https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwowning-my-summer-body Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:07:31 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwowning-my-summer-body#post-1679404 Wed, 15 Jun 2016 16:22:06 +0000 Sara L. 1679404@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Impressive!&nbsp; My husband has competed in sprint triathlons and it takes a lot of&nbsp;training to do 3 different events. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwowning-my-summer-body#post-1679297 Wed, 15 Jun 2016 11:48:31 +0000 Helen11 1679297@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am impressed! Thanks for explaining all your gear. I like the black and gold backpack, though you don't have that with you in the race, do you? I can't believe you swim in the lake when the air temperature is 15, no wonder you need a good wetsuit, and I bet it's still cold! Well done you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwowning-my-summer-body#post-1678835 Tue, 14 Jun 2016 10:03:54 +0000 Style Fan 1678835@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations Carla.&nbsp; What an accomplishment.&nbsp; I am very impressed.&nbsp; You look like incredible. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwowning-my-summer-body#post-1678777 Tue, 14 Jun 2016 04:39:07 +0000 Ledonna N. 1678777@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm envious in a good way. You are so strong and healthy and stylish. Congratulations on completing your Tri. Where you exhausted? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwowning-my-summer-body#post-1678730 Tue, 14 Jun 2016 02:11:43 +0000 RobinF 1678730@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is a great accomplishment, congrats! I think you look athletic and great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwowning-my-summer-body#post-1678706 Tue, 14 Jun 2016 01:49:27 +0000 rachylou 1678706@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You ROCK, Carla! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwowning-my-summer-body#post-1678671 Mon, 13 Jun 2016 23:46:23 +0000 Sal 1678671@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well done Carla, you are an inspiration with your training and racing - I know how much is involved having a few friends who compete.</p> <p>You look just great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwowning-my-summer-body#post-1678651 Mon, 13 Jun 2016 22:30:47 +0000 Jenava 1678651@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You go girl! &nbsp;You look amazing...look at those strong legs! &nbsp;My mom is a triathlete, too; she ran an ironman the year she turned 50 (she's 62 now). &nbsp;I will say; it's not a cheap sport! &nbsp;LOL. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwowning-my-summer-body#post-1678650 Mon, 13 Jun 2016 22:29:54 +0000 Anonymous 1678650@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Of course, and challenge has to be defined individually. <br />But you look fantastic.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwowning-my-summer-body#post-1678646 Mon, 13 Jun 2016 22:18:05 +0000 Carla 1678646@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Isabel, I very much agree. I AM happy with my 55 year old self and you won't catch me fussing much about it on the forum. However, I participate in a sport where 'serious' athletes weigh 10% below the lowest 'normal' weight on height and weight charts and hit their peak in their late 20's-early 30's.</p> <p>So, by 'owning my summer body', and revealing a tummy, bunions, and my age I am as much challenging the stereotypes of what an 'athlete' looks like as accepting any (self perceived) figure flaws. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwowning-my-summer-body#post-1678618 Mon, 13 Jun 2016 21:03:59 +0000 Anonymous 1678618@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay, having read the text part of your post I see what you're talking about but reading the headline and then looking at the pictures I thought your "owning" wasn't much of a challenge because the total package view, which is what people see most, is pretty excellent.<br />And this is a recurring theme for me, not just here, but in my review of people on the street. Yes, the this is a little too that, etc.,but overall there's a lot to be happy with. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwowning-my-summer-body#post-1678610 Mon, 13 Jun 2016 19:57:03 +0000 Echo 1678610@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are truly an inspiration! And you have a better body than most, which has nothing to do with perceived "attractive" proportions. You have a strong body that can do whatever you ask of it, and that is AMAZING.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwowning-my-summer-body#post-1678518 Mon, 13 Jun 2016 14:29:31 +0000 Anonymous 1678518@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Impressive and inspiring!&nbsp; As someone with zero athletic ability, my hat is off to you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwowning-my-summer-body#post-1678487 Mon, 13 Jun 2016 12:19:47 +0000 BrieN 1678487@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for explaining all the gear, and providing photos. I have always wondered what it is that athletes wear to get through such a challenging event. I know it can take some trial and error to get the right pieces together, because they have to perform so well, and it sounds like you've got a great system.</p> <p>I am really impressed by your athleticism and adventurous spirit.