Day 2

Alright, so there is no Day 1. I never got around to it after my first day out, but I promise to be better.

So I decided I'm doing a triathlon. I'm not sure how good of an idea it is, or even which one I am actually doing, but I've set my mind to it, and to be honest, I'm more excited than nervous, which is saying something considering how nervous I really am.

I have yet to start training for the swimming, which is what has me freaked right now. The last time I swam any sort of length was really in high school (maybe three years ago), and since then have dropped about 80 lbs of fat, or to put it more appropriately, floatation. I was startled when I jumped in the pool last year (goggle-less to top it off) and started to sink! It was way more work than I thought it would be, so I beached myself and went for a jog instead.

I am going to plop down some cash and get some technique lessons this time around. I'm still waiting to hear from my instructor about when I start, but I'm getting more and more anxious.

I am starting my own little training regiment, and today was day two, which was unfortunate because I had to fight through a head cold. I am totally going at this from a beginners stance, doing biking-running blocks. Really all I'm worried about right now is getting off of my bike and getting my legs running, which has been both fun, and painful.

In the last three years, running has sort of been my life. It helped me shed countless pounds and build all kinds of confidence and strength. Last fall I bought a road bike (my beloved trek 1000...cheap but reliable) and since have loved every second of that.

I guess all I can do is try as best I can, read what other people have done, and go from there.