Hi

Hey everyone! My name is Margaret. This year I will be doing my first triathlon.

A little background on me. About two years ago I caught the running bug by training for and completing my first 5k. I didn't run the whole 5k so I decided I needed to improve. So last year I completed a 5k running the whole thing and decided to up the ante by doing a 10K. So last year I completed numerous 5k's and 3 10k. This year, my resolution was to complete a half marathon which is will be the Chicago half marathon in September.

My husband does tris and Iron Mans so I thought about it but it wasn't until talking to some of my co workers that I decided to sign up for a triathlon. So September 9 will be my first one. It will be the East Grand Rapids, MI Reeds Lake tri. I'm just doing the sprint since it is my first one but I am excited (and nervous).

Right now I am training for both my half and Sprint. I have the running and biking down pretty good but still need to work on my swim. I will be using the swim focused tri training I found on this site.

Anyway, I hope to get information and support here as I train. I also want to hear about everyone's stories good and bad.

Have a good day!
Margaret