tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13532698.post114402831980036591..comments2023-10-22T06:20:14.360-05:00Comments on Slim-Down 220 - The Story of a Triathlete: Victory Is Mine . . . Sorta.Christopher, Amanda, and Babieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02243763389326200774noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13532698.post-1144565606107375292006-04-09T01:53:00.000-05:002006-04-09T01:53:00.000-05:00Chris,Cut yourself a break! Instead of always sett...Chris,<BR/><BR/>Cut yourself a break! Instead of always setting a goal that is almost unachievable and then being ticked at yourself for not meeting it, set a "minimum threshold" and allow yourself the pleasure of surpassing it. <BR/><BR/>I just did my first 10K. I knew I could do 90 minutes, but thought I could do 80 minutes. I set a goal of beating 80 minutes and not being the last person at the finish. I was so inordinately pleased to cross the finish in under 74. I could never have been so happy if I had established a goal of 70 minutes ... or even if I had established a goal of 75 minutes. There is something about blowing away your minimum threshold that is sweeter.<BR/><BR/>Let yourself enjoy the process. You deserve it. Andrea SalzmanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13532698.post-1144553763454454262006-04-08T22:36:00.000-05:002006-04-08T22:36:00.000-05:00Chris, I can't wait to race with you in September!...Chris, I can't wait to race with you in September!! It looks like this was a fantastic race for you...keep up the great work!!Sherri in GAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07884452762986001476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13532698.post-1144074663339916302006-04-03T09:31:00.000-05:002006-04-03T09:31:00.000-05:00RT, aka Christopher Boggs, Sorry about the Garmin....RT, aka Christopher Boggs, Sorry about the Garmin. Try wearing it on the right side, maybe. Seriously, well done. One of my training partners has been racing for five or six years, self-proclaimed two-time Ironman finisher, asked me before the race if you were there. It seems you are becoming somewhat of a celebrity on the local sprint-circuit. Not for your girth, but your determination. Keep it up, it is always good to see at a race. Loking forward to Conroe (if someone tells you there are some rolling hills in Conroe, but they are not to be feared, laugh and then punch them in the jaw) and possibly New Roads. Great time yesterday. <BR/>As always, With You, <BR/>Robert "Butters" CorleyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13532698.post-1144070998751246902006-04-03T08:29:00.000-05:002006-04-03T08:29:00.000-05:00Chris - with your energy you can motivate anyone t...Chris - with your energy you can motivate anyone to do anything. Keep on keeping on dude. jlo:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13532698.post-1144040958829699212006-04-03T00:09:00.000-05:002006-04-03T00:09:00.000-05:00yaha sneekiness.bla bla, mustbe approved by 'THE B...yaha sneekiness.bla bla, must<BR/>be approved by 'THE BLOG AUTHOR".<BR/>What is this crap?? !!!<BR/>Love you, love your show.<BR/>Is blogging a recognized sport?<BR/>Has anyone challenged this? You are doing so much better than I would ever have imagined. You are proud of your self. You should be.And I am proud of you too.<BR/>My day was so so. Drove IN MY VAN<BR/>down the hill to get the paper.<BR/>Tomorrow I walk. (or no hershey bar for me . just kidding.)<BR/>Am thinking seriously about the muscle building thing in that abs book.<BR/>Maybe I can be the poster child for protein SMOOTHIES and pumping iron. The only iron I have pumbed<BR/>in the last 10 years is when I lift<BR/>my Centrum Silver vitamin bottle.<BR/>I bet you I can press 10 reps of <BR/>10 pounds... no problem.<BR/>So it is good to hear you are off to a good start this year. You have selected a very good, new passion.And I am very happy for you. Your bike is awesome, by the way. The enginering is beautiful with such nice lines and style. If I weighed 100 pounds I would want a bike like that. "Crafted by Mercedes". Love you and admire you<BR/>so much. Get 'em.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com