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X2 on what you will see at your first tri if you have not competed in one yet.

I was amazed as the variety of people and ages. And you know how old everyone is since it is marked on their calf. So I am riding along on the bike and these people 10+ years OLDER than me are zipping by....it was a bit depressing. But, I turned it into a motivation cause I want to be doing what they are doing when I am their age. And the only way I can do that is to keep doing what I am doing now....training, getting stronger, faster, better....and enjoying myself doing it.

I see all the other responses on this already and it is a bit humbling....all of us have a list of 'strikes' against us as to trying to do tri's. But, facing them head on and not letting them take us out of the game is what makes this fun and rewarding. Mountains show up in many different forms while we train and compete. It is our choice as to whether we turn them into mole hills.

Hang in there! The hardest choice you make is taking the first step to do this. You have done that!

I was thinking that the evil voice was probably something everyone has experienced. Interesting that this decided to surface right about the time I feel like I'm finally getting to the point physically/endurance-wise where I can race in a sprint. In fact, my first sprint is in a week. Evil voice. I typically tell evil voice to go eff itself, but I've been a little emotional lately so it got the best of me yesterday. I'm really looking forward to getting off the computer and getting into the pool today! I actually LOVE swimming. Whooda thunk it?!

P.S. - LOL! @ tahrens - "Will I look like a fool out there racing?" Tahren: "HAVE YOU SEEN PHOTOS OF JOHN RACING?!" LOL!!

OMG. I just got a call from my son. There's a gunman at his college - IN HIS BUILDING!. I need to get off here and turn on the TV! Bye, guys!

Wow, guys. Thought I'd update: There was no gunman, or they haven't found him/her. Son is safe at home. Going for a swim.

Heck I could run outside in shorts. I just don't like parts being frostbitten. Went out for a run last might and had to cut it short. the wind chill was so bad we couldn't run even a few blocks against the wind without everything freezing up. That and the there was an especially good.. great .. totally awesome hockey game on.

Great temp for running at though. I'm looking forwward to it.

First we all have some doubts a t times. Just suck it up and knock that lil old devil off you shoulder. Second most of us have had the thought  that we look like fools  before we get into the races. I'll let you in on a little secret. All those poeple standing and watching/cheering us on are so impressed with triathletes that they don't have time for "foolish" thoughts.  You are doing fantastic and you'll do awesome. Keep going. Remember you had talked a little while ago about having your hubby bring all that "heavy" food into the house. How about the great example you have been setting and him getting out to support you and actually join you on your run. Now that's a healthy lifestyle. It doesn't matter what those other people think. The ones who care ( us) and your family know you are great.

 Nice thought but after over 50 years of hockey I can say with complete confidence Your PT is rigthh good luck but it is nice to have a fantasy. How about full contact triathlons for us older ex hockey players.

Haaaaa  You slay me.    That wouldn't even be considered drinking up here.  I agre that perhaps on ice drinking was jut over the edge but then again if you're not living on the edge you're taking up too much space...  Tony you put a very bad picture in my head with you comment. Now I probably won't sleep for at least two days.

and finally Tracy. congrats to Lily. Just too cute..... of course just like Sugar. Have a gereat weekend all.