This first entry is to welcome everyone to my blog – Beginner’s Triathlons.
I just started tris in 2007 after being a runner for almost 20 years. After years of logging in 40 miles weeks, my body was showing signs of breaking down, so do most athletes.
After seeing a flyer at my local YMCA for a triathlon group, I decided to join. I wasn’t even sure if my expectations were to even compete in triathlon. But I thought that the cross training would be a great relief from the miles of running each week. Plus, I thought that I would get to meet some new people who had a passion for fitness.
One year later and several triathlons under my belt, I am happy to day that I am hooked on the sport. I am evening thinking of selling my golf clubs and vow never to play another round again!
The sport of triathlons is a great challenge for anyone who is looking for a way to push themselves and compete against your self each and every day. I am to the point where I get mad if I miss a scheduled workout. I have to make sure that I get my rest, because I would train every day if I could.
My goal for 2008 is to complete a 1/2 Ironman in November. I have signed up for the Beach 2 Battleship in Wilmington, NC and I have 4 other “practice” events during the spring and summer to get me ready for the my big race.
Future blogs will probably chronicle a lot of my training, but hopefully will also give some insight into the sport. I hope to see you out there!
Tags: beginner, bike, run, swim, triathlons
