Comments on: My Story: The Amazing Jody Kelly http://www.enduranceplanet.com/my-story-the-amazing-jody-kelly Podcasts for the endurance athlete Wed, 25 Aug 2010 19:07:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Kim http://www.enduranceplanet.com/my-story-the-amazing-jody-kelly/comment-page-1#comment-184 Kim Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:52:59 +0000 http://www.enduranceplanet.com/?p=649#comment-184 Jody, I love the sport of triathlon and love that you continue to inspire everyone who know's you to reach out for new experiences and goals. Looking forward to cheering you on and training with you for your 70.3. Tri Always, Kim Jody, I love the sport of triathlon and love that you continue to inspire everyone who know’s you to reach out for new experiences and goals.
Looking forward to cheering you on and training with you for your 70.3.
Tri Always, Kim

]]> By: Jody Kelly http://www.enduranceplanet.com/my-story-the-amazing-jody-kelly/comment-page-1#comment-180 Jody Kelly Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:23:26 +0000 http://www.enduranceplanet.com/?p=649#comment-180 Dear Readers, Thanks for the additional comments. For me, one of the most important aspects of the triathlon community is that it shows me I'm not doing this difficult sport all by myself. You are my sisters, and we're in this together! Tri love, Jody Dear Readers,
Thanks for the additional comments. For me, one of the most important aspects of the triathlon community is that it shows me I’m not doing this difficult sport all by myself. You are my sisters, and we’re in this together!
Tri love,
Jody

]]> By: carol baker http://www.enduranceplanet.com/my-story-the-amazing-jody-kelly/comment-page-1#comment-177 carol baker Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:05:26 +0000 http://www.enduranceplanet.com/?p=649#comment-177 Wow! Your story has inspired me to continue on with triathlons. I did my first tri with Team in Training when I was 58, heavier than I'd ever been and out of shape. I was hooked and continued to do sprint distance for a couple of years. I was right there with you at the back of the pack - last or at least one of the last. I usually won medals but only because there would be a maximum of 3 in my age group. 2 things you said that resonated with me; you saying with emphasis but no disdain that you are SLOW. I'm painfully slow and recently I have seen that as a reason to perhaps quit doing triathlons. Now I will continue to embrace my slowness! AND I will NOT continue to question whether or not to keep this up as I get older! I know how challenging it was to begin this journey at 58, starting as you did at age 69 is truly remarkable and inspiring. THANK YOU! One more thing - 2 years ago, at age 61, Team in Training had an alumni group training for a half- ironman. It seemed totally out of reach but I wanted to train with the group to get stronger and see what I could do. I finished! It took me 9 hours (there was an 8 hour cut-off but I wasn't pulled off the course - and I wasn't the last one!)but I did it! And one of my friends commented that she can't even sleep for 9 hours! So - you go girl! Enjoy your half and your status as a Half Iron Woman!! Thank you!! Wow! Your story has inspired me to continue on with triathlons. I did my first tri with Team in Training when I was 58, heavier than I’d ever been and out of shape. I was hooked and continued to do sprint distance for a couple of years. I was right there with you at the back of the pack – last or at least one of the last. I usually won medals but only because there would be a maximum of 3 in my age group.

2 things you said that resonated with me; you saying with emphasis but no disdain that you are SLOW.
I’m painfully slow and recently I have seen that as a reason to perhaps quit doing triathlons. Now I will continue to embrace my slowness! AND I will NOT continue to question whether or not to keep this up as I get older! I know how challenging it was to begin this journey at 58, starting as you did at age 69 is truly remarkable and inspiring. THANK YOU!

One more thing – 2 years ago, at age 61, Team in Training had an alumni group training for a half- ironman. It seemed totally out of reach but I wanted to train with the group to get stronger and see what I could do. I finished! It took me 9 hours (there was an 8 hour cut-off but I wasn’t pulled off the course – and I wasn’t the last one!)but I did it! And one of my friends commented that she can’t even sleep for 9 hours!
So – you go girl! Enjoy your half and your status as a Half Iron Woman!! Thank you!!

