Triathlon Virgin here.....

Hi,

I'm completely new to all of this although I've known about this site for a while now. I've just now decided to make my move and start training and signed up under KathyG's mentor group. In order to make my decision stick, I've registered for a sprint in New Hampshire (which is where I live).

I ran track in school for a few years running the 200m. I enjoy bicycling and swimming although I haven't done them competitively.

After graduating college, I was sucked into the daily grind of work, marriage, house, family, and whatever else life threw at me, so I really haven't concentrated on just me for a very long time.

Now I feel like life has settled into it's groove and I want to take on a challenge, like triathlons, that tests me physically as I loved the adrenaline rush when I ran track.

I'm 35 years old and I have 3 kids...a boy who will be 7 soon, a daughter who's 5, and another son who's 3 1/2. My husband is very supportive, so I won't be scrabbling to find time to train.

I belong to a gym where I work out regularly although I've slacked during the holidays. Now I'm back to my routine again in addition to the new routines of the running, swimming (which i hope to start on soon!) and the cycling.

Have a Happy New Year!
Shannon