tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850016502233066661.post4388204716071061146..comments2023-08-22T09:20:33.359-04:00Comments on Becoming An Ironman: Body Image IssuesKurt @ Becoming An Ironmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13865313303891773591noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850016502233066661.post-90758488099916464602014-09-15T17:45:14.943-04:002014-09-15T17:45:14.943-04:00Interesting read! Being on the bigger side it'...Interesting read! Being on the bigger side it's interesting to see the your perspective. I swam and ran in high school and while larger than average I didn't have insecurities until I started triathlon years later. After high school I managed to do 0 exercise for a solid 7 years. Needless to say I added a few pounds to an already larger frame. Setting up for transistion at my first tri was possibly the worst I've felt about my body image. All these little guys in spandex while I competed in jogging shorts and shirt. Fast forward 3 seasons and I'm still bigger than most in transition however I regularly podium, while fielding questions about how I can be so fast at my size (6'4" 225lbs). People are most baffled by my running pace. Trying to put an end to the "big people are slow" myth. Still losing weight, but with my frame, anything under 200 would be tough. Sorry so long winded but thanks again for a glimpse at the other side of the spectrum.Robertnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850016502233066661.post-77546518415996777652014-09-15T12:06:45.442-04:002014-09-15T12:06:45.442-04:00I've read your blog for a while and have alway...I've read your blog for a while and have always thought you looked like one of those guys that are always on the podium :). So, take that as you will. It takes effort for me to focus on what my body DOES, not looks like (I look more like a slightly out of shape swimmer/power lifter than a triathlete) but as my times improve it's easier! :)AdjustedRealityhttp://www.adjustedreality.com/blognoreply@blogger.com