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Hey everyone....First I want to say that I have learned some great things on this site from the members....

I am a 35 yoa who woke up, looked in a mirror, and freaked out....WHAT HAPPENED...HAAA...I work in law enforcement, and trust me it was'nt donuts. Haaaaaa...But seriously....I have been weight training in a gym for the past year, and also cardio training approximately 5 days a week, but could not lose the yokahamma tire around the middle....

So I got on a nutrition program, and have just started seeing results...Anyway....I was taking a spinning class and the instructor said that only the best athlete can complete a triathalon...This I believed.....

When I went to work the following day, I told the other fellow officers of the statement, and subsequently was challenged to complete a triathalon. I was told that there is NOOOOOOO way I can finish one. So, I picked a triathalon in May of 2006 which consists of a 1/2 mile swim, 15 mile bike ride, and and a 5K run. Furthermore, I joined a bike club, swim club, and I'm using the couch to 5K program on this site for my running training.

Well, I know this is long winded, but just wanted to say hi, and thank all the members which provide advise and motivation on this site.....I'm sure I will have many questions in the near future......