Subject: newb checking in Hello all I am a total beginner to triathlons and have my first on Aug 14. I am really torn about this race because for one I have never been a fan of long distance anything and I can not simply train just to finish. I know these events are hard but my philosophy on life and pretty much everything is never train or try for the bare minimum. If you are going to do something do it all the way and do it to win. I say all that with total humility and am looking forward to getting my but kicked by more experienced tri-athletes. Anyone else think the same way? craig |