Comments on: Who is The Plus Runner?

By: plusrunner

plusrunner — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 21:35:30 +0000

Sheresa,
Great question! I’ve actually just completed a piece for Triathlete magazine on Athena sized gear – that will be out in early March, (I’ll get you a date soon) – so look there first. In the interim, for tops, concentrate first on getting a really good bra!!! I just found a great one from Moving Comfort that I’ll post about soon – keep watching!

Sallie

By: Sheresa

Sheresa — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 20:32:25 +0000

Any chance you will be doing a post on what to wear in 2012? I am doing my first triathalon in July….and am scared to death! But I figure if I at least look like I know what I am doing, it might help. I am size 16, but I am a DD up top, and all the links from last year’s post, everything is sold out! And thing you can tell me would be helpful, so happy to have found your site!!!!!

By: plusrunner

plusrunner — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 19:19:05 +0000

Thanks, Pennie!!! I’m so impressed with all the work you’ve been doing and I am so pleased you’re stopping by! You will have a blast in Little Rock – I hear it’s a wonderful race and I think you’d really enjoy it – and if you’re already up to 8 miles, you should be well on your way to getting to 13.1 by March!!! For my first race, I started at about a 5 mile base and was doing 13 in 16 weeks – you’ll do great!

Just remember to get yourself a stretching routine and a core strength routine along with the running – it’ll make it SOOOO much easier and will prevent injury. If you’re like “what the heck?” just go to your local running shop and ask if they have clinics after the local run – and if not, check out runners world (www.runnersworld.com ) for some great tips!

Good luck and keep me posted!!!
Sal

By: Pennie

Pennie — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 10:36:50 +0000

I had read your blog over a year ago, and saved it as a favorite. I just “found” it again this morning. I love it! and I love your attitude!!!! I’ve been cycling for over a year and have already done 2 century rides, and plan on getting another one or two in this year. Recently I started running more, and have decided to run the Little Rock 1/2 marathon in March 2012. I’m already up to 8 miles and I’m excited!!! I KNOW I’ll be able to do it!

By: plusrunner

plusrunner — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 16:27:29 +0000

Tina – Sorry it took me so long to reply!!! Congrats on the PR an dmore important – on the ENJOYING the race!!!

I look forward to even more updates from you this fall and spring!

By: Rocky

Rocky — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 05:03:28 +0000

Nice job on the 5K Tina! I can’t wait till I can be that speedy. Thanks for sharing your victory.

By: Tina

Tina — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 18:10:49 +0000

This last weekend marked my best-ever 5k finish time of 41:42! Two minutes and eight seconds faster than my last race, and – here’s the kicker – I ENJOYED the race! I enjoyed the scenery, the other runners, and the perfect weather.

Thanks again for having a site where I can happily post this news

By: Erin

Erin — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 02:47:15 +0000

This site is great. I am a Big Girl too and am doing my first super sprint triathlon. I have found clothing for swimming, running and biking. Even a great sports bra (Enell). I am a 40 D so it used to hurt when I would exercise but now I can do everything. What I can’t find is a good triathlon clothing – the switch from swimming to biking. Hopefully your links will help me.

By: Looking Out The Window

Looking Out The Window — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 03:15:59 +0000

You rock! More heavy girls need to step up to the plate and become health, active women and not give a rip about the scale. Count me in. I have been at it since March.

By: Wendy

Wendy — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 05:14:17 +0000

Hiya! Your site is awesome! And you make my laugh when reading about things that otherwise make me embarrassed. I am signing up for my first tri event and really appreciated your take on plus size tri clothes. Thanks so much.