DID NOT FINISH MY FIRST IRONMAN 70.3 (Road to Oceanside 70.3)

[@PhilDonaus]

I've been in the sport for 2 years going for my first full Ironman soon. I thought I was burnt-out with triathlon Instagram and KZbin. You're a breath of fresh air from the semi-pro/A-type triathletes that are all over our social media talking about ultra-light this, and aero that, and zones this and that. You're on track to doing great things because you're authentically yourself! Great job. My coach says a DNF shows more heart than a DNS-U! (did not sign-up) You have the ability to not just inspire but to change peoples lives!

[@EveryBodyTri]

Thank you so much for commenting and for saying all this, it really means so much and inspires me to keep posting!! Good luck with your Ironman! That’s amazing.

[@delshaffer-livingincharles4496]

Thanks for sharing! I signed up for my first triathlon, Wilmington 70.3 and am very nervous. This was a great video to watch and very good music and editing.

[@EveryBodyTri]

@@delshaffer-livingincharles4496 thank you! You got this, good luck!

[@Jon-lf2dj]

Push through pain, not through hurt. You made the right call.

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

You are amazing. Its a tough call to step of course. I have DNF'd lots of races. The fact that you are already thinking of the next one is amazing. Keep smashing it. The hardest part is always making the start line. And the comments i have read talking about weight have really angered me 🤬 Why do people feel the need to comment about this 👎 Just keep being a legend 👌

[@EveryBodyTri]

Thank you so much!! And yeah it’s a bummer that people feel the need to make those comments but also not unexpected unfortunately. I’m not letting it get to me ☺️ onward!

[@aminaqureshi6036]

Dont underestimate how inspiring you are! You smashed it and should feel so proud ❤

[@EveryBodyTri]

Thank you that means so much to me 🥹🫶🏻

[@MrRamkulov]

I have check Oceanside bike course and it has a big climb; I wouldn't do it for my first Ironman (even half distance). Second note, I have changed the bike to have 11-36 12 speed cassette, that is way better for climbs. I can climb on higher cadence, and it's not killing my knees. On run I would recommend you practice sport walk; it may be as fast as your run but let traumatic to your body. And the hardest part is to control diet and exclude everything that need to excluded. No cheat days, ever. I have done 4 triathlons on short distance to have a practice and dedicated myself one full year of training for my first half-Ironman and selected the flattest course available. All the best wishes to you, don't stop you are doing great. You are already better than 1% of people who said it's too hard to try.

[@roymuralha]

I see myself holding the 55-60 min sign for the swim lol, shoutout to all volunteers! My feet were definitely warm on shoes but I felt it for the participants who were barefoot

[@Minty_green1234]

I’m plus sized and just did my first half marathon! So glad I found your channel can’t wait to follow along with you! ❤💪🏻

[@campnewheights]

No worries, you'll get the next one. The fact that you made the swim, made the bike, and ultimately pulled off on the run means you certainly have it in you to complete the race.

[@joyyboyy1]

Love the TTL shout out! I'm so inspired by real people chasing their goals and you fit into that! Thanks for being real!

[@EveryBodyTri]

Yes, love TTL! Thank you!

[@AdreaJean-Baptiste]

You killed it by showing up for yourself 🎉

[@EveryBodyTri]

Thank you! 🥹

[@oldguytries]

I appreciate when people keep it real! We've all had our setbacks: - In 2022, I was supposed to do the Malibu Tri and broke my collarbone 2 weeks before the race. - In 2023, I pulled my hamstring 2 months before 70.3 Morro Bay. I got it done, but it wasn't pretty. - In 2024, I'm signed up for Ironman California. I hurt myself in November 2023 and haven't been able to run without pain since then (went to Dr., PT, all that). I changed up my strategy and I'm just trying to see if I can speed walk the run get sneak in under 17 hrs. The point is, setbacks are part of the game. Give it your best and lay it all out there. Good luck and I look forward to the next video. I have no doubt you will finish.

[@EveryBodyTri]

Totally agree that setbacks (and injury!) are part if it! Also all good learning experiences and all ultimately making us stronger even when it sucks sometimes! Good luck with the Ironman training!! I hope it turns around! I feel like my PF started turning a corner after I started seeing a chiropractor, and just hoping that it continues to improve!! It’s always up and down though.

[@Ouga_Official]

I am someone who is unbelievably injury-prone, it is just my MSK makeup, I do have regular physio, 2x week personal trainer for strength training, and the occasional sport massage... so clearly my injuries are just happening no matter what. And I have had to learn to be very attuned to my body so I can tell the difference between extreme discomfort and pain. This means sometimes going slower than I wanted, changing course, or more recently DNS on 2 races... it's OK, you only have one body so take care of it, there will be more races to come

[@tritwinsmom4024]

You got this girl! I too do triathlon videos. I am proud of you and all you have accomplished

[@EveryBodyTri]

Thank you!! Subscribing to your channel now!

[@bonn1771]

great job, you did what you could!! looking forward to your next race hopefully your feet are okay for next race! also amazing editing i have to say!

[@EveryBodyTri]

Thank you so much!!

[@mindylafarga819]

Awesome job, loved your video!

