Ron G Quite the journey!
Well the journey continues. It’s been a little over 3 years since it started as a couch potato weighing 150kg (330lb or 23.6 stone). I’ve lost over 40kg (90lb); have nearly 2900 km (1800 miles) of running, over 1000 km (660 miles) of cycling, nearly 30 km (19 miles) of swimming behind me. I’ve completed 12 half marathons (taking my time from 2h47 to 1h59), 2 full marathons (taking 52 minutes off the previous one), a sprint triathlon (had to walk the run due to previous injury), and have a half ironman (Ironman 70.3 Auckland on my 49th birthday – 20 Jan 2013) in a couple of weeks. I’ve had my share of injuries over the 3 years (haven’t been able to run properly due to a calf strain at my last half marathon on 17 Nov 2012). Hence the cycling, of the 1000 km over 500 was in Dec 2012 and the swimming, did a 3.2 km swim this morning in the ocean at 6:30am.
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Baldy John - I'm randomly picking some of my followers today to say thank you for the follow and simply say "HELLO" and hoping all's well with you. Have a great week....keep smiling :-)
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Maxine D wow absolutely floored by your bio!! Amazing!!
Kathleen W Wonderful journey! Thank you for sharing it.
Lorraine E Very inspirational Scott similar but bigger story to mine. Keep it up!
Scott F achieved the Gold Captain medal
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Great job Scott...keep after it!
Scott F logged 4.60 km of Swimming in 2:18:40 on 2 Mar
Completed the Rangitoto to St Heliers swim yesterday. That's the longest swim (4.6km) I have ever done.
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Fantastic achievement Scott.
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Great stuff Scott! Well done :)
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Scott F completed the Swim From One Island to Another. Challenge
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Scott F completed the Swim in Feb 2013 Challenge
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Scott F completed the Go For a Run on Your Birthday in 2013 Challenge
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Scott F completed the Ironman 70.3 Auckland Challenge
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Scott F completed the Complete your first Half Ironman Challenge
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Scott F completed the Do a Half Ironman disatnce Triathlon Challenge
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Scott F completed the Go for a swim on your birthday in 2012 Challenge
Scott F completed the ** FINISHED** Run 50k in January 2013 Challenge
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Scott F completed the ** FINISHED** Run 40k in January 2013 Challenge
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Scott F completed the ** FINISHED** Run 30k in January 2013 Challenge
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Scott F completed the Read a book in January Challenge
Scott F completed the Run a Half Marathon in 2013 Challenge
Scott F completed the The Birthday Challenge Challenge
Sean H Just came across your profile Scott. Others have already said it but 'inspriational' indeed! Accomplishments like yours inspire others to get at it and stick with it. Cheers!
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Megan H Way to go! You're inspirational! Keep up the hard work!
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Joseph M Amazing profile, very encouraging! Best of luck with your sport and TS challenges
Alistair G Great inspiration Scott, well done on your achievment.
Michael M I am so inspired by your story what an incredible accomplishment.
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Scott F Did the Ironman 70.3 Auckland on my 49th birthday
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Huntly Half Marathon
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Auckland Marathon
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Kerikeri Half Marathon
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Coatesville Half Marathon
March 2011
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Swim From One Island to Another.
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Go For a Run on Your Birthday in 2013
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