]]> By: Bob Brace http://www.enduranceplanet.com/my-story-the-amazing-jody-kelly/comment-page-1#comment-175 Bob Brace Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:59:53 +0000 http://www.enduranceplanet.com/?p=649#comment-175 Being a Cancer survivor at 56 and not running in 37 years.You give me much hope I will be in 4 sprint Tris this summer As a Livestrong leader in W MI.We need positive support in our area for survivors.You are showing the way for others.Keep It up Jody. Being a Cancer survivor at 56 and not running in 37 years.You give me much hope I will be in 4 sprint Tris this summer As a Livestrong leader in W MI.We need positive support in our area for survivors.You are showing the way for others.Keep It up Jody.

]]> By: Jody Kelly http://www.enduranceplanet.com/my-story-the-amazing-jody-kelly/comment-page-1#comment-173 Jody Kelly Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:53:26 +0000 http://www.enduranceplanet.com/?p=649#comment-173 Dear Readers, Thanks for the comments! Isn't triathlon terrific? Hearing your stories inspires me to promise myself I'll keep on tri-ing as long as I can. And, Sandra, let's get those P-Ville swims going again soon! Tri love to you all, Jody Dear Readers,
Thanks for the comments! Isn’t triathlon terrific? Hearing your stories inspires me to promise myself I’ll keep on tri-ing as long as I can. And, Sandra, let’s get those P-Ville swims going again soon!
Tri love to you all,
Jody

]]> By: Sandra http://www.enduranceplanet.com/my-story-the-amazing-jody-kelly/comment-page-1#comment-172 Sandra Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:33:45 +0000 http://www.enduranceplanet.com/?p=649#comment-172 JOdy - You are what kept me from giving up in my first tri training season last year! I couldn't have overcome my fear of open water swimming if you weren't in Lake P-ville every week. You are my inspiration. JOdy – You are what kept me from giving up in my first tri training season last year! I couldn’t have overcome my fear of open water swimming if you weren’t in Lake P-ville every week. You are my inspiration.

]]> By: Katie http://www.enduranceplanet.com/my-story-the-amazing-jody-kelly/comment-page-1#comment-171 Katie Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:12:46 +0000 http://www.enduranceplanet.com/?p=649#comment-171 Jody - you are so inspiring! Keep doing it! Jody – you are so inspiring! Keep doing it!

]]> By: Genie http://www.enduranceplanet.com/my-story-the-amazing-jody-kelly/comment-page-1#comment-168 Genie Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:59:12 +0000 http://www.enduranceplanet.com/?p=649#comment-168 Love it! I did my first tri last year at 62. Keep it up - you are an inspiration! Love it! I did my first tri last year at 62. Keep it up – you are an inspiration!

]]> By: Martha Lebron-Dykeman http://www.enduranceplanet.com/my-story-the-amazing-jody-kelly/comment-page-1#comment-167 Martha Lebron-Dykeman Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:47:50 +0000 http://www.enduranceplanet.com/?p=649#comment-167 Jody, I am so happy to have followed you on the amazing race. When I say your grandma's tri harder t I began to cry. I too was a late comer to the sport of triathlon and was sad that my grandma never saw me race. I was secretly cheering you and your grand-daughter all the way. I would love to talk more with you. I fyou read this post please contact me by email at martha@firstrealtyhomes.com It would be my pleasure to call you a friend. Martha Jody, I am so happy to have followed you on the amazing race. When I say your grandma’s tri harder t I began to cry. I too was a late comer to the sport of triathlon and was sad that my grandma never saw me race. I was secretly cheering you and your grand-daughter all the way. I would love to talk more with you. I fyou read this post please contact me by email at martha@firstrealtyhomes.com It would be my pleasure to call you a friend. Martha

]]> By: Lori Therrien http://www.enduranceplanet.com/my-story-the-amazing-jody-kelly/comment-page-1#comment-165 Lori Therrien Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:41:50 +0000 http://www.enduranceplanet.com/?p=649#comment-165 Go Jody! I did a similar thing. Last year I turned 50 and gave myself the gift of better health. I trained and participated in my first Triathlon. Now I am hooked. I am definitely a multi-sport enthusiast now. Go Jody!
I did a similar thing. Last year I turned 50 and gave myself the gift of better health. I trained and participated in my first Triathlon. Now I am hooked. I am definitely a multi-sport enthusiast now.

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