a runner, first tri is in 4 months - the nations tri 9/17

Well, here I go. No turning back now. The race and the course I believe are still and issue for the organizers, but I am in 100%. Training began last week. Really looking forward to both the training and the race itself. This is something I have thought about for a long time. I am 43 now, will be 44 next month, but I am in some of the best shape I've ever been in. My run times are as fast as they've been in five years (sub 7:00/mile pace). The swim will be a challenge, since I am usually a one time across the pool kind of guy. I swam last week, actually doing real laps for the first time ever. It went ok, once I figured out that if you don't breathe you get tired real fast. Go figure. I am not sure about all the gear I'll need. Trying to see what I can borrow or get somewhat inexpensively. I have a friend with a Fuji race bike. I have running shoes, will need a new pair before long, getting a new swim suit tonight, and wondering how cold the Potomac river will be in mid-Sept. I suppose I might need a wetsuit.

Anyway, it said introduce yourself. I am Larry, first time tri-athlete. Attitude is somewhere between "I hope I finish" and "Time to kick some ass" :-)

Regards,

Larry