Comments on: ChelanMan Race Report

By: Nikki

Nikki — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:17:18 +0000

You rock Jill!! OMG! You are such an inspiration to people especially other trainers! You really live life!!

By: admin

admin — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:50:06 +0000

@Steve: oh geez, a FULL ironman! I can’t start with the 1/2. I’m signing up today. Why not? I think its a good stepping stone to the full Good Luck to you this weekend in Lake Placcid. And, congrats on 4 ironmans already! that’s impressive. you’ve made quite the change with your life and health…..truly inspiring. Thanks for sharing.

By: Steve

Steve — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 13:39:29 +0000

P.S. As for the half ironman, I really suggest that you volunteer. The volunteers are the most wonderful people in the world, and you get a completely new experience by being one!

By: Steve

Steve — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 13:18:07 +0000

My suggestion is, “no.”
When I was 50, (now 58) I had a friend die from a heart attack and another had quadruple bypass. I didn’t want to have my life like that. I had several times seen the Ironman on TV, and thought to myself, “If I tried I could do that.” I looked around on the internet and found a race 11 months out. I asked the lady in the fitness center by the factory where I worked if I she thought I could lose the 30+ lbs and get in good enough shape to do the race. I had to learn how to swim, bike and run…not how to basically do them, but to do them in a way that didn’t tear up my body over 140.6 miles. The techniques for each discipline are really different. She looked at me, and matter-of-factly said, “Sure you can.”
I’ve done 4 since then, and will do Lake Placcid this next Sunday. You are blessed with a wonderful level of fitness, and access to one of the top trainers in the U.S., Ben Greenfield. Why would you limit yourself to a half? Sign up for Ironman Lake Placid the day after it is run this year!

By: Chuck

Chuck — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 05:59:00 +0000

That’s awesome, congratulations Jill!

By: Scott

Scott — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 05:40:04 +0000

Great job Jill, way to kick butt on the run! I’m impressed with anyone who can swim one mile in open water. I would love to do a tri someday, but right now I can only swim one length of the pool at the Y! You’re in great shape, I think you should go for the IMH. See you at the Narrows Half.

By: Clint J

Clint J — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 03:26:03 +0000

I’d say go for it!!
Good Luck, it was great to meet you!

By: Jo

Jo — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 02:52:45 +0000

You seem ready for this 1/2 in August. It’s great training to keep you on your toes for Chicago! Do it and share every detail:D

By: Sara

Sara — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 01:36:15 +0000

OF COURSE you should do it!!! Think of how proud you’ll be when it’s done – so glad you took the challenge and met it head on with all you had to offer.

Awesome race here, too! I loved reading about it leg by leg.

By: admin

admin — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 01:02:33 +0000

thanks. I do like the glass mug. I’ve got plenty medals so this is a nice change