My Triathlon Journey
I signed up for my first triathlon because I was overweight and dealing with major back problems. I turned to a healthy lifestyle instead of surgery and went on an amazing journey where I learned how to find joy in pushing myself to new limits. The two years I participated in the Iron Girl Columbia were the most rewarding events I’ve ever done! Read below to follow my journey from the beginning.
2015
4/10/15 When the clothes don’t fit
4/27/2015 Signing up for my first triathlon
5/8/2015 Weekly exercises and food
6/15/2015 Hiking in the rain
6/16/2015 Pushing myself to new limits in spin class
7/29/2015 Envisioning the finish line
8/19/2015 Iron Girl Columbia 2015 Race Recap
2016
2/2/2016 New triathlon and health goals
2/5/2016 Pilates, swimming, and this week’s workouts
3/6/2016 Doubting myself but working towards self-improvement
4/1/2016 Swimming, running and other health goals
4/26/2016 Bike training with my husband
5/16/2016 Volunteering for a triathlon with my sister
6/29/2016 Helping my sister with a swimming breakthrough!
6/30/2016 Holding back when things don’t feel right
7/5/2016 July goals and race goals
7/7/2016 Should you run in the morning or evening?
7/11/2016 Training with back pain
7/12/2016 Maintaining a positive attitude
7/14/2016 Summer Running Sunsets
7/19/2016 Weekly workout recap and my Fitbit is lying to me
7/25/2016 Road Trip and Training Update
7/27/2016 How to do a triathlon on a budget
8/3/2016 Updated triathlon goals!
8/8/2016 A disappointing turn of events right before the event
8/10/2016 Iron Girl Columbia 2016 Race Recap
The Iron Girl Columbia ran its last event in 2017 which I missed due to being pregnant (and later miscarrying). I got pregnant again not too long after so I haven’t had a chance to do a new event but I definitely see myself doing another one in the future!