I finished my first triathlon in three years, last Sunday. In some ways, it was more than just a race. It was to me a personnel triumph. I thought those days, had long passed me by..... However, this summer I have found myself with a little more time on my hands and decided to train...I mean..in reality what did I have to lose? My pride, my vanity...ha..ha..those were gone a long time ago. For those of you who may not know, triathlon consists of three sports. They are swimming, usually in open water (which is a story in and of itself), cycling and running. Of the three sports, I had two personnel records. I did the 20 mile bike course at 18.5 mph and the 4.0 mile run at 8:22 mph pace. The swimming was another story, I did swim the entire course...but let's just say there is work to be done. It will be master's swim for me on Sunday morning, styling with my new red fins..lol.
So far, it's been a good summer. While I am not in the best shape of my life....it's a whole lot better than a few months ago.
