https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/last-tri Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:29:39 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/last-tri#post-1848961 Thu, 28 Sep 2017 10:57:01 +0000 Staysfit 1848961@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Carla, many kudos to you for your accomplishments. Once a runner, always a runner. Once a triathlete, always a triathlete, even if you aren’t actively engaged in racing. I recently read an article about the FIO2 of older athletes, elite athletes who were no longer working out. Amazingly, theirs was still in the fit range compared with the general population. As another former athlete, (swimmer and runner) I know a bit about what it feels like to slow down. It was very hard at first. I had a lot of time on my hands because I had been running 45-60 minutes for my daily runs, I did speed work once a week minimum, and then I had my long runs once a week, and as you know those can get very long, varying from 2-3 hours. I also lifted weights and did Pilates and yoga. It was a second occupation. In fact, the new gap in my schedule was one of the reasons I found YLF and took on my wardrobe revamp project! I stopped running marathons after a stress fracture of my femur when I was training for the Boston marathon. Too many miles on too old a frame? I thought that for a long time...... I recently learned that I have a congenital kidney problem that effects my bone density. It makes me very sad. I stopped swimming after med school. I cannot get myself to do laps again or to swim in a lake. I love the social aspects of running, and that is what I miss most about not running with my buddies anymore. I have found Pilates, Yoga, some focused weight lifting and the occasional shorter run are good substitutes. I have a road bike, but never ventured into Biathlon’s or Triathlons. I know too many people who have been injured badly on their bicycles and two who have lost their lives. I am afraid of riding on the roads around here. I ride on rail trails when I can find them. I admire anyone who is brave enough to ride on the road and who has completed triathlons. You have met a personal challenge that few people can manage. It doesn’t matter if there are other people older than you who are still going. All athletes know that it’s all about our personal best. If you have done your personal best, then you are the winner! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/last-tri#post-1848509 Tue, 26 Sep 2017 19:51:06 +0000 Janet 1848509@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm late to this, but congratulations!&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm a little sad that I'll probably never do a tri. I've fallen so far off of my old running routine. I'll run about 1.5 miles and walk another 2-4, and call it a day. I just never got that mojo back after my surgery a couple of years ago. But I'll still gladly ride my bike and swim and hike! I guess we all change our activity goals as we get older.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/last-tri#post-1847739 Sun, 24 Sep 2017 01:24:37 +0000 Gaylene 1847739@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations, Carla, on your triumph. You are a strong and amazing woman who will accomplish many more of your goals in the next few years. Athletes may switch up their sport, but they always remain athletes. </p> <p>You are an inspiration! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/last-tri#post-1847728 Sun, 24 Sep 2017 00:21:09 +0000 unfrumped 1847728@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fabulous! You've achieved many sport goals. You get to decide what your fitness/ sport/ fun/ leisure activities and goals are! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/last-tri#post-1846645 Wed, 20 Sep 2017 18:58:17 +0000 Barbara Diane 1846645@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congrats! And ditto what everyone else said.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/last-tri#post-1846154 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 05:34:15 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1846154@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations, Carla! You look strong and amazing, and I'm in awe of your accomplishments. <br />I just got a new bike myself, for just the kind of riding you're talking about! I'm excited about riding again, after many years of not doing it. I think it's neat that you are contemplating a change and doing what feels right for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/last-tri#post-1846085 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 00:27:06 +0000 Dottie 1846085@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Carla, you are my hero! :-)<br />Give yourself a little time to recover. &nbsp;You may feel differently after a few weeks or months, but I understand what you are saying.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/last-tri#post-1845977 Mon, 18 Sep 2017 16:09:10 +0000 Anonymous 1845977@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>CONGRATIONS!!!&nbsp;&nbsp; What an amazing accomplishment.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/last-tri#post-1845899 Mon, 18 Sep 2017 10:25:22 +0000 Inge 1845899@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes! Everything the ladies have said above!! This is a huge accomplishment and I am completely in awe of you, Carla, big congratulations!!!<br />Re-evaluating is smart, of course, in the end it's all about what you enjoy doing, and it sounds as if biking and yoga are not going away for you anytime soon;-)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/last-tri#post-1845894 Mon, 18 Sep 2017 09:27:42 +0000 Style Fan 1845894@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations Carla!&nbsp; Very impressive.&nbsp; I am in awe of your ability to finish one Tri.&nbsp; Enjoy to rest of your trip. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/last-tri#post-1845885 Mon, 18 Sep 2017 06:45:37 +0000 Jane 1845885@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations Carla! An amazing achievement. I have huge respect for you and I think it is so cool to have represented your country. I hope you enjoy the rest of your time in NL, chips and mayo and all! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/last-tri#post-1845863 Mon, 18 Sep 2017 02:35:27 +0000 SandyG 1845863@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Major congratulations, very few of us will ever do anything close to a Tri so we're all enjoying your accomplishments with three!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/last-tri#post-1845851 Mon, 18 Sep 2017 01:41:01 +0000 deb 1845851@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations, Carla. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/last-tri#post-1845843 Mon, 18 Sep 2017 00:39:49 +0000 Joyce B 1845843@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congrats on your triathlon! Most people cannot do even 1/10 of it so be proud of your accomplishment as you deserve to be. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/last-tri#post-1845840 Mon, 18 Sep 2017 00:18:04 +0000 rachylou 1845840@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are just too cool, Carla!</p> <p>But you make me laugh, because my dear, I walk faster than I run... lol. I'm sure you don't know the meaning of 'slow' ... the energy can either move me forward or up and down, not both ... hehe </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/last-tri#post-1845835 Sun, 17 Sep 2017 23:58:35 +0000 Emily K 1845835@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ditto what Chris987 said--completing a triathlon is an amazing accomplishment let alone doing so at the competitive level! &nbsp;</p> <p>High five for yoga! &nbsp;</p> <p>Let me also give a shut-out to a new class that I just started taking called Beyond the Barre--it's brutal! &nbsp;It's all about endurance--mostly of the quads and glutes--and just when you think you've done E.N.O.U.G.H. squats or leg lifts or whatever, you do about 50 more...and then 50 more. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/last-tri#post-1845817 Sun, 17 Sep 2017 22:29:05 +0000 Chris987 1845817@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congrats to you, what an incredible accomplishment it is to complete even a single triathlon. And kudos to you for listening to what your body is telling you.....as they say you only get one and it's up to you to take care of it </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/last-tri#post-1845814 Sun, 17 Sep 2017 22:16:42 +0000 Carla 1845814@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Did it! Probably one of the hardest things I've ever done. I'm happy with my performance overall, but the writing is on the wall. I just can't run like I could when I was 'younger' and I'm getting slower, and slower, no matter what I do - (whereas competitive age mates aren't.) I've been a runner since I was 13 YO, did full and half marathons. Switched to 10ks and Sprint triathlons at 42, and have done 24 tri's since then. Between now and the end of the year I will be doing some evaluating about my fitness activities going forward. I'm kind of looking forward to just riding my bike with a for-fun touring group and doing more yoga...☺️</p> <p>I really want to thank you all for your positive thoughts and good wishes while I worked towards this goal and posted about it. </p>