Just starting

I have been trying to do some kind of cardio exercise pretty regularly for the past 4 years. My reason was to try and maintain weight. It hasn't worked real well as you don't really work yourself very hard. Mainly treadmill running and stationary bike. I bought a road bike for my self this year, I have always wanted one but had to save and this is entry level. It is great though. Shortly after I found out my neighbor was doing a triatlon. I had never even seen her train. It shocked me. She was training though, just indoors most of the time. She had a great time and finished well. It got me motivated. I have always been intrigued by tri's, but most of what you see on tv is the Ironman etc. Intimidating to say the least. With not really being much of a runner and having not swam (more than casually with the kids) for a long time I had never given it much thought.

I am now planning on my first one in June of 04. The only reason I have not signed up yet is because they are not doing the 04 registration yet. But having a goal and a training plan has completely changed my life in just five weeks or so. I have begun to do all three sports at least twice a week. I am very slow but don't care. I feel better now than I ever have and that's just with the goal of a tri. I can only imagine what it will feel like after I've actually done one. Thanks for the website and all the motivation as well as the training advice etc. My wife is def. enjoying the change as well. In attitude, body etc. I just need to change my eating habits. That is the hardest part for me.

Have fun!!!