Newbie in Halifax NS Canada

Hello from Halifax,

My name is Mike Lumsden. I live on the east coast in Halifax Nova Scotia.

Seeking a Tri experience, I have to learn everything required to compete.

I have played competitive sports (hockey, ball, etc) all my life but for the past 8 years I spend my time in the gym to keep fit.  A friend of mine completed an Ironman just this past summer and that inspired me to take on the challenge. 

Upon completing my hockey career I began running and biking to stay in shape.  Several years have past sinse those days.  I have struggled with shin splints off and on since 1999. Wow it's only most 10 years.  That kept me from running frequently.  So currently I'm a 2-3 Km guy 1-3 times a week just for fitness.  However in May I completed my first road race 10K in 57mins with about 3 weeks of training. So I believe there is a core fitness level I have attained over the years.

1 Month from now I will participate in a Duathlon (4k Run, 28k Bike, 4k Run) just to experience an event with transition...etc. See what its like.

I am going to seek out some training partners for the winter in Halifax.

Here are my goals I wish to achieve during this process.

1. Become a stronger swimmer.

2. Learn about a new Sport.

3. Build my fitness level and truth be told I want my abs back (smile).

4. Improve my discipline and mindset.

5. Complete my first tri next summer!

6. Lastly, have fun and meet new people!!!

So I will be posting lots of questions with much to learn over while I chase my first TRI.

I look forward to learning and meeting you all!

Mike Lumsden
Halifax, NS
Canada!

DO LIFE!