[@kentziekay]

So proud of you for this! ❤

[@EveryBodyTri]

Thank you 🫶🏻🥹

[@KleineSchritte]

keep on working on your goal ! stay strong

[@pattyr8017]

So glad that I just happened to come across your video...inspiring story. I absolutely love your attitude & personality. As an overweight women, I have had several DNF for my events but what matters is that you step up, enter the event & show up at the start line. The rest would come in time as you gain experience. Could you let me know the artist name & song title from the beginning of this video...such a cheerful tune.

[@EveryBodyTri]

Thank you! That song is called “I’m taking off” by Roll the Dice.

[@brentveit2450]

Great work! I hope this is just a first leg in your journey!

[@EveryBodyTri]

Yes! Thank you!

[@andrewduncan4038]

I love your videos queen!

[@HSmasteryoda]

Running gets a ton easier when you're lighter. I'm a heavier runner because I come from a Swimming background, work on getting lighter and you'll impress yourself with how much easier running gets.

[@waterboy1059]

Great effort, you'll smash the next one 👍

[@EveryBodyTri]

Thank you I hope so!!

[@Stopsign123]

I also DNFed my first 70.3 (I attempted Morro Bay a few weeks ago!). We got this though! Let's get this unfinished business finished :P

[@EveryBodyTri]

Oh wow that race sounded bruuuutal especially that swim!! You definitely got this for the next!

[@harvestmoon715]

Great effort! 🎉 You might have DNF’d but I’ve never even signed up!!! Just started swimming for the first time in 15+ years and I don’t even own a bike yet 😂 One step at a time! 😅

[@EveryBodyTri]

Yes!! Sounds like you’re well on your way! ☺️

[@crayons987]

Nice!

[@debbiegarcia9026]

What foot do you have PF? I have it on my left foot 😢 it hurts.

[@EveryBodyTri]

On my right! Yeah it’s tough :/

[@iTribe-xn9qe]

Hehehe. Most people I know have DNF’d at least once (including me). Don’t take it too personally. It’s just Little bump on the road👊👍💪

[@EveryBodyTri]

Yes, definitely trying to look at it that way!! Thank you!

[@kinseybruno5920]

Hey. Decent video, could use better editing on the talking heads. Regardless congratulation on finishing the first two stages of your Ironman! You clearly are very driven!!! I’d like to respectfully give some advice: plantar fasciitis can be exasperated by weight. I can’t imagine going through all this effort to travel to an Ironman and have a coach and all the equipment but deny your body the chance to be able to perform by being overweight. You shouldn’t limit yourself to not finishing or being the best you can be. If u lost the weight and kept training, with your knowledge and passion for Ironman you could defnintly start getting real places in a race instead of hoping not to be cut!!!! Hope this finds you well, wish u the best.

[@EveryBodyTri]

Thanks for watching. I personally have made a choice not to address weight loss on my channel because it’s personal to me and not what this channel is about, so I won’t really address my personal goals or lack thereof regarding weight. I’m not an expert on PF so I can’t really speak to whether or not it’s exacerbated by weight, but I do know that a lot of people, including very fit athletes and even professional athletes, get it. When you are overweight and get an injury, everyone always wants to blame it on the weight. Sometimes it’s just that active people get injured, overuse and otherwise. I can respect your opinion that this might not be how you would want to do it- showing up for races while overweight- and that’s totally fine for you or anyone else that feels that way. I have struggled with my weight my whole life, I have lost weight and gained it back, etc. I have struggled with the same thoughts you are speaking- when I fail it’s easy to blame it on the weight. But I personally made a promise to myself that I’m not going to let my weight stop me from making goals or trying to achieve them. That’s what works for me. I am so passionate about this sport and I may or may not ever lose weight- so why deny myself of the ability to try in the meantime? That’s what works for me and you can disagree and that’s okay! You can do it differently. Best, Kate

[@kinseybruno5920]

@@EveryBodyTri hmmm I understand where your coming from. But if you’ll look at your response the biggest issue is that you’re not an expert on the things that will take you further in the sport your so passionate about. As distance athletes you have to take these little hints from your body and run with them (no pun intended) to get better. A wonderful approach would be to learn everything about PF and attack it with knowledge and a plan. For example looking into the physical therapy for it, unfortunately all literature will lead u to the point I made, that it is in fact proven to be worsened by weight. We all have DNF before! I have as well, but you need to look at the reason why u didn’t finish and attack that reason head on. My first DNF was really hard bc it was caused all by things I could have changed. But I made those changes and now I’m placing top twenty. My original reason to comment was bc u seem to be very driven and motivated to do triathlon! I would love to see you use that to go further on in the sport and would love to see you lose weight! What a wonderful idea to inspire others!!! I don’t disagree with being overweight and running, actually every race I’ve been to I’ve been inspired to see people who aren’t in the typical shape we expect to see… but I also like to think they are on a health journey, as we all are in one way or another. I’m sorry if my comment offended you. Have a great day. I too struggle with my own addictions. - kinsey

[@EveryBodyTri]

@@kinseybruno5920 you didn’t offend me! I think it’s okay to have differing perspectives & just wanted to share mine. I am working with professionals on the PF issue. Thanks for commenting and good luck with your season!

[@kinseybruno5920]

@@EveryBodyTri thanks girl!! Subbed and looking forward to ur journey 🥰😘

[@ianl4518]

Couldn't finish this. Too many excuses.