your example. <BR/><BR/>Just think that for every asshat with a bigger mouth than brain, there is at least two others who see you and think "Maybe I could..." I like to think that as I pass little girls in their yard that maybe someday they'll say "Maybe I could do that." <BR/><BR/>I've lost a lot of weight so I've definitely been where you are now and I SO admire what you're doing. I wouldn't have had the guts and I'm so sorry that I let myself down that way.Teechurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18031232209853522144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19341358.post-86340286785101343672008-08-11T22:30:00.000-05:002008-08-11T22:30:00.000-05:00Thank you.<BR/><BR/>I'm currently training for my first tri. I'm at least 100# overweight and while strangers' comments and looks hurt, what really kills me is when someone I deeply love and foolishly think supports me tell me 'it doesn't count' if I end up walking the *run* portion. :(<BR/><BR/>~Terri~sewcreativehttp://sewcreative.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19341358.post-35770053947879008292008-08-11T20:15:00.000-05:002008-08-11T20:15:00.000-05:00Well said! Thanks for this post.TriShannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03241500296272399462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19341358.post-55238767757619417482008-08-11T19:07:00.000-05:002008-08-11T19:07:00.000-05:00I love it. I only have an additional 30-40 lbs, but I understand that feeling as well. I love it. I say Keep Running. I'll join ya. <BR/><BR/>KaraKaraPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11972077518428593021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19341358.post-37008267704044518632008-08-11T17:59:00.000-05:002008-08-11T17:59:00.000-05:00I must sheepishly admit, Ive driven by the 'fat girl' on the bike and thought, 'Yeah, you need it honey'. <BR/><BR/>I'm a d*ck. *I* need it. I make a noise when I bend down to pick something up. My belly(ies) hang over the top of my pants when I sit...and stand for that matter, muffin top anyone? Everyone must stand clear when I unhook my bra at the end of the day.<BR/><BR/>I have since stopped the negative crap and have decided to have a positive outlook, especially towards others-I have NO idea what they may be going thru/dealing with-and I dont need to, I just need to be human. I like to be sarcastic and funny, but not at the price of someone else's feelings. <BR/><BR/>I know when I ride my beach cruiser up and down the street or take the *big* ride; around the block (yea-I SUCK) there are some people thinking 'yeah, you need it honey'.<BR/><BR/>Good luck to you and keep up the good work, you can only get better!jamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05376338336226417670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19341358.post-7879124395061331512008-08-11T17:33:00.000-05:002008-08-11T17:33:00.000-05:00Fantastic post - I have come across ALL of those sad people in my determination to be a triathlete. They still bother me at times I have to admit, and sometimes I feel like a fraud turning up to a race with uber athletes, so to read this made me feel GREAT!<BR/><BR/>We'll just keep right on kicking a$$ anyway!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing!Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16047357200708323452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19341358.post-868743917431347302008-08-11T13:18:00.000-05:002008-08-11T13:18:00.000-05:00Nicely written, and it's great to hear everyone else's stories that you inspired too.brendajhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05552662144515003964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19341358.post-69154161062080464012008-08-11T13:01:00.000-05:002008-08-11T13:01:00.000-05:00This is fabulous to read. Thank you.Lasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773883153280321561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19341358.post-54306410268960513792008-08-11T12:21:00.000-05:002008-08-11T12:21:00.000-05:00This is so good to read. I thought I was all alone! I'm joining a tri training group in September with the goal of completing a half iron next year and a full iron the year after. And it's so scary because of my fear of people like that and my own internal voices that tell me I'm silly for thinking I can do THIS endurance event. But I'm going to do it, because deep down I know that I can do it if I train. There is also the fact that I want to do an ironman so I can get the tattoo!mellowblondehttp://mellowblonde.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19341358.post-62391722684811359822008-08-11T11:26:00.000-05:002008-08-11T11:26:00.000-05:00Siren,<BR/><BR/>I think we have raced together. In spirit. <BR/><BR/>If it hasn't happened yet, I hope to someday have the spirit worthy of competing with you.Curtis (in Florida)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19341358.post-53641514969216884612008-08-11T09:49:00.000-05:002008-08-11T09:49:00.000-05:00Sing it out!One Ton Stephttp://www.onetonstep.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19341358.post-67313191808986172282008-08-11T09:41:00.000-05:002008-08-11T09:41:00.000-05:00Keep on doing what you do. You rock girl!TNTcoach Kenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02022683408145528060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19341358.post-12608049870365467852008-08-11T08:50:00.000-05:002008-08-11T08:50:00.000-05:00In the end, after all the races and the cheers and the medals and even the naysayers...we do this for one reason. For ourselves.<BR/>Keep on doing.<BR/><BR/>You are out there...many aren't, but may be next year because of women such as yourself!Fe-ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07986479866903093934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19341358.post-59560583818087936992008-08-11T07:50:00.000-05:002008-08-11T07:50:00.000-05:00Fabulous piece!! Well written! And certainly I've experienced every bit of it! <BR/><BR/>Then there's the people who think I'm slower than them because I'm just not trying *cough*<BR/><BR/>One has to have a fairly tough skin to do this stuff. I hurt for the women who stay at home and won't exercise in public specifically because they fear the very type of abuse that you describe.Nancy Tobyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18402516081283603553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19341358.post-49927288409496974662008-08-11T01:35:00.000-05:002008-08-11T01:35:00.000-05:00Great post. I'm so glad you wrote this.<BR/><BR/>I had a friend tell me a story that absolutely horrified me. She was training for her first tri and called the local multisport mecca store in our town. She explained she was looking for a wetsuits in extended sizes. The clerk on the phone said, "yeah, we carry up to Women's Large Athena. That should fit at least 160 pounds." <BR/><BR/>That left my friend in the position to explain that she needed something that could fit quite a bit more than 160 pounds. The clerk, apparently confused that someone over 160 pounds would need a wetsuit for a tri, replied: "Oh, like <I>eating disorder</I> size? No, we don't have anything like that."<BR/><BR/>It still pisses me off to think of how an ambassador of the sport in our town could be so stupid. My friend did her tri anyway and rocked! <BR/><BR/>Anyway, thanks for letting me vent and thanks again for your awesome post!Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17788437414967371632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19341358.post-76794965844613968472008-08-10T21:20:00.000-05:002008-08-10T21:20:00.000-05:00Thank you for this post!<BR/><BR/>Your strength and determination are inspiring.<BR/><BR/>Those people are sad, sad people.Tiger Lilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03337676981405621666noreply@blogger.com