Kwentong Tri Series #1 | Cha Santos
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Opening the #KwentongTriSeries feature is Cha Santos. She finished her first TriFecta last 2017 and got back in the game by joining Triman Triathlon 2023.
It’s a gloomy day. I can’t stand up. Better to sleep all day. Sleep, eat, repeat.
This what I usually tell myself and do before I get into multisport way back 2016. Just when I thought I am done with my life- as someone living with clinical depression, schizophrenia and mania. Medical term as Bipolar Disorder 1.
For several years I have suffered almost bed ridden and in depressive episode. I literally cannot help myself even with bathing or brushing my teeth.
I used to be very active. When I was younger I would go hiking, diving, play badminton, volleyball, basketball, etc. But as we grow older and dwell in cities & life responsibilities— these habits swallow itself slowly and become lifeless.
Then there was one time I thought of triathlon as a challenge but I did not know how to swim. I get a coach and learnt how to swim at age 32. Did my first Trifecta series back in 2017 and I think multisport is exactly what I needed + therapy, discipline and proper medication.
To challenge myself everyday, join races to beat personal best & interact with health-like-minded individuals was the name of the game. (Even for an introvert me.)
So here I am at 38– still joining events and reminding myself everyday that;
- Being healthy need not be a struggle. It just takes a dose of discipline, consistency and positivity.
- I don’t need to go hiking, skydiving, etc to get thrilled. Heart pumping races are enough.
- “Happiness is real when shared.” – being in a multisport community or a team is one if the best support group ever!
- Exercise is not a chore. There are multi ways to enjoy it!
- There are lazy days and you’re not alone. The important thing is you’re conscious that you have to move- to feel more alive.
So I am very thankful for people who organize these kind of events and I’ve found activities (Aquathlon, Duathlon, Triathlon) that I can do at home or just outside the house without traveling far and less money to spent. Except for registration purposes, of course. :)
Regards,
Cha Santos
