Race Report Posted

Hey Everyone, Well, yesterday was my first Triathlon of the season. And, as you can see, I lived to tell the tale. It's a pretty long read, but if you're interested, I've posted my full race report (with pictures!) on my online Triathlon Journal: http://maximumcat.livejournal.com Thanks for all the encouragement. I truly does mean alot to me. I'm a little sore now... need rest... and a hot tub... maybe a massage... and a beer.... Be Well, A.J.

Congrats AJ ... Good Job brother ! I hope to be doing some of that one day too ! Ray

Congratulations AJ. What a wonderful feeling you must have to accomplish so much! You certainly earned accolades for all the work you have put into this triathalon. Hugs, Connie

When the wind kicked up Sunday morning and woke me up (I was sleeping on the boat), my first thought was of you -- hoping that the winds and the increased cold (that hadn't been around on Saturday) wasn't going to make it too terrible for you. I should have known that my buddy, AJ, with his positive thinking, great attitude and magnificant body (LOL) wouldn't let Mother Nature hold him back!!!!! Congratulations on a great race, an even better journey toward it, and your success. I love you babe - and am proud to call you my friend! Hugs, Nannette

AJ Went down to Pine Beach on Sunday to just walk the 5k---Damn it was so so Windy and beyond cold. But, YOU- I think your blog says it all: Hello... My name is A.J. and I'm a Triathlete. Beyond congratulations- to think where you have come in a little over a year----you are an inspiration to All, well at least me. Chris

Congrats A.J.! I am so proud of you! Have 2 beers on me!!!! Marcie

A.J.~ I don't know who is "sappier" right now! I just read your race report, and continued to the bottom of the page. I cried several times during it, it is beautiful to read it. Your enthusiasm and zest for life are inspiring-to say the least! You are a great writer also I loved the part of your journal that said something like "this isn't a journal about weight loss, it's about doing things I never thought I would be able to do." How true that is. You GO A.J.... YOU GO!!!! Do it for all of us formerly fat folks.... you make us all proud. You make me want to find something I thought I never could do, and now I can do... and I will. Michelle

hey AJ i give a dam about you and i'm dam proud of you too!! for getting out there in the world and doing what you want to do and yes, i read the whole page you keep doing what you are doing and enjoy every bit of it take care roberta

Congradulations!!!!! You are inspiring! Natalie

A.J. You are an inspiration to everyone. Just to get in that cold water would be a huge accomplishment for me. Keep up the great work. Just think before your surgery it would have taken you 2 months to finish that race! Your time is commendable, great job. Amy