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwowning-my-summer-body#post-1678464 Mon, 13 Jun 2016 10:40:11 +0000 Maneera 1678464@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Serious envy here. You rock!!! Athletes deserve respect....you train hard and you look GREAT. </p> <p>And while I'm far younger, I'm no where half of half as fit as you. You inspire me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwowning-my-summer-body#post-1678407 Mon, 13 Jun 2016 04:16:53 +0000 Anonymous 1678407@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Athletic envy here . I can't run anymore (knee issue) but if I could, I'd totally be competing and contemplating a duathlon. My swimming isn't strong enough for competition and I'm a little petrified by the idea of hundreds of athletes thrashing away at each other in the water at the start. &nbsp;I love your road bike - and am in awe of your condition. &nbsp;Go ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwowning-my-summer-body#post-1678405 Mon, 13 Jun 2016 04:13:35 +0000 Eliza 1678405@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are an amazing inspiration. Good for you; strength is to be appreciated.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwowning-my-summer-body#post-1678404 Mon, 13 Jun 2016 04:13:17 +0000 LACeleste 1678404@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations on an impressive achievement! &nbsp;You look terrific! Every inch a fierce athlete! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwowning-my-summer-body#post-1678394 Mon, 13 Jun 2016 03:09:57 +0000 Jane 1678394@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! You look really fit and strong and like you are having a great time. It is very impressive. Your mental strength to keep on going must be immense. Respect! </p> <p>Thank you for sharing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwowning-my-summer-body#post-1678351 Mon, 13 Jun 2016 01:30:17 +0000 Beth Ann 1678351@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No need to set a record every race! &nbsp;I've never been interested in competing for "time," but I do love to be strong and alive, and I'm sure these kinds of challenges provide that opportunity!</p> <p>You are trim and powerful, and you should wear your tri suit with pride! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwowning-my-summer-body#post-1678345 Mon, 13 Jun 2016 01:16:07 +0000 Suz 1678345@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG, you look amazing -- both your outfits and your bod!! So proud of you for persisting in the bitter cold today -- it is FREEZING -- feels colder than 15 here, I must say.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwowning-my-summer-body#post-1678340 Mon, 13 Jun 2016 01:12:41 +0000 catseye 1678340@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look wonderful. So fit and strong. Hats off to you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwowning-my-summer-body#post-1678328 Mon, 13 Jun 2016 00:28:32 +0000 Angie 1678328@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are incredible. Congrats and rock on. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwowning-my-summer-body#post-1678301 Sun, 12 Jun 2016 23:09:12 +0000 catgirl 1678301@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG you are an athlete! And fierce! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwowning-my-summer-body#post-1678299 Sun, 12 Jun 2016 23:06:57 +0000 AJ 1678299@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are such an inspiration! Having a body that can complete a triathlon beats the elusive "perfect proportions" any day! You go girl!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwowning-my-summer-body#post-1678297 Sun, 12 Jun 2016 23:05:04 +0000 Chris987 1678297@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! I'm so impressed by such athletic achievements! You totally rock! Your list of "flaws" is totally irrelevant :-)&nbsp; Congratulations </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwowning-my-summer-body#post-1678280 Sun, 12 Jun 2016 22:28:35 +0000 Carla 1678280@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Today I participated in my first sprint distance triathlon of this season. It required 1 change of outfit, and 3 different sets of accessories in under 2 hours. It also required ownership of my body, since most of the event is done in an outfit that resembles a sausage casing, and there isn't much left to the imagination. </p> <p>The first outfit (for the swim) consisted of a Seventeen wetsuit. I have the 'pink ribbon' version and it is the oldest thing in my closet (when it isn't hanging up in the garage), Speedo Vanquisher goggles, and a swim cap provided by the event organizers. </p> <p>The second outfit (for the bike portion) is revealed when the wetsuit is peeled off - a Zoot tri-suit (the above mentioned sausage caseing) new this season, the ubiquitous ankle bracelet monitor, and my trusty Garmin watch/timer thingy. A Giro helmet, Specialized cycling shoes, race belt with #130 and Litespeed bike complete the look.</p> <p>The third outfit consists of loosing the cycling accessories and doning the Saucony Kinvera (bunion friendly) running shoes. </p> <p>And since no self respecting woman goes out without a bag - Speedo backpack. Oh! And did I mention the Sharpie tatoos? They write your number on your arm, and your event, and your AGE on the back of your calf!</p> <p>I did not get one of my better times, but there is always a list of excuses at the ready as any well trained weekend warrior knows. It was cold (15degC) and windy, and there was a nasty chop on the lake! But I did have a very fun time, even if it meant a 'big reveal'. I own that my legs and arms are toned from workouts, however my tummy sticks out further than my chest, my neck and chest is crepey, and my hair...well the less said the better! </p>