7and8

This morning I participated in and finished a micro-Triathlon.
Swim - 300 yards in 5:34
Stationary bike - 20 min ~12 miles
Run 1 mile - 8:43

It was fun. I think I made some friends that will be the folks to try to beat.
I couldn't have done it without the support of the family and many others. The hard part was showing up and all those I've mentioned did much more in preparing me for that than they know.
I have my sights set on a Sprint level tri and a century this summer. Last fall the tris weren't even on the radar and the century seemed a pipe dream. Now I'm trying to decide which ones I want to do.
I don't say this a lot and I don't always believe it when I do say it but; I am proud of myself.

They dynamics of this undiscovered country are odd. I have been burning 1,000+ calories on days I was training. My weight hasn't exactly dropped through the floor, as a matter of fact I know I'm eating a lot or even too much. Definitely need to cut some things out of the diet. It also didn't help that I case of the nerves last night and wound up having 4 drinks. I wasn't hungover but it wasn't my best game. I think I've learned my lessons: 1) I can do it. 2)I can do it better.
It was cool to get a number written on my arm and leg.
It was also really cool to have the staff and volunteers cheering us on as it went. It was easier to start cheering for those still going at the end and they appreciated it.
We'll see if it sticks. I got a free T-shirt and can cross this off of my list of things to do before I die. If nothing else comes of it... I think I can live with those benefits.