The Run Down

I tend to do things backwards. Let me explain. I was married when I was 19 (I usually say 20 because I turned 20 the month after I was married. More 20 then 19 right?) Then I jumped right into the work force. I had random jobs, finished my associate degree, went to cosmetology school, and worked at several different salons. Through the years I realized I should have dated more and experienced more before getting married.  I was divorced before I turned 29 and decided to work on myself.  I went back to school and started signing up for running races.

As part of my backwards thinking, I sign up for races with zero training or idea of what I am doing, or  even what I’m getting myself into. True to this formula I signed up for my first triathlon. On May 4, 2013 I am going to participate in a Half Ironman triathlon. Let me break that down for you, I will be swimming 1.4 miles, biking 56 miles and then running 13.1 miles. One right after the other! I know what most of you are thinking- “Why would anyone want to do that to themselves?!”. Well…I’m still trying to figure that out.

This race and myself:
1. This will be my first triathlon ever. That’s right. The half Ironman is my first triathlon.
2. Right now I have not stepped a foot in a pool for about a year.
3. I am not sure the distance I can ride a bike but I have ridden a bike for quite some distance.…and my legs burnt like hell. (I am terrified of hopping off the bike and starting a half marathon.)

4. The one thing I have going for me is I have run a half marathon, and I enjoyed it.

This blog is to document my backwards journey to success in my triathlon endeavors, and life goals.