First Sprint Tri this weekend!

Hello everyone!  Just want to introduce myself and thank all of you who contribute here for the wealth of information I gleam everyday here (although this is my first post).   

I live in Cozumel, MX and have been training here since February and love every minute of it!  I went from being an indoor cardio queen, swearing I would never be a runner - to someone that you have to drag inside for a workout (vs. being outside running or on my bike riding along the Caribbean ocean!)  I GET that "runners high" thing now!!!!!  I really GET it!  haha!

I am still learning how to use the site and have just signed up for the Silver program and selected a training program for my next phase.

I competed in and finished my first cycling race (60k) last weekend and will be competing in my first TRI this weekend, on Mothers Day in Playa del Carmen, MX.  It's a sprint and as ready as I feel for it (swim is my weakest event), the race nerves have set in - including the race nightmares!

• I finish my swim to find out that EVERYONE has FINISHED the ENTIRE triathlon!
• The race organizers decide to add a rock climbing wall after the run - as a "surprise"
• I can't find my bike after the swim
• I can't find my transition bag, I've forgotten my transition bags, etc.   Haha!

I am also registered for and training for the 70.3 here in Cozumel on September 23!   I know it's a big step, but I am determined and motivated to do it and have an excellent support system here as well as several of our own local Ironmen and Women supporting me and guiding me.

I am excited for this new journey and look forward to reading about everyone else's successes, advice, tips, strategies, etc.

Thanks again for all of the info here!  Have an excellent season everyone!