Arizona - Tri newby

Hello,
I decided at the beginning of the year to do my first triathlon. I am training to do the Olympic distance at the Rocky Point triathlon on April 29th.

I have a running back ground although have not been a competitive runner or much of a runner for years. I am 32 now and used to race from the mile to 1/2 marathon from the age of 11 to about 23.

I wanted to do a triathlon when I was in high school but after going to the swimming pool I scratched the idea . Now I have dedicated myself to learn how to swim properly, joined a gym with a lap pool and bought the Total Immersion "Free Style Made Easy" DVD and "Triathlon Swimming Made Easy" book.

As for biking, I have purchased a Fuji Aloha triathlon bike and I am enjoying riding it very much. I have had it for 3 weeks now and it sure is a fun and fast bike.

- Andy