It's here...Swim, Bike, Run!

Exercising has always been just part of my life, an automatic in my everyday routine, to stay healthy, youthful and agile. But, this triathlon stuff is much different, it takes a lot of planning and time, for sure! I have a couple friends who do triathlons on a regular basis. The amount of training that goes into just one has altered my daily routine and completely changed my life. If I took Roller Derby practice and CrossFit out of the equation, maybe it would have been more reasonable. But, I wasn't willing to do that. I sure do admire those that commit to Tri's more than once in their lives. I have dedicated the last seven months to being comfortable swimming, lasting on a bike and having something left for the running portion. Really, my true goal is to just finish without drowning, getting a flat tire or falling on my face in my running shoes. I'm looking at it like this...it's going to be as if I'm doing a three part CrossFit WOD. But, unfortunately, there's no rest in between. Whatever happens, I've always wanted to do a triathlon and completing it is the most important thing. I'll swim, I'll bike and I'll run, finishing with the knowledge I set a goal, dedicated 1/2 a year in preparation and made it happen. Just being in a pool two or three times a week for this long has been an accomplishment. Another lesson for all of us;

if we put the time, energy and work into getting something done and focusing on it, we CAN do anything. But, it takes some serious effort and commitment. I did learn one big thing, no a HUGE thing, I enjoy team sports way more. There's something fulfilling about having teammates, rooting for them, encouraging them and energizing them. For this triathlon it was just me, constantly pushing myself through each workout, always alone in my thoughts and training. I guess I needed some time to myself. Now, after this weekend let's put together a team for a Mud Run?